Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD
is a common condition, affecting at least one child in every
25-30, as well as many adults. ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity,
impulsiveness, and/or inability to concentrate. Conversely,
those with ADHD also have the ability to hyperfocus on things
of particular interest, losing track of time and surroundings.
There
are a number of safe options for ADHD treatment, and the energy
and hyperfocus of ADHD can often be channeled into healthy exercise
and productive achievement.
The
following articles provide a brief overview
of symptoms in children and adults with ADHD, as well as medications,
therapy, and related conditions. For more in-depth information
on ADHD, see the resources list.
Disclaimer:
These articles are provided for informational purposes only
and are not intended to be taken as a substitute for psychiatric
or medical consultation.
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ADHD
Resources - Websites
ADD
Resources
ADDITUDE:
Living Well with ADHD and Learning Disabilities
Attention
Deficit Resource Network (ADRN)
Canadian
ADHD Resource Alliance
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention: “Symptoms of ADHD”
Centre for ADHD Advocacy Canada
CHADD
Canada
CHADD
USA
Dr.
Thomas Brown's site
National
Resource Centre on AD/HD
PANDA
(French)
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ADHD
Resources - Books
ADHD:
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults
by Paul H. Wender, MD
Attention
Deficit Disorder: the Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults
by Thomas Brown
Driven
to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit
Disorder from Childhood to Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell
and John J. Ratey
Making
the System Work for your Child with ADHD by Peter S. Jensen
Straight
Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids by Timothy
E. Wilens, MD
Taking
Charge of ADHD by Russell A. Barkley, PhD
Understanding
Girls with AD/HD by Kathleen Nadeau, Patricia Quinn, and
Ellen Littman
Understanding
Women with AD/HD byKathleen Nadeau and Patricia Quinn
Parentbooks
ADHD Booklist
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