If Your Friend Has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) by Child Youth Health
Very down to earth and easy to understand article on what it means to have ADD.
Excerpt- "Most experts now say that Attention Deficit Disorder [say at-ten-shun def-iss-it dis-or-der] is one of a group of behaviour problems where kids find it really hard to concentrate on what they are doing, find it hard to make friends and often get into trouble at home or school for not listening properly or not paying attention to what they are doing."
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Non-Drug Therapies by the Better Health Channel
Examines alternative non-medication treatments for ADHD, including cognitive therapy and behavior modification.
Excerpt- "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of a number of behavioral and developmental disorders that affect young children. A child with ADHD has to clinically demonstrate three main problem areas - inattention, impulsivity and overactivity. Medication is the fastest growing treatment for ADHD and is claimed to be the most effective. However, research suggests that combining medical stimulants with non-drug therapies ensures a greater success rate."
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Could It Be Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? by Dr. Greene
Dr. Greene discusses the signs that point to ADHD and the signs that point to the normal turbo-speed pace of the average toddler.
Excerpt- "Dr. Greene, how long should a toddler be expected to pay attention to one thing? My 3-year-old just can't sit still. Could he have ADHD?