Posts Tagged ‘attention deficit hyperactivity disorder’
ADHD Treatment | Adult ADD Diagnosis vs Children’s ADD Diagnosis
Diagnosis of ADD and ADHD through observable symptoms has been and continues to be the most widely used method. Noting common behaviors such as forgetfulness, poor performance in school, distractibility, impulsivity, difficulty following directions, and poor time management were utilized to determine the presence of ADD and to determine one of three possible forms: Inattentive…
Read MoreMetaCognition Partners | June 2013 Executive Functions Series
MetaCognition Partners Presents: The June 2013 Executive Functions Series “Even though I have important things to do, I can’t get started.” “I know I am capable of doing better work.” “I let little things pile up until they become big problems.” “I have good ideas but don’t put them into action.” These are comments we…
Read MoreFacts about ADD and ADHD
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are two variations of a medical condition that involves symptoms such as impaired, lowered focus during daily tasks, difficulty ignoring distractions, problems with learning and following commands at work, which may or may not be accompanied by hyperactivity. Mental health expert Pat Murray explains that,…
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