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Conquering Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), the generic term for all types of the "official"
clinical diagnosis called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), affects nearly
4 percent to 6 percent of the U.S. population, according to the Attention Deficit Disorder
Association.
An estimated 2 million children in the United States, or some 3 percent to 5 percent of
children suffer from ADHD. In short, out of a classroom with about 28 children, the odds
are that at least one will have ADHD. The disorder doesn't stop there, though.
Adults also suffer from the disorder. In fact anywhere from 50 percent to 66 percent of
children with ADHD continue on into their adult lives with ADHD issues to face on their
jobs and in their relationships.
With ADHD being such a large important part of everyday life, this web site strives to help
clear up myths from facts and present an overview of the issues surrounding the disorder.
It includes information about ADD /ADHD along with a variety of solutions available to
help with treatment and coping, based upon the most recent studies, research, reports,
articles, findings products and services available, so that you can learn more ADD/ ADHD
health care.
For example, myth or truth? No one can accurately diagnose ADD / ADHD either in children
or adults. This is not true. The fact is that although there is not yet a definitive
medical test for diagnosing ADHD, there are distinct methods for gathering information and
specific diagnostic criteria for assessing both children and adults listed in the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), published in 1995 by the
American Psychiatric Association.
And ADD / ADHD treatment and coping options available today can actually be a blend of
several factors that we'll discuss here.
Note that the contents here are not presented from a medical practitioner, and that any
and all health care planning should be made under the guidance of your own medical and
health practitioners. The content within only presents an overview of ADD / ADHD research
for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice from a professional
physician.
More Information Coming Soon! Thank you for your patience.
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