Findings from research designs that go beyond simply testing for association are beginning to contest the robustness of some environmental exposures previously thought to be ADHD risk factors. Conclusions: The genetic risks implicated in ADHD generally tend to have small effect sizes or be rare and ...
ADHD in adulthood can significantly impact personal and professional life. ADHD 2 Min Read Dopamine for ADHD: Creating a Dopa-menu Achieving small, manageable goals increases dopamine and provides a sense of accomplishment. Self Tests 3 min ADHD Test Do you have ADHD? ADHD 2 Min Read ...
Masking is when a person with ADHD does things, either consciously or unconsciously, to conceal the fact that they have ADHD. These behaviors may also be referred to as “impression management.” They can take the form of intentionally hiding symptoms, mimicking other people’s behavior, or mak...
ofADHD, but someone doesn’t have to have all three to have the disorder. Someone with ADHD could have inattention, for example, while someone else with ADHD might have both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. Most kids diagnosed with the condition have the combined type of ADHD. Let’s...
both at home and at school. They also tend to be extremely active or hyperactive. Furthermore, children with ADHD are usually exhibit more impulsive behaviors than children who do not have the condition. Lastly, some children may exhibit one or two of these symptoms, while others may display...
These services are much faster (and also potentially cheaper and easier to access) than going through the process of referral, diagnosis and testing the traditional way, so they serve as good options for people who do have ADHD. If left undiagnosed, ADHD can cascade into a myriad ofother pro...
Among the similarities of ADHD and PTSD, we know they both can cause: Irritability Restlessness Trouble concentrating Impulsive behavior A heightened response to being startled Distractibility Depression Sleep problems Memory issues Scientists have also found that both cause changes to your prefrontal cor...
People with ADHD have problems with attention and impulse control. They also have low levels of dopamine, which is a chemical signal used in the brain to produce attention. Adderall helps restore dopamine to healthy levels. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder where someone is too sleepy during the ...
Strengthen your child’s sense of control. Improve their behavior at school, home, with other people, and in public. Show you more effective ways to parent. Parent-Directed Treatment If you have a child with ADHD who’s under age 12, the best behavior therapy might be for you to get it...
Stimulants (methylphenidateand amphetamine derivatives) are first-line drugs used to treatattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) symptoms common in children with FASDs, such as hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. Because of the organic brain damage nature of FASDs, stimulants have varyin...