Comments for ADHD / ADD Signs & Symptoms http://adhdtheguide.com How to identify and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:04:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on How do you get ADHD medicine out of your system? by xbox3 http://adhdtheguide.com/how-do-you-get-adhd-medicine-out-of-your-system#comment-7711 xbox3 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:04:58 +0000 http://adhdtheguide.com/?p=582#comment-7711 <strong>xbox live controller...</strong> Lead me not into temptation (I can obtain the way myself).... xbox live controller…

Lead me not into temptation (I can obtain the way myself)….

]]> Comment on Could being Emotionally Disturbed and Attention deficit disorder be used in court against a sex related case? by Jacob http://adhdtheguide.com/could-being-emotionally-disturbed-and-attention-deficit-disorder-be-used-in-court-against-a-sex-related-case#comment-1086 Jacob Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:02:13 +0000 http://adhdtheguide.com/?p=650#comment-1086 I happen to be a lawyer with ADHD. ADHD is not in any way something that limits someone's ability to be culpable for an act, i.e., have the mens rea to commit an act. ADHD is simply a condition that is characterized by the inability to concentrate for long periods of time combined with hyperactivity. These are medical terms, so the legal terms do not apply. Although ADHD is recognized as a disability within the ADA, i.e., one can qualify for federal disability by having ADHD, I would not rest a defense on the fact that the defendant has ADHD. Many ADHD people are highly successful and prominent, e.g., James Carville. Many lawyers are not well-versed in mental disorders. Having ADHD is not the same as having schizophrenia or even having multiple personalities. It's in the brain, but it's wholly different. I happen to be a lawyer with ADHD. ADHD is not in any way something that limits someone’s ability to be culpable for an act, i.e., have the mens rea to commit an act. ADHD is simply a condition that is characterized by the inability to concentrate for long periods of time combined with hyperactivity. These are medical terms, so the legal terms do not apply. Although ADHD is recognized as a disability within the ADA, i.e., one can qualify for federal disability by having ADHD, I would not rest a defense on the fact that the defendant has ADHD. Many ADHD people are highly successful and prominent, e.g., James Carville. Many lawyers are not well-versed in mental disorders. Having ADHD is not the same as having schizophrenia or even having multiple personalities. It’s in the brain, but it’s wholly different.

]]> Comment on Could being Emotionally Disturbed and Attention deficit disorder be used in court against a sex related case? by Jake K http://adhdtheguide.com/could-being-emotionally-disturbed-and-attention-deficit-disorder-be-used-in-court-against-a-sex-related-case#comment-1085 Jake K Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:02:13 +0000 http://adhdtheguide.com/?p=650#comment-1085 lol how are you gonna "help his brain"? A lobotomy? I'm down with that,yo. HANG EM FROM THE HIGHEST APPLE TREE IN THE USA, GOD BLESS HER AND HER GLORY lol how are you gonna "help his brain"? A lobotomy? I’m down with that,yo. HANG EM FROM THE HIGHEST APPLE TREE IN THE USA, GOD BLESS HER AND HER GLORY

]]> Comment on Could being Emotionally Disturbed and Attention deficit disorder be used in court against a sex related case? by Mabelline http://adhdtheguide.com/could-being-emotionally-disturbed-and-attention-deficit-disorder-be-used-in-court-against-a-sex-related-case#comment-1084 Mabelline Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:02:13 +0000 http://adhdtheguide.com/?p=650#comment-1084 Come on...this is about you isn't it? I think if you're smart enough to know that, you're smart enough to know you shouldn't have done whatever you did! Come on…this is about you isn’t it? I think if you’re smart enough to know that, you’re smart enough to know you shouldn’t have done whatever you did!

]]> Comment on Could being Emotionally Disturbed and Attention deficit disorder be used in court against a sex related case? by James http://adhdtheguide.com/could-being-emotionally-disturbed-and-attention-deficit-disorder-be-used-in-court-against-a-sex-related-case#comment-1083 James Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:02:13 +0000 http://adhdtheguide.com/?p=650#comment-1083 ADD and emotional disturbance don't affect your ability to tell right from wrong. ADD and emotional disturbance don’t affect your ability to tell right from wrong.

]]> Comment on What are the long and short term effects of attention deficit disorder? by Keri B http://adhdtheguide.com/what-are-the-long-and-short-term-effects-of-attention-deficit-disorder#comment-1039 Keri B Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:42:41 +0000 http://adhdtheguide.com/?p=546#comment-1039 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is generally considered to be a developmental disorder, largely or entirely neurological in nature effecting 3-5 percent of the population.[1][2][3][4] It is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity[5] ADHD initially appears in childhood and manifests itself with symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, poor impulse control, and distractibility.[6] ADHD is currently considered to be a persistent and chronic syndrome for which no medical cure is available. While the majority of ADHD is believed to be genetic in nature, roughly about 1/5 of ADHD is thought to be acquired after conception due to brain injury either parentally or postnatal due to toxins or physical trauma. According to a majority of medical research in the United States, as well as other countries, ADHD is today generally regarded to be a non-curable for which, however, some effective treatments are available. A wide body of evidence has shown that stimulant medication is the most effective way to treat the disorder.[7][8] Methods of treatment usually involve some combination of medication, psychotherapy, and other techniques. Some patients are able to control their symptoms over time, without the use of medication. Within society, there is some skepticism if a diagnosis denotes a genuine impairment or disability. The symptoms of ADHD are not as profoundly different from normal behavior as is often seen with other mental disorders. Still, ADHD has been shown to be impairing in life functioning in several settings and many negative life outcomes are associated with ADHD. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in children and, over the past decade, has been increasingly diagnosed in adults. It is believed that around 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD retain the disorder as adults. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is generally considered to be a developmental disorder, largely or entirely neurological in nature effecting 3-5 percent of the population.[1][2][3][4] It is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity[5] ADHD initially appears in childhood and manifests itself with symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, poor impulse control, and distractibility.[6] ADHD is currently considered to be a persistent and chronic syndrome for which no medical cure is available. While the majority of ADHD is believed to be genetic in nature, roughly about 1/5 of ADHD is thought to be acquired after conception due to brain injury either parentally or postnatal due to toxins or physical trauma.

According to a majority of medical research in the United States, as well as other countries, ADHD is today generally regarded to be a non-curable for which, however, some effective treatments are available. A wide body of evidence has shown that stimulant medication is the most effective way to treat the disorder.[7][8] Methods of treatment usually involve some combination of medication, psychotherapy, and other techniques. Some patients are able to control their symptoms over time, without the use of medication. Within society, there is some skepticism if a diagnosis denotes a genuine impairment or disability. The symptoms of ADHD are not as profoundly different from normal behavior as is often seen with other mental disorders. Still, ADHD has been shown to be impairing in life functioning in several settings and many negative life outcomes are associated with ADHD.

ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in children and, over the past decade, has been increasingly diagnosed in adults. It is believed that around 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD retain the disorder as adults.

]]> Comment on What are good sports or hobbies for children with ADHD? by Alex M http://adhdtheguide.com/what-are-good-sports-or-hobbies-for-children-with-adhd#comment-1037 Alex M Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:29:21 +0000 http://adhdtheguide.com/?p=545#comment-1037 dvdder is absolutely right...I couldn't have said it better myself. And Karate is definitely not the sport for an ADHD kid(personal experience as a Karate instructor). dvdder is absolutely right…I couldn’t have said it better myself.

And Karate is definitely not the sport for an ADHD kid(personal experience as a Karate instructor).

]]> Comment on What are good sports or hobbies for children with ADHD? by dvddyer http://adhdtheguide.com/what-are-good-sports-or-hobbies-for-children-with-adhd#comment-1036 dvddyer Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:29:21 +0000 http://adhdtheguide.com/?p=545#comment-1036 First, if I were you, I would really question the diagnosis, or get a second opinion. Kids today are too quickly diagnosed with ADHD, when in fact they are most likely hyped on too much processed sugar, corn syrup, etc. (ingredients in all of the junk food they consume). That's the first answer; examine his diet and get a second opinion. Second, the kid needs time to run around, play, jump, swim, skip, hop, whatever. They don't necessarily need to be in an organized sport. When I was a kid, I played outside all day. I hated school. In school, we make kids sit and be still/quiet almost all day, and wonder why they have behavior problems. We homeschool our daughters, and they love it. The point is a kid shouldn't be in school longer than a few hours a day. Now, I'm not judging you and I don't know your situation. So I would say you may want to re-evaluate your child's: 1. play time 2. how much sugar/caffeine is consumed 3. How long they are forced to sit during a given day. Also, here's another touchy subject. Do you discipline your child? Or is he let to do whatever he wants? If you don't discipline your child and let them know who's boss, they will never attempt to restrain their childish impulses. Good luck. First, if I were you, I would really question the diagnosis, or get a second opinion. Kids today are too quickly diagnosed with ADHD, when in fact they are most likely hyped on too much processed sugar, corn syrup, etc. (ingredients in all of the junk food they consume). That’s the first answer; examine his diet and get a second opinion.

Second, the kid needs time to run around, play, jump, swim, skip, hop, whatever. They don’t necessarily need to be in an organized sport. When I was a kid, I played outside all day. I hated school. In school, we make kids sit and be still/quiet almost all day, and wonder why they have behavior problems. We homeschool our daughters, and they love it. The point is a kid shouldn’t be in school longer than a few hours a day. Now, I’m not judging you and I don’t know your situation. So I would say you may want to re-evaluate your child’s: 1. play time 2. how much sugar/caffeine is consumed 3. How long they are forced to sit during a given day.

Also, here’s another touchy subject. Do you discipline your child? Or is he let to do whatever he wants? If you don’t discipline your child and let them know who’s boss, they will never attempt to restrain their childish impulses. Good luck.

]]> Comment on What are good sports or hobbies for children with ADHD? by Dionannan http://adhdtheguide.com/what-are-good-sports-or-hobbies-for-children-with-adhd#comment-1035 Dionannan Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:29:21 +0000 http://adhdtheguide.com/?p=545#comment-1035 I coached soccer for the YMCA and a lot of the kids where ADD/ADHD. They had a hard time focusing during practice but did really great during the games. I coached soccer for the YMCA and a lot of the kids where ADD/ADHD.
They had a hard time focusing during practice but did really great during the games.

]]> Comment on What are good sports or hobbies for children with ADHD? by saved_by_grace http://adhdtheguide.com/what-are-good-sports-or-hobbies-for-children-with-adhd#comment-1034 saved_by_grace Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:29:21 +0000 http://adhdtheguide.com/?p=545#comment-1034 Karate. It helps with discipline and concentration. Some instructors will let him try it before you commit to paying. Karate. It helps with discipline and concentration.
Some instructors will let him try it before you commit to paying.

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