Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsADHD and MotivationWhy It’s Not LazinessImportance of TreatmentHow to Improve Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ADHD and Motivation Why It’s Not Laziness Importance of Treatment How to Improve Close Immobility, sluggishness, or “ADHD paralysis” that can occur in people with ADHD are often reflective ofexecutive function impairments.Understanding these impairments is important to correcting common misperceptions that exist and involves learning how ADHD can affect motivation, as well as how this can often be wrongly interpreted....

Close Oppositional defiant disorder(ODD) is the most common comorbid condition in children with ADHD.As much as 60% of patients withADHDhave also been diagnosed with ODD. That high frequency of comorbidity brings up two questions: What is oppositional defiant disorder and how do you tell the difference between ADHD and ODD? What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? Oppositional defiant disorder is defined as “a recurrent pattern of negativistic, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior towards authority figures that is more pronounced than what is usually seen in children of similar age and lasts for at least 6 months....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsToxic Relationships Suck the Life Out of YouThe Link Between ADHD and Toxic RelationshipsWhy Are People With ADHD More Susceptible to Abuse?Signs of a Toxic RelationshipCoping With a Toxic RelationshipBreaking Toxic Patterns Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Toxic Relationships Suck the Life Out of You The Link Between ADHD and Toxic Relationships Why Are People With ADHD More Susceptible to Abuse?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of ADHDDiagnosisInattentive SymptomsHyperactive-Impulsive SymptomsImportanceWhat It MeansProgression Over TimeFind the Right Type of Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of ADHD Diagnosis Inattentive Symptoms Hyperactive-Impulsive Symptoms Importance What It Means Progression Over Time Find the Right Type of Support Close Some people with ADHD struggle to focus (inattentive type), while others have a hard time staying still (hyperactive/impulsive type). For some people, it’s both....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsADHD Diet BasicsEffectivenessFoods to IncludeFoods to AvoidAdditional Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ADHD Diet Basics Effectiveness Foods to Include Foods to Avoid Additional Tips Close Living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be challenging for any person, butchildren with ADHDmay have a particularly difficult time. They haven’t yet learned life skills for basic living, let alone developed the ability to work through common ADHD challenges....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Medication Timeline Close Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)is a neurodevelopmental condition that is most often diagnosed during childhood, although it can affect adults as well. While ADHD is the most common mental health condition diagnosed in children today,it was not always as well recognized or understood. Learn more about how we’ve come to understand ADHD over time. We also share how ADHD medications have changed, offering different treatment options depending on the timing of the diagnosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to Know About ADHD in BabiesSigns and SymptomsCauses and Risk FactorsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Know About ADHD in Babies Signs and Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Close Your concerns are valid, but it’s important to remember that ADHD cannot be formally diagnosed until your child is 4 years old. There is a small amount of research that suggests babies may also show signs of ADHD, but the disorder cannot be treated until the child is older....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is ADHD?Signs and Symptoms of ADHD in BoysHow Is ADHD Diagnosed in Boys?How Does ADHD Affect Boys?ADHD TreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is ADHD? Signs and Symptoms of ADHD in Boys How Is ADHD Diagnosed in Boys? How Does ADHD Affect Boys? ADHD Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider Close ADHDaffects millions of children around the world....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics of ADHDADHD EvaluationTreatment OptionsParenting StrategiesSchool StrategiesNext in ADHD GuideSymptoms of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics of ADHD ADHD Evaluation Treatment Options Parenting Strategies School Strategies Next in ADHD Guide Close A short attention span andhigh energy leveldon’t necessarily mean yourchildhas ADHD—there are many reasons why kids may be hyper or have trouble concentrating. However, some kids struggle more than others to sit still and pay attention, and it causes problems for them in their daily lives if it is not accommodated properly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is ADHD?Signs and SymptomsHow ADHD Affects Teen GirlsWhy ADHD Goes Undiagnosed in GirlsHow to Support Your Child Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is ADHD? Signs and Symptoms How ADHD Affects Teen Girls Why ADHD Goes Undiagnosed in Girls How to Support Your Child Close Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is aneurodevelopmental disorderthat impacts essential cognitive functioning likefocusandmotivation. It is most often diagnosed during childhood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Does ADHD Look Different in Women?Why Symptoms OverlookedWhat Does Untreated ADHD Look Like in Women?Common SignsCo-Occurring ConditionsTreatment for ADHD in Women Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does ADHD Look Different in Women? Why Symptoms Overlooked What Does Untreated ADHD Look Like in Women? Common Signs Co-Occurring Conditions Treatment for ADHD in Women Close Women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often live undiagnosed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsADHD at WorkIs ADHD a Disability?What Is the ADA?Disclosing Your DiagnosisAsking for AccommodationsIf Your Boss Denies Your Request Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ADHD at Work Is ADHD a Disability? What Is the ADA? Disclosing Your Diagnosis Asking for Accommodations If Your Boss Denies Your Request Close It’s important for you to know and understand what your rights are as an employee with ADHD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is ADHD?ADHD MedicationsMedication and AnxietyOther Side EffectsCombining MedicationsHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is ADHD? ADHD Medications Medication and Anxiety Other Side Effects Combining Medications How to Cope Close It is not uncommon for people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to also have aco-occurring anxiety disorder. Because the two conditions share some similar symptoms, such as restlessness, it is important to rule out anxiety or other conditions when making an ADHD diagnosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Medication Can HelpTypes of ADHD MedicationFinding the Right DosageMedication Side EffectsTips for Living With ADHD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Medication Can Help Types of ADHD Medication Finding the Right Dosage Medication Side Effects Tips for Living With ADHD Close If you are an adult who has been diagnosed withADHD, either recently or when you were a child, you may be wondering if medication is right for you at this point in your life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNonprofitsOnline ResourcesSupport GroupsSocial Media ResourcesBooksPodcasts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nonprofits Online Resources Support Groups Social Media Resources Books Podcasts Close Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is aneurodevelopmental conditionthat is often diagnosed in children of elementary school age.However, many people aren’t formally diagnosed until they’re older, largely because symptoms are mistaken for other issues—such as disciplinary problems—or are completely overlooked. At a GlanceADHD is perhaps more common than people realize....