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Written by Robert William Locke
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Many parents are puzzled about ADHD and ask 'Is ADHD real?' How could so many children suffer from it? Why is there no legitimate medical or clinical test which would clinch the diagnosis? There are so many questions and so few definite answers that you can understand why parents are still ask this question - is ADHD a legitimate disorder? As usual, there is no black and white answer but rather a grey one. Here are some questions and answers to clear the muddied waters a little, I hope!
What do the neurologists say? They should know something about the brain! Is ADHD real? Their studies DO show that some parts of the ADHD kids' brains are less active than others and some parts are overactive, when compared to normal children. If scans are done, you can see this very clearly if you are qualified enough. Dr. Amen, the famous ADHD researcher is a controversial figure who says that scans reveal six different subtypes of ADHD. He says that doctors or paediatricians just do not know how to read the scans. The scans are expensive and given that doctors do not agree, it is better to focus on the three subtypes which are now established by mainstream medical research. Genetic research is still being carried out so we have no definite answers there yet.
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Written by Laura Ramirez
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In ADHD impulsive aggression can be a troubling, yet all too common, symptom. While some children who suffer from ADHD will seem withdrawn and unable to maintain concentration, others will be more impulsive and prone to striking out at those around them. This can make every day life, particularly participating in social activities, a real ordeal.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, can manifest itself in many different ways. Symptoms can include everything from lack of concentration, hyperactivity, and distractibility to impulsiveness and lack of inhibition. Generally, when it comes to ADHD aggression is the most difficult symptom to deal with but it can be managed in the same way other symptoms are treated.
Most of us have the ability to control aggressive behavior, but in some children with ADHD impulsive aggression becomes a problem because the area of their brain that controls such behavior does not function properly. For these children, there simply is no “off button” for anger and aggression. What would be mundane annoyances for most of us can set off extreme, even dangerous, fits of temper in ADHD kids.
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Written by Laura Ramirez
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Medicines for ADHD have been a cause for much controversy and there continues to be great debate over the efficacy of standard stimulant based medications. Since most standard medications carry serious side effects, there is very real cause for concern. Fortunately for patients and their families, there are other options available which offer safe treatment and long lasting results.
ADHD can have a wide range of symptoms including hyperactivity, lack of concentration, inability to focus and physical tics. Because ADHD can vary from patient to patient, using a traditional ADHD med to combat symptoms can be a difficult choice. Since most traditional medications treat the surface symptoms, not every medicine will work the same for each patient and none of them may be wholly effective.
Traditional medicines for ADHD include Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and Strattera, all of which are stimulant based. These medications work by increasing the production of dopamine in the brain, boosting concentration and improving focus while reducing hyperactivity. While this is the ideal effect, often it is not really achieved and even when it is, without also addressing the neurological imbalance that causes ADHD there can be no long term solution.
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