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Can Environmental Factors Cause ADHD?

Although the majority of research shows that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is hereditary, a growing body of research suggests that childhood exposure to certain environmental factors may…

Testing Your Teen for ADHD

The most prevalent behavioral disorder in teens, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects almost 10 percent of kids in the United States. ADHD symptoms include: trouble paying attention,…

Artificial Food Coloring and ADHD

Should foods with dyes have warning labels? Parents concerned about ADHD think so. Here's a brief look at the facts surrounding artificial dyes and ADHD.

ADHD and iPads: 5 Apps to Make Life Easier

Apple’s iPad has revolutionized the way we use computers by helping us keep up with friends, play games, manage finances, and organize our daily routines.

But can an…

Vanderbilt Diagnostic Scale for ADHD

Initially created to collect uniform data and to reduce the timing of lengthy interviews, the Vanderbilt Diagnostic Scale is one of the many tests used to…

Copeland Checklist for ADHD

The Copeland Symptom Checklist is an 8-category, 63-item checklist which contains information about cognitive, emotional, and social symptoms associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Primarily…

Do Pesticides Cause ADHD?

While there's no known cause for ADHD, a link seems to exist between symptoms and pesticides. Learn more, see a video on an important study and get tips.

ADHD vs. Anxiety

Many adults who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) also suffer from an anxiety disorder, thus making it very hard for them to function in their daily routines.…

ADHD and Inattention

What does inattentiveness look like in a child? When should it concern parents and when is it telling of ADHD? Learn more with information from the National Institute of Mental Health.

ADHD and Music Therapy

Music therapy can complement traditional treatments for ADHD. Learn more and see why it's worth considering for your child.