POINT OF PERFORMANCE
The Point of Performance is often overlooked, not understood or not valued enough in the understanding of behavioural outcomes in… more
Qualities of ADHD
Qualities of ADHD We can often overlook, or not value, the uniqueness of ADHD traits as it can often be… more
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
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
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
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
What causes ADHD?
ADHD is now considered to be a neuro genetic disorder, with causes being related to genetics or difficulties in brain… more
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