ADD ADHD Facts
ADHD in Teenagers
ADHD is a Problem for Teenagers
The teenage years can be hard enough for some. But with ADHD as a part of life it can be even a greater challenge for both the parents and the teenager.
If left untreated, ADHD can lead to serious problems in a teenager. Read more of the article...
Study: ADHD Preschoolers Improve with Low Doses of Medication
From the National Institute of Mental Health 2007 Read more of the article...
ADHD Diagnostic Criteria Made Easy
Diagnostic Criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The following is a practical summary of the DSM-IV criteria for Attention Deficit Disorder. The actual criteria for "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" is available in the DSM-IV manual. Read more of the article...
Neurology of ADHD
ADHD Brain: The Neurology of Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity
What is Happening in the Brain of a Person with ADHD ?
The most recent models describing what is happening neurologically in the brains of people with Attention Deficit Disorder suggest that several areas of the brain may be affected by the disorder.
They include:
- Frontal Lobes
- Inhibitory Mechanisms of the Cortex
- Limbic System
- Reticular Activating System
Each of these areas of the brain is associated with various functions of the brain.
Above is a sample Q-EEGs of two Attention Deficit Disorder children compared to two non- ADD ADHD children. Read more of the article...
Causes of ADHD - What Causes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ?
Causes of ADHD
There may be several different "causes of ADHD" as there are different types of ADHD. The most recent research models describing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder suggest that several areas of the brain may be affected by ADHD. These include the
- frontal lobes
- inhibitory mechanisms of the cortex
- limbic system
- reticular activating system
Each of these areas of the brain is associated with various functions, or qualities, or abilities. Read more of the article...
What Causes ADHD
Prevalence of ADHD
How Many People Have ADHD ?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - "ADD" or "ADHD" - affects about five percent (5%) of the children in the United States, and about three percent (3%) of all adults in the USA. Read more of the article...
