ADHD and ADD are the common abbreviations for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common of all Childhood Behavior Disorders, and impacts from 5% to 7% of children and teenagers, and about 3% of all adults.

Characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and perhaps hyperactivity, we have found that there are several different types of ADHD. Each type has a different symptom profile, and each type requires a different treatment strategy for the most effective treatment. Learn about the different types of ADHD and specific treatment strategies for each type of ADHD.

There are a number of effective ADHD medications available today, including those made from methylphenidate, better known as Ritalin. ADHD medications are discussed in this section.

Great alternatives to ADHD medication are also available, including Attend, which is manufactured and sold by VAXA International, EEG Biofeedback training, and our ADHD diet recommendations. These ADHD alternative treatments can be used along with medications, or in many cases can be used instead of ADHD medications.

ADHD is a neurological condition with a genetic basis and we discuss the neurology of ADHD. There are also many conditions that look like ADHD, but are not. A good assessment for ADHD will take “differential diagnoses” into account.

Treatment options and treatment planning for ADHD are considered and discussed.

Articles specific to ADHD children and ADHD teenagers are available, as are articles specific to parents of ADHD children and teens. We also provide sections on reader’s ADHD questions and our answers, and Dr. Cowan’s thoughts (blog) on recent headlines on ADHD..