September 26, 2008
by Rob Parker
As more and more people have become aware of the occurrence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, the incorrect diagnosis of the dysfunction has, unfortunately, become commonplace. One of the tricky things about ADHD is that all people, at one time or another, display some of the symptoms of the condition, and this is particularly true of children. It is important to understand that a correct diagnosis of ADHD can only be arrived at after measuring certain criterion, using certain tools. We will take a look at one of these tools and the criteria measured with it in this article.
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September 21, 2008
by Gregory Frost
ADD is when the reticular activating system in your brain, which is a part of your body’s central nervous system, is dysfunctional. This area of the brain is responsible for coordinating the information from one region of the brain to another via norepinephrine, due to external information. When it is impaired, there is excessive stimulation causing the mind to be overworked and unable to cope, leading to a lack of focus and other symptoms. This often leads to a person crumbling under pressure and the inability to complete a task that easy can also cause him to lose his self-esteem and think badly about himself.
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September 15, 2008
by Dula Bakari
Assessing whether a certain individual is suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder or not is far harder than it appears to laymen like ourselves. This is because, not only does it’s symptoms largely overlap those of hyperthyroidism etc. they are also largely exhibited by ‘normal’ human beings some time or the other every single day. Therefore the first important step towards diagnosing the disease is to consult a trained health care provider regarding it.
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September 07, 2008
by Amy Nutt
When loved ones are struggling with the world around them it’s difficult to know what to do, particularly if you cannot understand the source of their problems.
While understanding may not solve the issues, it can go a long way toward healing relationships and building a good foundation for treatment. Proper diagnosis and education on the facts of any behavioral disorder will drastically increase the chances of your loved one thriving rather than just surviving.
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September 05, 2008
by Dr Kenny Handelman
The history of ADD/ADHD has gone through two stages, and it needs to evolve into one more. The three stages are: The Moral Diagnosis, The Medical Diagnosis and The Strength Based Diagnosis.
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August 31, 2008
by Dr Kenny Handelman
The term for the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD has changed multiple times. In 1980, the term ‘Attention Deficit Disorder’ came to be. It has changed slightly since then ‘ but the field is relunctant to change it again because of how negative that would be (it could impact the advocacy and legislation that has been achieved through hard work…)
The question is: Are there really deficits?
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