AD/HD: An overview
Sometimes your child doesn't pay attention or follow directions, but is it AD/HD? A guide to diagnosing and dealing with this disorder.
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Seven myths about AD/HD...debunked!
The truth behind seven mistaken beliefs about AD/HD.
AD/HD With Other Disorders
Learn about disorders that often co-exist with AD/HD - and what to expect as your child is being evaluated.
What are Some Myths About People With AD/HD?
Some people claim AD/HD represents a set of evolutionary qualities that helped our ancestors survive. An expert debunks this theory by explaining how AD/HD reflects weaknesses in the development of efficient self-regulation and self-control.
Understanding Girls with AD/HD: Symptoms and Strategies
Girls with AD/HD often suffer in silence - and remain undiagnosed. When their symptoms finally surface, they can be dangerous. Learn what to watch for in your daughter - and how to help her.
Home Alone: Leaving Your Teen With LD and/or AD/HD Unsupervised
If leaving your teen unsupervised raises special concerns, these strategies may help manage the risks.
Dr. Bruce Hirsch Talks with Parents About Kids' Anxiety
A therapist helps parents sort through their children's anxiety symptoms and suggests effective ways to respond.
Helping English Language Learners Who Struggle in School
English language learners often struggle in American classrooms. How can parents and teachers determine if there's more going on, such as a learning disability? There are methods to help pinpoint the cause.
Does your child have AD/HD or something else?
Learn about other conditions that are sometimes mistaken for symptoms of AD/HD.
AD/HD and Common Coexisting Conditions
Ideally, a diagnosis of AD/HD should consider a child's symptoms as well as the degree to which they impair his functioning at home and school.
