ADHD

There are important steps that need to be taken to make a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD.

When none of the ADHD medications is helping your child, it's time to step back and get the full picture.

College may not be the best choice for someone with ADD who struggles in school. Before applying, it's wise to explore what feels more interesting and exciting.

A good evaluation for ADHD must include taking a very complete patient history.

There are many reasons why a child may have trouble staying on task, and a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD should not be made lightly.

Since ADHD often coexists with learning disabilities, it's important to first make sure you rule out LD.

Find out about one of the side effects of Ritalin: dilation of the pupils.

What sort of intervention is most appropriate for a child with ADHD who is attending a private school?

A mother asks whether there is an ADHD medication that only has to be administered once a day.

How can you help an child with ADHD (who is off his medication) focus, listen, and feel good about himself?

A mother seeks advice on how to help her seven-year-old, who has ADHD, a seizure disorder, and delayed emotional development.

Learn what has to be done to know for sure whether a child has ADD (or ADHD).

LD, OCD, Tourette Syndrome, poor motor skills... There are often other problems besides ADHD. Read other parents' questions for more information on attention deficit disorders and other disabilities.

Living with -- and getting along with -- family members with ADHD can be a challenge. Find out how you can do it.

Will repeating a grade help your child catch up in school? Read the answers to other parents' questions and find out.

Can ADHD medication interfere with a child's ability to sleep?

A mother believes her son has ODD rather than ADHD, and wants to know what she can do about it.

Find out about Ritalin (methylphenidate), ADHD, and nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting).