ADHD in Children Health Center Medical Reference
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ADHD vs. Non-ADHD Brain
If your child has ADHD, you know that they face separate obstacles from kids with non-ADHD brains. Learn more about the differences.
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Parenting a Child With ADHD
ADHD can be stressful for children and parents. Your child’s doctor can help, but you can, too. Here are some ways to boost your child’s mood and chances for success.
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Assistive Technology for Children With ADHD
Assistive technology is any device, software program, or tool that helps your child with ADHD learn or stay on task. Here are the main types and how they help.
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ADHD: Serious Medication Side Effects in Children
Serious side effects from ADHD medications are rare, but they can happen. Learn what to do if your child has side effects.
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Is Your Child Ready to Stop Taking ADHD Meds?
How do you know when it’s time to stop ADHD medications? And how do you wean your child off these drugs safely?
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ADHD Medication: Reasons You May Choose Not to Use It
Is it safe to treat your child’s ADHD with medication? What are the reasons not to use drugs for ADHD? What are the side effects of ADHD medication? Will drugs stunt your child’s growth? Find out why you may choose not to use medication for your child’s treatment.
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ADHD in Children: A Survival Guide for Parents
Raising a child with ADHD can be a challenge. These simple tips can help you ease stress, find balance, and avoid burnout.
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ADHD in Children: How to Ask for Support
Caring for a child with ADHD can be difficult at times. To ensure they get proper treatment for their condition, it’s important to ask for help when you need it. Here are some of the ways you can get support for yourself and your child throughout their journey with ADHD.
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Conners Scale for ADHD Assessment
The Connors rating scale is a tool many doctors use to help diagnose ADHD. Learn how it works, what it measures, and how it's scored.
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Does ADHD Affect Handwriting?
If you or your child has ADHD and less-than-perfect penmanship, you may have wondered if there's a connection. It's true. Messy handwriting is linked to ADHD.
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What to Know About ADHD Rating Scales
One tool that doctors use to diagnose ADHD is a checklist or questionnaire called an ADHD rating scale. Learn more about how these scales measure ADHD symptoms.
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ADHD in Boys
ADHD is one of the most common childhood mental disorders. More than 6 million children in the U.S have been diagnosed with ADHD. Boys are more than twice as likely to have it than girls.
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Symptoms of ADHD in Girls
Did you know that ADHD sometimes looks different in girls? Find out more about common ADHD symptoms in girls and what to do if a girl you know might have ADHD.
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ADHD and Video Games: Is There a Link?
Kids with ADHD are drawn to video games. What’s the link, and does playing hurt or help your child? Also, are there benefits of video games?
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ADHD: Tips for Online Learning
With a switch to online learning, kids with ADHD may need some extra help to stay on track. Here are some tips to set your child up for success in a virtual classroom.
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Sluggish Cognitive Tempo: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Find out more about sluggish cognitive tempo, an ADHD-like condition. It's marked by mental fogginess, daydreaming, and slower mental, or physical activity.
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How ADHD Can Affect Your Family
When a loved one has adhd, the entire family is affected. Learn tips for managing adhd with sibling conflicts, parenting, and daily family life.
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What Can Happen if You Don’t Treat ADHD?
You think you might have ADHD or have been diagnosed with ADHD. There may be problems throughout your life if it is left untreated. Learn the risks.
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Is It ADHD or Childhood Traumatic Stress?
ADHD symptoms mimic the symptoms of child traumatic stress. What do you do if a child has both? Learn to tell the difference and how to help.
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Understanding Short- Vs. Long-Term Use of ADHD Meds in Kids
Is your child on ADHD medication? Learn more about their short- and long-term effects.
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Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide for When Your Child Is Diagnosed With ADHD
Wondering what's next for you and your child after an ADHD diagnosis? Here are some ideas.
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Does Bad Parenting Cause ADHD?
Many people believe that bad parenting causes ADHD. It doesn’t. Learn about parenting a child with the disorder -- and how to deal with any critics.
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When a Tantrum Becomes Something More
Most kids throw tantrums from time to time. When do they cross the line and become something else?
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Individualized Education Programs for Kids with Disabilities
If your child has ADHD, he can get a personalized plan for special education. WebMD explains how to set one up.
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ADHD or Tourette's: What Is the Difference?
ADHD and Tourette's syndrome are separate conditions, but they have a few things in common.
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