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Institute of Mental Health — Initial positive results gleaned from intensive treatment of childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are unlikely to be sustained over the long term, according to a recent analysis of data from the NIMH-funded Multimodal ...More…
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Tratamientos complementarios y alternativos (WWK6)
ADHD Resource Center — En la última década, ha crecido enormemente el interés científico y público hacia el trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad (TDAH). Ese interés se refleja no sólo en el número de artículos científicos, sino también en el aumento ...More…
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What's the Role of Stimulants in the Treatment of ADHD?
National Institute of Drug Abuse — Treatment of ADHD with stimulants, often in conjunction with psychotherapy, helps to improve the symptoms of ADHD, as well as the self-esteem, cognition, and social and family interactions of the patient. The most commonly prescribed medications ...More…
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Diagnosing ADHD
Centers for Disease Control — The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) is used by mental health professionals to help diagnose ADHD. This diagnostic standard helps ensure that people are appropriately diagnosed and ...More…
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Facts About ADHD
Centers for Disease Control — ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without ...More…
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children
Mayo Clinic — Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment for ADHD in children and teens. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often ...More…
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NIMH · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Institute of Mental Health — How can I work with my child's school? For more information on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Download the PDF for the Web (28 page(s), 1052 KBs ) A detailed booklet that describes ADHD symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information ...More…
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Easy-to-Read)
Institute of Mental Health — Does your child have trouble paying attention? Does he or she talk nonstop or have trouble staying still? Does your child have a hard time controlling his or her behavior? ADHD is a common childhood disorder, and it may affect children ...More…
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Journal of Health Economics
Institute of Mental Health — Jason Fletcher, Ph.D., of Yale University and Barbara Wolfe, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin-Madison explored how having ADHD or having a sibling with ADHD affects a person's short- and long-term education outcomes. Using data from the ...More…
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Intervenciones complementarias y controversiales
ADHD Resource Center — Los tratamientos alternativos son aquellos que no han sido examinados o evaluados en cuanto a su seguridad y eficacia mediante métodos científicos estándar. Éstos incluyen tratamientos de biorretroalimentación, megavitaminas y otros complementos ...More…
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ADHD Medications Do Not Cause Genetic Damage in Children
National Institutes of Health — In contrast to recent findings, two of the most common medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not appear to cause genetic damage in children who take them as prescribed, according to a new study by ...More…
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Destrezas sociales en adultos con TDA/H (WWK15)
ADHD Resource Center — Interacción con los demás: Consejos para adultos con TDA/H (WWK 15 versión corta) Los individuos con TDA/H experimentan con frecuencia dificultades sociales, rechazo social y problemas en las relaciones interpersonales como resultado de su falta ...More…