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? […]
Your Child with ADHD Might Really Have Sleep Apnea
Did you know that the symptoms of ADHD greatly overlap the symptoms of sleep apnea? It’s possible your child was misdiagnosed. […]
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. […]
Can a Sleep Disorder Be Causing Your Child’s ADHD?
If your child’s been diagnosed with ADHD, you should first have a sleep study done on them before you start doling out the ADHD drugs. When adults don't get enough sleep, the most obvious symptom [...]
Simple Signs Your Child Was Misdiagnosed with ADHD
There are clear signs that indicate your child was misdiagnosed with ADHD. In fact, ADHD is simply an acronym that merely describes a symptom group, and there is no diagnostic test known that definitively confirms [...]
10 Conditions that Mimic ADHD in Kids: Misdiagnosis Common
Conditions that mimic ADHD and lead to misdiagnosis in kids. Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD, because if so, he or she may have been misdiagnosed. Numerous conditions mimic the diagnosis that is known [...]
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 [...]
Causes of ADHD: Bad Parenting or Brain Wiring?
What more likely leads to ADHD? Parenting methods or innate brain wiring? If you've ever known someone whose child was diagnosed with ADHD, or, if your own child has received this diagnosis, perhaps you've often [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Has My Child Been Misdiagnosed with ADHD?
If your child's been diagnosed with ADHD, consider a misdiagnosis; so many other conditions can masquerade as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. "I would say that many of the kids I see come in with that [...]
Child Has Nightmares about Drowning, Choking: Cause, Solutions
Does your child suffer night terrors about drowning, suffocating or choking? There may be a very definitive cause for your child’s night terrors of suffocation and drowning, and it will surprise you. It may very [...]
