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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD)
Attention deficit disorders (also known as ADD or ADHD) are characterised by symptoms including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. These symptoms are associated with learning, behavioural and emotional problems and there is a chance that the condition can carry over into adolescence and adulthood.
Reviewed December 2011
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Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD)
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Links to systematic reviews discussing the evidence of the effectiveness of treatments for attention deficit disorder (ADD or ADHD).
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| Title: | ADHD - Professionals |
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| Publisher: | Headroom (South Australia) |
| Description: | The term Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) refers to a persistent pattern of symptoms of overactivity, inattention and impulsivity. |
| Date: | Dec 2011 |
| Title: | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is sometimes also called ADD. |
| Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Title: | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - non-drug therapies |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Medication is an effective treatment for ADHD, but combining medication with non-drug therapies ensures a greater success rate. Non-drug therapies include behaviour modification programs, cognitive therapy, anger management training, social training and family counselling. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - diagnosis |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural and developmental disorder. A diagnosis is made after a range of information is collected. Symptoms may include inattention, impulsivity and overactivity. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - drug therapy |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be treated with medication. The two main stimulant drugs used are dexamphetamine and methylphenidate (Ritalin). Other treatments for children with ADHD include behavioural management, psychological counselling and family support groups. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | If your friend has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Attention Deficit Disorder is one of a group of behaviour problems where kids find it really hard to concentrate on what they are doing. They find it hard to make friends and often get into trouble at home or school for not listening properly or not paying attention |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Fragile X syndrome |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Fragile X syndrome causes problems with learning and behaviour. It is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. It is found worldwide, in all races and societies. |
| Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Title: | Behavioural disorders in children |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | The most common disruptive behaviour disorders in children include oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Treatment can include therapy, education and medication. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - adults |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect adults as well as children. A person with ADHD has difficulty paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviours and keeping thoughts on track. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children (child ADHD) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD or ADD, is characterised by symptoms of hyperactivity, short attention span and difficulty with concentration. ADHD can be a strain on all concerned if not managed. |
| Date: | Nov 2010 |
| Title: | Stimulants for ADHD |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Psychostimulants are medications that increase the amount of chemical messengers to stimulate certain areas of the brain. Psychostimulants can reduce symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. |
| Date: | Oct 2010 |
| Title: | Recognising the symptoms of ADHD |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | ADHD: Recognising the symptoms, such as inattention, impulsivity or hyperactivity. |
| Date: | Oct 2010 |
| Title: | FAILSAFE diet for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information on the FAILSAFE Diet for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) written by medical professionals. |
| Date: | Sep 2010 |
| Title: | ADD and ADHD - what are they? |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | For some parents, their child's behaviour seems to be out of control unpredictable, and very difficult to manage much of the time. The child may have ADD or ADHD. |
| Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Title: | ADD and ADHD - how to manage them |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | If children do not have treatment, they will get better at controlling their own behaviour as they get older, but they may have had many difficult years at school. Often a wide range of ideas to help your child manage are needed. |
| Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Title: | Hyperactivity |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Hyperactivity: Hyperactivity is a common issue faced by many parents and families of children. Hyperactivity may be described as excessive level of activity comparatively. It is also one of three main symptoms of ADHD. |
| Date: | May 2010 |
| Title: | Impulsivity |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Impulsivity: Impulsivity is the tendency to act or do things without forethought. Here is some information on Impulsivity and possible treatments. |
| Date: | May 2010 |
| Title: | ADHD - what is it? |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is sometimes also called Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). People with ADHD usually find it hard to concentrate, especially when doing school work. |
| Date: | May 2010 |
| Title: | ADHD - how it can affect teenagers |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Someone with ADHD may begin to fall way behind other young people of the same age at school even though they would be able to do well if their ADHD was under control. |
| Date: | May 2010 |
| Title: | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder explained |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) finds it hard to pay attention, be organised, think slowly and sit still. Diagnosis is made only after a complex assessment. Children with ADHD can be helped with different techniques and may benefit from medication. |
| Date: | Mar 2010 |
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