Does a child with  ADHD ever get rid of it by becoming an adult?
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if the child is truely just adhd they can outgrow it.  but if your child is like mine...adhd/bipolar or is he has the obsessive defiance disorder or any of the other disorders out there, chances are they'll be taking meds for the rest of their lives.
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My son has ADHD and so does my husband.  My son was on Ritalin and we didn't have any luck, He is 18 now and hasn't been on meds sice age 13. he has a lot of anger and frustration issues but he self medicates with Skateboarding. He says it helps him to escape and slow his brain down. And get rid of his aggression. My husband is on Strattera and Except for having a daily throw up session he says it helps him to concentrate and focus on his job.
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Don"t worry there is alot of help out there. I took my daughter to the Regional Center in KCmo. They referred me to Childrens Mercy for testing and diagnosis. You can apply for Medicaid and SSi and they will pay for therapists and doctors.The Regional Center will send therapists to your home for behavior,ot or whatever your child might need!Here is the number for the Regional Center 816-889-3400 Premier Therapy 816-363-2052 . Contact person for the Regional Center is Wendy Snow. Also go on line and type in adhd and it will give you all the medical info you need. My nephew has Adhd and he was on Ritlin for several years,it"s a behavior med also several others available if needed. Good luck if you need to talk leave your EMAIL addresse.
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Don't listen to the bullshit person above me. Just another Tom Cruise on a useless cruisade. I have ADHD and I've had a friend tell me that out of all the people she's knows who've been diagnosed with it, I'm the one she truly believes has it. I hate when people try to call it bullshit because I deal with it EVERY DAY.\n\nAnyway, enough ranting. I know that in 1991, the US department of Education determined that children with ADHD were included for services under PL 94-142. This law states that all children with disabilities between ages of 6 and 21, regardless of the type or severity of their disability are to receive free, appropriate public education at the public's expense.  It means that the schools are required by law to make accomendations (differently worded tests, longer testing periods, different testing environment, etc) and provide you with services (allowing you to tape record lectures, have a note taker, etc).\n\nI'm pretty sure though that once you get past 21, the government is not going to give you money or assistance, but you can't be discriminated against as far as jobs go and great bosses will understand your condition and try to make accomendations for you.\n\nHope this helps!
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There is a growing number of professionals who are choosing to specialize in the treatment of adults who have ADD and ADHD, so your choices of treatment (if you are considering it) are far better than they were not long ago. The first thing that you might want to investigate is finding a professional who can administer testing to ascertain whether you have ADD or ADHD. This information is helpful, not only for you, but for whatever professionals you might choose for intervention (medication, therapy). You do have the right however, to simply go to your general physician and explain that you suspect you may have ADD/ADHD. Depending on the physician, you may be offered one of the many ADD/ADHD medications or you may be referred for therapy/counseling. Your insurance coverage wll dictate what type(s) of interventions you will be covered for and the number of sessions in therapy/counseling you will be allotted (when you have reached the limit, your physician or therapist does have the ability to appeal for more sessions, if they can substantiate the need). \nI think the best advice is to stay positive. ADD and ADHD are sources of strength. As individuals with ADD and ADHD, we are resourceful, creative thinkers who have the ability to put 110% into anything we put our mind to. There are several online communities with wonderful people who support one another and celebrate ADD and ADHD as positive; connecting with them may also help you learn more.
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My mom's friend (a child psychologist) swears he can predict ADHD by the way infants move.  He says that infants who will later have ADHD will typically show significantly more "purposeless movement" than is typical for their age.  Don't worry, he doesn't label them ADHD or anything, it's just for his own amusement, really, but from what I've heard, he's usually right about it.\n\nMy mom has diagnosed ADHD in preschoolers (about 3 years old) exactly twice in over 20 years as a practicing psychologist, seeing primarily children.  Both were put on Ritalin, and responded quite well.  Although Ritalin is not approved for use in kids under 6, both of these kids were so out of control that it was actually safer to put them on Ritalin than not to.  They were doing things like jumping off playground equiment and hanging from ceiling fans, and had had stitches and even broken bones several times, despite the best efforts of good parents.\n\nBut diagnosing ADHD in a preschooler is rare.  ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in kids around ages 6-8.  That's when they start to be expected that they sit still in class, and when it starts to be problematic for them not to.\n\nADHD can also be newly diagnosed in older kids and even adults.  There's thought to be a genetic component to ADHD, and it's somewhat common for parents to be diagnosed with ADHD after their child is diagnosed with it.  It's more common for women than men since ADHD has traditionally not been diagnosed in girls as often since the symptoms are usually different (mainly because of different social standards), and the classic symptoms are more often seen in boys.
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my son has adhd. you just need to listen to him. He gets soooo upset when you don't let him fully explain himself, even if your in a hurry...listen and validate his thoughts. Also just take time to sit and read with him, or talk about how he feels, what he's into and so on. I't soo tough. my son's 8 and has alot of trouble with friends in school. he's a good kid, they just need lots of love.
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It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have ADHD, or approximately 2 million children in the United States. This means that in a classroom of 25 to 30 children, it is likely that at least one will have ADHD. \n\nSource: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) \n\nAttention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADD / ADHD) is a condition characterized by poor self-regulation. The person with ADD has difficulty inhibiting their spontaneous responses. According to Gabor Mate “The hallmark of ADD is an automatic, unwilled "tuning out," a frustrating non-presence of mind. People suddenly find that they have heard nothing of what they have been listening to, saw nothing of what they were looking at, remember nothing of what they were trying to concentrate on. One misses information and directions, misplaces things, and struggles to stay abreast of conversations. Tuning out creates practical hardships, and it also interferes with one’s enjoyment of life” \n\nWhat are the signs and symptoms of ADD or ADHD? \nADD / ADHD varies significantly among individuals; children with ADD / ADHD don’t all have the same problems. Some may be hyperactive. Others may be under-active. Some may have great problems with attention. Others may be mildly inattentive but overly impulsive. Still others may have significant problems in all three areas (attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity). The three subtypes of ADD / ADHD are: \n\nPredominantly inattentive type \nPredominantly hyperactive-impulsive type \nCombined type (inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity) \nFrom time to time, practically every person can be a bit absent-minded, restless, fidgety, or impulsive. With ADD / ADHD, these behaviors occur far more often and therefore are the rule and not the exception. \n\nSymptoms of inattention \n\nPeople with inattentive symptoms of ADD have difficulty keeping their mind on any one thing. They may get bored easily with a task and bounce to the next task, and the next task after that. Organizing and completing a task is difficult. They may however give undivided and effortless attention to activities and topics they enjoy. People with ADD often have difficulty learning something new. \n\nSome symptoms of inattention are \n\nignores details; makes careless mistakes \ndifficulty sustaining attention or listening when directly addressed \ndifficulty following instructions or finishing tasks \nappears forgetful, disorganized, distracted \n\nSymptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity \n\nPeople with hyperactive or impulsive symptoms of ADHD seem to be always in motion. Sitting still can be very difficult. They may dash around, squirm in their seats, roam around the room or talk incessantly. They may try to do several things at once, bouncing around from one activity to the next. \n\nSome symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity are \n\nfidgety, squirmy \ndifficulty staying seated \nin constant motion, often running or climbing inappropriately \nphysical restlessness; difficulty with quiet, sedentary activities \nexcessive talking; blurts out answers before questions are completed \ndifficulty waiting; interrupts or intrudes on others \nBecause hyperactivity and inattention are expected behaviors at some ages in childhood, it is the impulsive behaviors that often stand out in very young children with ADD / ADHD. By age four or five, though, most children have become more selectively attentive and less active, so those with ADD / ADHD stand out in all three behaviors: inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. \n\nHow are working memory and executive functioning related to ADD / ADHD? \nThose who have ADD / ADHD tend to be low on “working memory”: the ability to hold information in memory that must be used to make decisions and to guide behavior. Working memory and executive functioning are closely tied. Executive functioning includes the abilities to plan, prioritize, organize, persist, multi-task, move toward a goal, delay
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i have a son who was recently diagnosed with adhd and he is 19yrs old and in prison for armed robbery and only in there did they diagnose him he was never diagnosed by anyone else when he was little though
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Specialists who are able to treat ADHD and ADD include child\npsychiatrists and psychologists, developmental/behavioral\npediatricians, or behavioral neurologists and clinical social workers.\nIf medication is needed, then the best professional would be a\npsychiatrist, pediatrician or neurologists. Psychologists and social\nworkers are unable to prescribe medication, although some work in\nconjunction with professionals that can.\n\n“The family can start by talking with the child's pediatrician or\ntheir family doctor. Some pediatricians may do the assessment\nthemselves, but often they refer the family to an appropriate mental\nhealth specialist they know and trust. In addition, state and local\nagencies that serve families and children, as well as some of the\nvolunteer organizations listed at the end of this document, can help\nidentify appropriate specialists.”\n\nSpecialtyCan Diagnose ADHDCan prescribe medication, if\nneededProvides counseling or training\nPsychiatristsyesyesyes\nPsychologistsyesnoyes\nPediatricians or Family Physiciansyesyesno\nNeurologistsyesyesno\nClinical Social workersyesnoyes\n\n\n\n“There are several types of specialists qualified to diagnose and\ntreat ADHD. Child psychiatrists are doctors who specialize in\ndiagnosing and treating childhood mental and behavioral disorders. A\npsychiatrist can provide therapy and prescribe any needed medications.\nChild psychologists are also qualified to diagnose and treat ADHD.\nThey can provide therapy for the child and help the family develop\nways to deal with the disorder. But psychologists are not medical\ndoctors and must rely on the child's physician to do medical exams and\nprescribe medication. Neurologists, doctors who work with disorders of\nthe brain and nervous system, can also diagnose ADHD and prescribe\nmedicines. But unlike psychiatrists and psychologists, neurologists\nusually do not provide therapy for the emotional aspects of the\ndisorder.”\nhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm#diag\n\nChoosing a doctor\n==================\n“One of the most important decisions parents make is which doctor to\nchoose for their child. This doctor will have a long relationship with\nand a lasting impact on your child and your family. It is important to\nchoose a doctor you feel comfortable with — someone you can trust when\nit comes to your child's health.”\nhttp://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=545\n\n\n\n\nEmory Child and Adolescent Psychiatric \n========================================\n”Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston has Child and Adolescent\nPsychiatric Fellows. These are trained psychiatrists who specialize in\nChild and Adolescent Psychiatry. They complete clinical rotations and\nprovide after-hours service with attending physician coverage through\nthe Department of Psychiatry at Emory University.” Children’s at\nEgleston 404-785-6000\nhttp://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=2584\n\n“Egleston, a part of the recently merged Egleston and Scottish Rite\nChildren’s Hospitals now called Children’s Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA),\nis a 230 bed private teaching hospital that serves as one of the\nprimary inpatient facilities for the Emory Department of Pediatrics.\nEgleston provides both primary care for children, adolescents, and\ntheir families in metropolitan Atlanta and tertiary care for patients\nthroughout the Southeast. At this time the only child psychiatric\nservice at Egleston is an active consultation/liaison service highly\nfocused on children with chronic illnesses.”\nhttp://www.psychiatry.emory.edu/clinicalsiteschildrenhospitalofatlantaategleston.htm\n\nThere are several choices on this site\nhttp://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=993\n\n\nDr. Gore\n---------\n“Kids - I treat children, and have seen children as young as sisters\nwho were four and two years old. But I don't see kids alone. I see\nchildren as a function of where they are within their family. It's not\nOK to have parents i
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Routine is essential. That is, simple, consistent routines. \n\nThey should be very specific, including (for example) when to take of shoes after school and exactly where to put them. That way shoes never get lost in the morning. When to eat, and how much.\n\nAny chore obligations should be written out, timetabled and strictly adhered to.\n\nSimple strategies for helping kids with ADHD:\n- Make sure your child is looking at you before you talk\n- Give short, clear instructions – one or two steps at a time\n- Use visual support for instructions, like a whiteboard or checklist\n- Have consistent daily routines\n- Establish some simple rules for behaviour at home\n- As much as possible, minimise situations that make your\nchild unnecessarily stressed\n- Praise your child for good behaviours and try to ignore minor irritations\n\nPlease email me for further information: tim0huxley@yahoo.com.sg\nand I will send you the details of some excellent contacts.
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No.  It can be controlled well for some people better than others, but never goes away.  Some schizophrenics THINK it has gone away and don't take their meds anymore but it really never does.
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This is not a disease thats a Disorder and the right name of it is ADHD....its better if u talk to a psychiatrist if the kid has some problem in his/her study or her social contact at school but most of children with this disorder (if they dont lose their study) will get better in future.
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All the answers so far are pretty gloomy but there is a grain of truth in them. For if a child psycholgist became an adult losing all contacts with childhood he will soon go out of practice.This he can hardly affford to do.It is professionally necessary for him to be in tune with the psychology of children. This can be done only if he remains in tune with children. Outwardly it may appear that the adult psychologist is indulging in child-like fancies.Unless he does or feigns to do he cannot obtain the confidence of the child patients. They would withdraw into themseles and just clamp us.Three obstinacies are beyond correction-child,woman and king. The kings are no more leaving only two in the field of which    child obstinaccy is a hard nut to crack except with a toy hammer. Unless the child psychologist keeps his knowledge of handling it throughout he may even strike his head and yet the child would not open up.So thank god and pray to him(if you are abeliever) that the child psychologist should continue to remain a child throughout his life Let the  dwarf remain a midget  throughout.. Then and then only he can talk in prattle with children which is the only language they understand, draw out their fears and remove them.
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The syndrome Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) defies a concrete definition. There are no blood tests, brain scans, or psychological tests that definitively diagnose it.\n\nNot all Attention Deficit Disorders display the same exact symptoms.  There are many combinations of cognitive and behavioral problems that may exist.\n\nADD/ADHD is not an imaginary disorder.  It is a chronic developmental disorder which is genetically based.  It is not a learning disability, but can co?exist with learning disabilities in approximately 25 to 33 percent of those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.\n\nIn general when the public deals with issues concerning children, they don’t want to believe that ADD/ADHD is a real problem that requires medication because it is often treated with Ritalin which is a controlled substance.  \n\nStudies have found that stimulants are the single most effective way to treat this disorder.  \n\n\n\n\nIs that enough or would you like more?
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Check the CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).  The site has info for adults and employment problems, advocacy, health insurance, professional directory, and a resource center.
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seek help by a therapist he may have odd (it is a defient disorder) there is treatment for it or it is early stages of adhd my 11 yr old has it but was diagnosed at 4