Tag Archives: ADHD and science

Diagnosis of ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 719

Posted on May 22, 2016 by doug with ADHD

(If you know about diagnosing ADHD and the DSM, you might skip down to the good bonus links.) To Diagnose ADHD: Sometimes I can talk to and observe a patient for just a few minutes and it’s obvious that they have … Continue reading →

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Wrongness About ADHD? Who’s Wrong?— ADD Tip O the Day 688

Posted on January 23, 2016 by doug with ADHD

All Wrong We’re thinking all wrong about ADHD,  Dr. Christakis, “a leading pediatrician,” says. “The current thinking in the field is that attentional capacity and skills do occur on a    continuum or spectrum.” He also says that in general, pediatrics … Continue reading →

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Here’s The Poop On Food, Diet, Dyes and ADD ADHD — ADD Tip O the Day 607

Posted on April 26, 2015 by doug with ADHD

How Many Helped?  How much help? There’s nothing wrong with a good healthy diet. I’m skeptical that it makes much difference for very many people with ADD ADHD. Research shows that the food dyes do make a small difference for … Continue reading →

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Ten Things I Find It Hard to Believe — Add Tip of the Day 335

Posted on October 28, 2012 by doug with ADHD

1. that ADD doesn’t exist – because I have it, others have it, and research shows difference in our brains from “vanilla” folks 2. that it is just a matter of character, of willpower, or of needing to “just try … Continue reading →

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