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 September 2008

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Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), 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:   Aug 2008
Title:   Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is sometimes also called ADD.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Homeopathy for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or hyperkinetic disorder
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This review aimed to assess the evidence for homeopathy as an intervention for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Four trials were retrieved and assessed with mixed results. Overall the results of this review found no evidence of effectiveness fo...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   If your friend has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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 2008
Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - adults
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was once thought to affect only children, but symptoms can persist into adulthood. The cause of the disorder is unknown, but problems with brain chemistry might play a part.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - drug therapy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Approximately one in every hundred Australian children is presently taking drugs to manage the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The two main stimulant drugs used include dexamphetamine and methylphenidate (Ritalin).
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - diagnosis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural and developmental disorder that affects young children. Symptoms may include inattention, impulsivity and overactivity. There is no single test for ADHD. A diagnosis is made after a range of information is collected.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder explained
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:   Feb 2007
Title:   Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatments
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a problem related to brain development. Find out how doctors treat ADHD with medicines and psychological therapy.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Behavioural disorders in children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some children have extremely difficult and challenging behaviours that are outside the norm for their age. The most common disruptive behaviour disorders include oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Publisher:   Mental Health Association NSW
Description:   Factsheet discussing ADHD - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and ways to help.
Date:   Sep 2001
Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Publisher:   Headroom (Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide)
Description:   Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its treatment continues to be discussed and debated. Due to the contentious nature of ADHD it is important for General Practitioners to consider a number of issues.
Date:   Nov 2005
Title:   A current treatment approach for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   There is emerging evidence that children do better when medicines are given in conjunction with comprehensive behavioural interventions. The psychostimulants dexamphetamine and methylphenidate are the primary drug treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adolescents in New South Wales - 2007
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   This document represents the final report of the Special Review of attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents which was conducted in New South Wales in 2007
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   ADD and ADHD - what are they?
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:   Feb 2008
Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - non-drug therapies
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:   Feb 2007
Title:   ADHD - what is it?
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:   Oct 2007
Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The most effective treatment for ADHD is dexamphetamine or methylphenidate. These medicines work best when they are given in conjunction with education and counselling.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   DAMP
Publisher:   Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   DAMP is used as an umbrella term to cover various combinations of motor control and perceptual problems in addition to attentional difficulties. Children who have DAMP may not have any definite neurological disorder or identifiable brain damage. It is thought that their brain networks behave differently to other children.
Date:   Aug 2001
Title:   Availability of methylphenidate
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Response to the question What is the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee's justification for not including methylphenidate on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, while allowing dexamphetamine?
Date:   Oct 2001
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