Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (cont.)
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- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Is ADHD on the Increase? If So, Why?
- Can a Preschool-Aged Child Be Diagnosed With ADHD?
- ADHD Treatment
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- What Are the Risks of the Use of Stimulant Medication and Other Treatments?
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Prevention
No clear methods for preventing ADHD are currently known. While some people have suggested that certain diets, teaching or parenting methods, or other approaches may keep ADHD from happening, unfortunately, none of these approaches has stood up to rigorous scientific testing so far. On the other hand, once the symptoms have begun and careful assessment has produced an ADHD diagnosis, various specific behavioral and learning techniques can be used by teachers and family to help get symptoms under better control. These should be discussed with the treating doctor so that the right interventions can be applied for the specific person.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental condition of inattention and distractibility, with or without accompanying hyperactivity.
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