Articles in the 'ADD in Adults' Category

Attention deficit disorder is a fairly new disease found mostly in children. It manifests itself through the inability of the child to be attentive, acting on impulse, unorganized and unusual mood swings. However, what is the history of attention deficit disorder?
Why And How Does Attention Deficit Disorder Occur?
You will be surprised to know that doctors […]

For many decades, Attention Deficit Disorder was considered as a childhood disorder, one that children would eventually outgrow when they became adults. It was thought to be a behavior disorder that could be “cured” with strict parental discipline. However, as the years passed, these kids grew to adulthood and still, their symptoms persisted. […]

If you are a student with Attention Deficit Disorder and are either considering going to college, or have already begun your collegiate studies, here are some tips to help you succeed. College is a new and exciting experience, a time for you to grow as a person and an intellect, but college for those […]

Many adults in today’s world deal with the symptoms of adult ADD every day of their lives without realizing it. Often, they don’t get tested, simply because the people around them and the culture that they live in has conditioned them to think that their quirky habits and scattered thoughts are simply a way […]

If you think you, or your child, might have Attention Deficit Disorder and aren’t sure whether or not it is appropriate to seek professional treatment, here are some questions to ask yourself about either you or your child. While this is by no means a legitimate source for self-diagnosis, and shouldn’t be used in […]

There are thousands of adults who may be suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD in the world today. In fact, you’ve probably come across them in your every day life. The person blocking the grocery aisle because they can’t seem to choose a type of mayonnaise might be someone with ADD. […]