March 5th, 2008
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There are several parents who live in the fear of whether their child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Unlike many other disorders and other problems, ADHD can be one which bears both psychological and social impacts on virtually everyone who has anything to do with the child. ADHD, acronym for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurological syndrome, mostly found in young children aged below 7 years. ADHD can be characterized by forgetfulness, hyperactivity, mood swings, distractibility, and poor impulse control. ADHD can effect on both children and adults and as many as 5 to 8% of all children are victims of this psychological disorder. It is estimated that many children with ADHD go undiagnosed each year.
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March 4th, 2008
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The eating habits of today’s children are a cause for concern. Doctors and nutritionists believe that diet and nutrition can be directly linked with the rise in the number of ADHD cases in recent years. Recent studies have shown how a child’s diet can affect ADHD. There are doctors who still believe that the only cure is medication but a change in diet has been proven to be effective in treating symptoms in patients. This method avoids medication and its side effects. Experts have found that reducing the intake of or even doing away with certain foods can go a long way in reducing ADHD symptoms.
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February 26th, 2008
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As you may know, experts suspect that ADD is genetic. So if one person in your family has ADD, chances are at least one other person does, too!
When you live in a household with more than one ADDer, you often have double the stress, double the overwhelm, and double the chaos! The challenges are even more complicated by the fact that while ADD has some common symptoms and challenges, no two people are alike.
Fortunately, there are some very basic and simple strategies that you can employ to ensure that your ADD household runs smoothly. And these strategies will work if you’re the only ADDer in your home, or if you’re surrounded by other ADDers!
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