ADHD
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Is it ADHD or not?
ADD-ADHD
Learn to distinguish between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other childhood issues. Includes a discussion of vision therapy for ADHD.
After the fairly standard info on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder there are a series of useful tips for both parents and teachers of kids with ADHD.
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An in-depth look at the causes of attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity and the risk factors associated with it.
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Explains the difference between ADD and ADHD. Also includes a discussion of research about risk factors and treatments for attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity.
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About a book on ADHD
Scattered Minds
Scattered Minds is a book on attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity written by a physician with ADHD. It's gotten good reviews all over the Web.
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Overview of ADHD
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic delivers a packed resource on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder presenting symptoms, diagnosis, medication, alternative treatment and coping strategies.
Is it ADHD?
NIMH
NIMH presents this extensive page on attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, including a discussion of how specialists determine if someone really has ADHD.
Gifted, ADHD or both?
Kidsource
There is much similarity between symptoms of ADHD and signs of genius. You and your family physician should determine if being gifted is actually part of the problem.
Everything you want to know
eMedicine Health
An extremely comprehensive look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The CDC has the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual's criterion for attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity. This is what a psychologist/psychiatrist uses to diagnose AD/HD.
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ADHD on the radio
Patient Power
Listen to this radio program and learn. There are good interviews with ADHD patients and physicians specializing in this disorder.
Surgeon general's report on ADHD
Surgeon General
This government report includes statistics on the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the effectiveness of various medications.
Adult ADHD newsletter for clinicians
NYU Medical Center
The NYU School of Medicine puts out a bimonthly newsletter aimed at clinicians working with adults with ADHD. Back issues can be found here.
Myths and truths about ADHD
Ely Lilly
A maker of ADHD medication examines popular misconceptions about attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity and gives you the real story.

