ADHD Diagnosis: Symptoms & Treatment Information

Information about ADHD diagnosis, symptoms and treatment in attention deficit children and adults

• Your Brain Is a Ferrari
  Positive ways to explain a child's ADHD diagnosis: Pointers for... A positive spin »
• ADHD Diagnosis Guide: How to Make Sure It's Accurate
  An accurate diagnosis of attention deficit disorder isn’t easy to... more »
• ADHD Test: Using the Quotient System for a Diagnosis
  How the quotient system, a series of performance tasks and... What is the quotient system?»
• How We Missed Our Daughter's ADD
  Our daughter's ADHD went undiagnosed for years while she struggled... more »
• An Accurate ADHD Diagnosis for Children
  Getting the right diagnosis and treatment for children with ADHD,... more »
• ADHD Diagnosis: Your Step-by-Step Guide
  From detecting symptoms of attention deficit to pursuing an ADHD... more »
• Can Brain Scans Help Diagnose ADHD?
  Some ADHD doctors offer patients high-tech options for diagnosis. Are... more »
• Signs of ADHD: Symptoms in Women
  A handy checklist of common ADHD symptoms in women -... more »

• No, Doctor, I'm Not Kidding
  When did I first notice my son's ADHD? Five months... It's in his DNA »
• A Little More Info, Doc
  If my child's doctor doesn't explain the ADHD symptoms he... Treating ADHD Kids
• New AAP Guideline: ADHD Evaluation Can Begin at Age 4
  Children may be evaluated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)... New ADHD diagnosis guidelines

• ADHD Brain Scan: Is it Necessary to Diagnose?
  Is a brain scan, such as a computed axial tomography... more »
• ADHD Diagnosis Cost
  "How much does an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) diagnosis... The price of diagnosing ADHD»
• Can A Blood Test Diagnose ADHD?
  "Can a blood test show a deficiency and diagnose ADHD?"... more »
• Who Should Diagnose My Child with ADHD?
  "Who should diagnose my child with ADHD?"... more »
• How Long Does it Take to Diagnose ADHD?
  How long should it take to get an attention deficit... more »
• Diagnosing and Medicating Young Children
  "Our three-year-old shows signs of ADHD. Is he too young... more »
• Bipolar or ADHD?
  "What's the difference between ADD and bipolar disorder?"... more »
• ADHD, Depression and Overload
  "I am a single mother to a five-year-old son. I'd... more »
• How to Ensure a Correct Diagnosis
  "My son was diagnosed with multiple disorders, after an interview... more »
• Can a Six-Year-Old Be Treated for ADHD?
  "My six-year-old was diagnosed as having 'a mild case of... more »

• ADHD Book Review: Buzz
  Diagnosed with adult attention deficit hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD)? Parent to a... Book about parenting ADHD children»
• Who Can Diagnose ADHD?
  Titles and job descriptions can be confusing, especially in the... Professionals who can diagnose and treat ADHD»
• Does Your Child Have ADHD or Bipolar Disorder?
  The symptoms and treatment of ADHD and bipolar disease are... more »
• ADDitude Poll: What Prompted Your Adult ADD Diagnosis?
  Adults, what prompted you to seek an ADHD diagnosis?... more »
• Is It ADHD or Nonverbal Learning Disorder?
  Parents and doctors frequently confuse ADHD and nonverbal learning disorder... more »
• What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Diagnosing ADHD in Adults
  Securing an accurate and complete diagnosis is the most important... more »
• ADDitude Poll: Reactions to Your ADHD Diagnosis
  Which reaction to an ADD/ADHD diagnosis do you find most... more »
• ADDitude Poll: Your ADHD Diagnosis
  What was your primary emotion upon learning that you or... more »
• The ADHD Aha! Moment
  A mother of five recalls the emotional moment when she... more »
• Straight Talk about Psychological Testing for Kids
  What you must know about testing your child for ADHD... more »

• Medicating side effects?
  Our 9 year old was diagnosed as ADD without hyperactivity...
• Trying to find the right medication...
  I am a 38 year old female. I have recently...
• A Letter From Satan
  A Letter From Satan: http://tiny.cc/wd30a...
• Need advice on telling my son he has ADHD
  Does anyone have some advice on how to tell my...
• therapist thinks i may have adult add
  My therapist is now convinced that I have ADD...