ADD and ADHD
Attention deficit disorder (ADD), or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is the fastest growing childhood disorder in the United States. It is reported that approximately 9-10 percent of school aged children have this condition. In the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), the American Psychiatric Association lists three different categories of ADHD-ADHD inattentive, ADHD hyperactive-impulsive, and a third category which is a combination of the two. To keep things simple, the broader term ADD will be used here to describe the condition.
ADD and ADHD Explained
Possible Symptoms of ADD and ADHD
The following are symptoms of ADD/ADHD in both children and adults include:ADD and ADHD Management Protocol
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Factors Linked To ADD/ADHD
Over the past 5-10 years, more emphasis has been placed on the role of diet in the development of ADD. Many how have the symptoms of ADD are really just having reactions to sugar, wheat, gluten, preservatives, dyes and salicylates in food. These foods and additives can throw off the chemistry of the brain and nervous system.Other factors that may lead to the development of ADD are heredity, anxiety, allergies, smoking during pregnancy, oxygen deprivation at birth, food additives, food allergies, heavy metal poisoning and environmental toxins.
Is ADD and ADHD Over Diagnosed?
With such a large increase in the amount of recently diagnosed cases of ADD and ADHD, many experts and researchers feel that the condition is being over diagnosed. One reason it can be diagnosed incorrectly is that normal, healthy children can demonstrate many of these symptoms during childhood. One study found that over 60% of parents suspect that their child has ADD or ADHD at some point as their kids grow up.Another reason for ADD behavior can be food allergies. Once the allergen is removed, behavior improves. Many have found alternative naturopath doctors or kinesiologists to be affective in identifying food allergies.
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Books Giving Information and Advice On Living With ADD or ADHD
Links To Important ADD and ADHD Resources
- Group Urges Ban on Food Dyes Linked to Hyperactivity - ADHD - News - HealthTalk
- The watchdog group Center for Science in the Public Interest urged the FDA to ban artificial food dyes it says have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. The petition was filed on June 3, 2008.
- ADHD at 6, Alcoholic at 16?
- Children with ADHD are more likely than other children to abuse alcohol in their teen years, a long-term study shows.
- Food Additives May Affect Kids' Hyperactivity
- Artificial food colorings, preservatives, and other additives may play a role in increasing hyperactive behavior among young children.
Alternative Treatments For ADD and ADHD Books
More natural alternatives for ADD and ADHD help with children
Share your thoughts and feelings on ADD/ADHD
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JaguarJulie Sep 2, 2009 @ 7:12 am | delete
- Do you know this is quite a serious health topic that needs attention!
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Teddi14
Sep 15, 2008 @ 6:29 pm | delete
- How come no mention here of Rx for treatment? Another great resource to add to your list is http://www.chadd.org It is very helpful
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Teddi14
Sep 15, 2008 @ 6:25 pm | delete
- I am a special education teacher and I deal with lots of students with attention problems. They miss a lot of learning!! Nice lens. I am lensrolling it to my lens on special education. 5*'s
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credit-tips Apr 2, 2008 @ 9:45 pm | delete
- I think I have most of the symptioms... and I though I was so normal?!? :) Great lens.
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flowergardener
Dec 3, 2007 @ 2:03 am | delete
- Another great health lens Jeff!
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Attention Deficit Disorder In The News
- ADHD support group formed
- By Jacqueline Frederick Comments Email this story Print this story A parent support group has been organized for parents of children with ADD and ADHD. The group's first meeting will be held at 6:30 pm Tuesday at California Chiropractic, ...
- A Race Car Brain With Bicycle Brakes: One Vision of ADD With Edward Hallowell
- Few who know about the worlds of ADD and ADHD would dispute the notion that the major leader in the field -- in terms of time and effort, teaching and achievement in general -- is Edward Hallowell, MD, who now has clinics in the Boston area and in New ...
- Drug-less ADD/ADHD treatment coming to Cd'A
- This drug-less, integrated approach brings together three proven techniques which have all shown to be highly effective for the treatment of ADD and ADHD. Those techniques are chiropractic, neurological integrated movements and nutrition.
- Parents Unaware of Teen's Risky Addiction
- It's a prescription that's given to teens to treat ADD and ADHD, but a shocking new study shows that nearly 1-in-4 college students admitted to abusing it. Even more surprising, Adderall abuse is on the rise among high school seniors, with 7-percent ...
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