Where can I go to learn more about ADHD

  1. leisette profile image57
    leisetteposted 12 years ago

    Where can I go to learn more about ADHD

    I have five year old son who has ADHD and Mild Mental Retardation, and he also has ODD. I've been taking him therapy ever since he was Two. I was also wonder were could I go for support cause I could really need the help

  2. Enelle Lamb profile image73
    Enelle Lambposted 12 years ago

    There are several books that you might be interested in, one of them being Take Charge of ADHD by Russell Barkley, and available on One Small Step for Parents. There are also several posts about ADHD/ODD, resources, websites, and a forum for questions, answers and support.

    The blog also lists other blogs of interest for support and answers for parents of younger children, and teens.

  3. cgignoux profile image60
    cgignouxposted 12 years ago

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, known as ADHD, is a brain type that affects between 15-20 million American adults, adolescents, and children. It is hard to know exactly how many have this rapid fire thinking pattern called ADHD because many go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed.

    The primary symptoms of ADHD are inattention, impulsivity, emotionality and sometimes hyperactivity. However, the diagnosis of ADHD is not based on the presence of these symptoms alone. Most people find themselves being distracted and impulsive, even hyperactive, at some points in their lives. But what distinguishes ADHD from “everyday” inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity is the severity, duration and scope of these symptoms, as well as how they affect a person’s everyday life.

    People with these primary symptoms often find it challenging to:

    Manage time
    Focus
    Organize
    Meet Deadlines
    Finish Projects
    Understand themselves
    Share and manage their feelings
    Relate successfully to others
    Realize their potential
    In addition, they may have difficulty with memory and forgetfulness, distraction, excessive talking, and experience feelings of being overwhelmed  or frustrated.  Many also have challenges with procrastination, over-stimulation, and negativity.

    Secondary Symptoms of ADHD

    Secondary symptoms of ADHD may include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, boredom, addictions and poor self image. These symptoms are often a result of the stresses and challenges of living with the primary symptoms.

    Most people with ADHD are brilliant innovators and top class problem solvers. With the right assistance from others, professional and nonprofessional, they can lead highly productive, resourceful and meaningful lives. They can draw on medication, therapy, coaching, educational resources, and the love and understanding of those around them to enrich and support their innate potential and interests. They can learn to trust themselves.

 
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