Category Archives: ADD and ADHD
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Look-alikes
Post by Lynne Master on August 18th, 2011 in ADD and ADHD
Anyone who suggests that a person should be “tested for ADD or ADHD” should cause you to run in the other direction. The diagnosis cannot be made with a blood test or even a written test. My bias is that ADD or ADHD should be diagnosed by a medical doctor. A medical doctor has the [...]
Post Tags: ADD, ADHD, special education
Is Ritalin the Right Choice for Effectively Treating ADHD?
Post by Lynne Master on December 16th, 2010 in ADD and ADHD
One of the most publicized and controversial of commonly prescribed medicines is Ritalin. The trade name for methylphenidate, Ritalin is a stimulant medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This disorder affects concentration and frequently results in poor school achievement and social adjustment. Twenty percent of children with learning disabilities are reported to [...]
Post Tags: ADD, ADHD, learning disability, Ritalin, special education
Understanding the Characteristics of a Child with ADHD
Post by Lynne Master on December 16th, 2010 in ADD and ADHD
With the disclosure that some well-known professional athletes have been diagnosed as suffering from an attention deficit disorder, we find a renewed interest in this problem. While cause and treatment of ADHD have been varied and controversial for many years, it is generally accepted as a genetically based chemical brain disorder. Food additives, allergies, toxic [...]
Post Tags: ADD, ADHD, learning disability, special education
