ADHD: Learn About Symptoms, Find Support
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children throughout the United States. Many more people think they might have it because the symptoms can appear quite commonplace. That is why the Internet is bustling with Web sites devoted to ADHD-sites that try to clear up exactly what characterizes the disorder; sites that want to bring people together who live with it; and sites that teach people how best to manage it. Certainly the Internet is no replacement for a doctor, and almost all the sites below are quick to admit that, but the ADHD information on the Internet is a tool that should not be wasted.
Expand All Guide SectionsADHD and ADD Basics
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder ... read more »
ADHD Treatment
There is no cure for ADHD, but there are many treatments. Because those with the disorder may ... read more »
Support for ADHD
The effects of ADHD are not limited to the individual who suffers from the disorder. Sometimes ... read more »
Adult ADHD Help
Because signs of ADHD generally develop early in childhood, ADHD is commonly considered a childhood ... read more »
ADHD Research and News
Medical breakthroughs occur so often now that it can be difficult to keep up with the news. As the most immediate source of information, the Internet gives you the opportunity to stay on top of the most recent developments so you can then consult your doctor for more information.
Dulcinea's Insight
- The large organizations mentioned throughout this guide are the best places to find articles and studies about the latest research on ADHD. Organizations like the National Institute of Mental Health, the Nemours Foundation, and the Mayo Clinic connect you to innovations on any medical topic.
- In our guide to ADHD, we provide you with hand-selected introductory and advanced resources to be used as a quick reference to get you started in your research. If you're looking for additional news and research sources for this or other diseases, check out our findingDulcinea Health Guide to learn the most effective techniques for finding them.
Dulcinea's Picks
For studies ...
The American Psychological Association
has a section that contains a significant number of links to all kinds of ADHD research. There are links to current ADHD news articles, stories from APA's publication Monitor on Psychology, journal articles, APA press releases, books, videos, and more.
The National Institute of Mental Health
has a number of links to research on ADHD. One of these is an article about how recent brain scans have shown a difference in the brains of people with ADHD. Another short article asserts that the use of ADHD medications has increased worldwide in recent years; the United States remains the largest user of these medications. A third article states that medication was previously not prescribed for children under the age of six, but the Institute has determined that it is safe for these children in low doses.
The Nemours Foundation
Web site displays this short article on a study performed in Denmark in 2005. The study revealed that children born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy were more likely to have ADHD.
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