Why My ADHD Diagnosis Was the Best Thing that Happened to Me
My clinical diagnosis of ADHD happened during one of the worst times of my life. […]
Can ADHD Cause Bedwetting in Your Child?
Just what exactly is the link between ADHD in children and bedwetting? […]
Can a Gluten Free Diet Improve ADHD Symptoms?
Find out from a doctor if it’s worth avoiding foods with gluten if you or your child have ADHD. […]
Does Adult ADHD Even Exist? If It’s Not ADHD, What Is It?
Many adults want to know if ADHD is actually a child’s disorder or if, indeed, adults can have it. If we look at what “ADHD” stands for – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – certainly we [...]
Should Adults Take ADD Drugs?
Adult attention deficit disorder and taking medications: Is there really a such thing? And if adult ADD is a valid disorder, then should adults take ADD medications? After all, when people hear about attention deficit disorder, [...]
What to Do After ADHD Diagnosis for Kids AND Adults
If you or your child's been diagnosed with ADHD, you might really have sleep apnea and were misdiagnosed. The symptoms of ADHD mimic the symptoms of sleep apnea. It’s not at all uncommon for people (kids and [...]
Noise Sensitivity ADHD: Real Illness or Product of Culture?
One of the symptoms of ADHD, according to WebMD, is the following: “Easily distracted by irrelevant stimuli and frequently interrupting ongoing tasks to attend to trivial noises or events that are usually ignored by others.” This describes me [...]
How Can Being Diabetic Cause Mood and Anger Problems?
Having diabetes is no excuse to blow your top and be angry at your loved-ones all the time, but this disease indeed could lead to factors that can alter mood and even cause ADHD symptoms. [...]
Birth Order & ADHD: Is There a Link?
When one child out of several in a family has been diagnosed with ADHD, it's not uncommon for the parents to suspect that birth order had something to do with it. To some parents, it [...]
Can Your I.Q. Be Too High to Have ADHD?
Can a Person Be Immune to ADHD Because of a High I.Q.? Some people wonder if IQ can be too high for an ADHD diagnosis. I know this question may seem quite silly, but it’s [...]
Fidgeting Is Linked to ADHD and Has Benefits
A psychologist who specializes in ADHD talks about fidgeting. Many people who’ve been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) would like to know if fidgeting is a behavior that comes with this collection of [...]
Can Leg Shaking Be Caused by ADHD?
A psychologist who specializes in ADHD comments on leg shaking. “Leg shaking, like fidgeting, is often associated with anxiety or hyperactivity related to ADHD,” says Dr. Robert Myers, creator of the Total Focus program at [...]
Is Walking on One’s Toes Caused by ADHD?
Here is what a psychologist says about the connection between walking on one’s toes and ADHD. Where did the idea ever originate that walking on one's toes is a symptom or indicative of attention deficit [...]
Can Bad Sense of Direction Be Caused by ADHD?
An expert on ADHD answers the question: Can attention deficit hyperactivity disorder cause bad sense of direction? A bad sense of direction can be evident in children when they ride their bikes or navigate the [...]
Does Running up and Down Stairs Mean You Have ADHD?
Running up and down a staircase is believed to be a sign of ADHD by many people. And we're not talking about dashing up and down for exercise, either. I was perusing an ADHD forum [...]
