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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), is a condition in which a child's inability to focus and concentrate on a task or purpose interferes with their emotional, academic, or social functioning. ADHD is characterized by impulsivity, hyperactivity, and/or inattention. -
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Parenting is the hardest and best job you'll ever have. By definition, parenting is on-the-job training with a very steep learning curve. Discipline strategies by necessity are often age related. -
Tips for Parenting a Teen With ADHD
More than 40% of children with ADHD have ADHD as an adolescent. Symptoms of ADHD in teens include irritability, boredom, and restlessness. As no two teenagers are alike, it is essential to develop a repertoire of ways to parent a teenager with ADHD.
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10 Tips for Parenting a Child with ADHD Topic Guide - Visuals
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10 Tips for Parenting a Child with ADHD Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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Lisdexamfetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control./...learn more »

Atomoxetine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...learn more »

Dexmethylphenidate is a mild stimulant to the central nervous system. It affects chemicals in the brain that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse contro...learn more »

Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and im...learn more »

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...learn more »

Methylphenidate is a stimulant medicine used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy...learn more »

Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control......learn more »

Dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control....learn more »