Behavioral And Emotional Health

We don’t really know what causes most cases of ADHD. Genetics does play a role – ADHD runs in certain families. But genes alone don’t provide the full explanation. It is likely that a combination of factors, including genetics and environment, ultimately contribute to the development of ADHD. Most children with ADHD have a close

Just because a young child has trouble sitting still and seems to have a short attention span does not mean that the child has ADHD. A lot of normal, healthy children are extremely bouncy when young, and may often seem out of control. The diagnosis of ADHD must be made by an expert after a

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)8181 Professional Place, Suite 201Landover, MD 20785Phone: 301-306-7070 or 800-233-4050Fax: 301-306-7090Web: http://www.chadd.org/ The National Resource Center on AD|HD (A Program of CHADD) Web: http://www.help4adhd.org/   Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)PO Box 7557 Wilmington, DE 19803-9997E-mail: info@add.orgPhone/Fax: (800) 939-1019Web: http://www.add.org/ Learning Disabilities Association of America4156 Library RoadPittsburgh, PA 15234-1349Phone:

This is a summary of what we’ve considered in the previous sections in great detail: ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It describes a range of behaviors that include difficulty paying attention, impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity. In the U.S., about 3% to 5% of school-aged children have ADHD. The different types of ADHD include

Counseling (or “coaching” as it is sometimes called) can be beneficial for children with ADHD, particularly if they experience problems related to anxiety or depression. A “coach” can help children build motivation and get organized. The main role of the counselor or “coach” is to help children: Learn to focus on their strengths Become active