Additional Treatment Options
This could arguably be one of the most important processes of treatment along with medication your child can receive and… more
Medications as recommended in Australia (Please see a health professional)
•In Australia, the psychostimulant medications mainly used to treat ADHD are dexamphetamine and methylphenidate •These include: •Ritalin and Attenta –… more
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Signs and Symptoms
As stated in DSM 5 (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition) 1.Often fails to give close… more
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What are Executive Functions?
Most of the below information comes from Russell Barkley, PhD. In all my research I have found the work that… more
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How a diagnosis is made
•According to the DSM for an ADHD diagnosis to be made the following will need to apply to your child… more
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What doesn’t cause ADHD?
Studies have shown that the following do not cause ADHD: -Food additives – allergies, sugar, milk -Excessive caffeine -Environmental allergens… more
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What causes ADHD?
ADHD is now considered to be a neuro genetic disorder, with causes being related to genetics or difficulties in brain… more
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What is ADHD?
Current clinical definition from Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders DSM: A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that… more
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