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ADHD Basic Facts: What Every Parent Should Know Before Starting a Child on Medication—ADHD Toolkit
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Studies have shown that medication is effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD alone or in combination with behavioral interventions.
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ADHD—How Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosed?
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Your child’s or teen’s doctor will determine whether your child or teen has ADHD by using standard guidelines developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics specifically for children, teens, and young adults 4 to 18 years of age. It is difficult to diagnose ADHD in children younger than 4 years.
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ADHD—What Are Common Questions About Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms?
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Common questions and answers from the American Academy of Pediatrics about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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ADHD—What Are the Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
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Children with ADHD have symptoms that fall into 3 groups: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
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ADHD—What Causes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and How Is It Treated?
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ADHD is one of the most studied conditions of childhood, and it may be caused by a number of things. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the outlook for most children who receive treatment of ADHD is encouraging. There is no specific cure for ADHD, but many treatment options are available to manage the
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ADHD—What Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
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Behavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include
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ADHD—What Types of Medication Reduce Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms?
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Most experts recommend using both behavioral therapy and medication to treat ADHD depending on the age of the child. This is known as a multimodal treatment approach.
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ADHD—What is Behavioral Therapy?
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Most experts recommend using both behavioral therapy and medication to treat ADHD depending on the age of the child. This is known as a multimodal treatment approach.
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Achondroplasia (Short Stature Conditions)
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More than 100 specific conditions have been identified that can cause short stature. Achondroplasia occurs in people of all races and with equal frequency in males and females, and it affects about 1 in every 26,000 children. An estimated 10,000 individuals in the United States have achondroplasia.
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Allergic Skin Conditions
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Estimates are that up to 20% of infants and young children may be affected by eczema at some point. There is no good data about how frequently hives and contact dermatitis occur.
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Allergies: An Overview
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Allergies are very common. In a national study of children with special health care needs, 53% had allergies of some type.
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Altered Immunity: An Overview
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No one knows for sure how many children have suppressed immune systems. It is becoming more common as more children receive transplants and survive serious problems with their immune systems like HIV. Some children have temporary alterations in their immune system from medications and the immune system
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Anaphylaxis
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The key adaptation to avoiding anaphylaxis is to try to avoid the allergen. This may mean
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Asthma
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Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, affecting between 5% and 10%.
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Behavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities caused by a problem with the brain. Children with ASDs have trouble in 3 core areas of their development.
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