Attention Deficit Disorder

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Many of the symptoms of attention deficit disorder overlap with other problems, such as food allergies and vision disorders. The comparison graph is great for illustrating the specifics.

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If you're trying to find treatment options other than medication, look here for an examination of behavior therapy for kids with attention deficit disorder.

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A nice if brief overview of the causes of attention deficit disorder. The tangent into differences in diagnosis in America and Britain is also relevant.

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Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder is a non-profit dedicated to assisting people with ADD and their families. Definitely worth checking out.

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In this video a man with attention deficit disorder explains his experiences and how it has benefited him.

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Personal stories, perspectives, even poetry about living with attention deficit disorder. Find yourself or someone you love in these tales.

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An examination of the diagnosis of attention deficit disorder that includes the types of kids who are considered ADD.

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A good place to start looking into attention deficit disorder, summarizing key aspects of definition, diagnosis, and treatment.

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While Wikipedia entries can be hit or miss, this one on attention deficit disorder is pretty thorough and accurate.

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A good overview of attention deficit disorder covering terminology, causes, diagnosis, and treatments

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A gifted child can be easily misdiagnosed as having ADD due to boredom with slow classes. Learn more about this and other misdiagnoses in mentally gifted children.

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Attention deficit disorder often manifests differently in females than in males. Find out how, as well as treatment options geared toward these differences.

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A Scientific American expert interview about attention deficit disorder that includes myths and why ritalin can help.

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Video discussion about an NIMH study on attention deficit disorder. There is some question about potential bias in the study, but NIMH has a good track record for objectivity.

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