ADD / ADHD Learning Center

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• ADHD Diet Concerns

  Food should not be a stand-alone treatment to manage the symptoms of ADHD, but a balanced and nutritious diet of brain-boosting vegetables and protein could have a positive affect.

• History of ADHD

  The first recorded information that mentions symptoms similar to ADHD dates back to the 1700s. As time passed, experts have been able to learn more about this complex disorder.

• ADHD Statistics & Facts

  There is a lot of information circulating about ADHD and its prevalence among children. Facts and statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention help shed some light on the condition.

• Ritalin: Need-to-Know Facts

  Ritalin (methylphenidate) is one of the most common drugs prescribed to treat ADHD in children and adults. It has proven to be affective but can produce negative side effects in people with certain pre-existing conditions.

• Children with ADHD

  ADHD is commonly diagnosed in children, who are often unjustly labeled as "bad kids." However, with proper treatment, understanding, and supervision, children with ADHD can be productive and function normally in most situations.

• Difference Between ADD & ADHD

  ADD and ADHD are often used interchangeably to describe the same disorder. However, there are slight differences between the two conditions, and ADD is now considered a dated term.