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:   ADD and ADHD - how to manage them
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:   May 2009
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:   May 2009
Title:   ADHD - how it can affect teenagers
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:   Mar 2009
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:   Mar 2009
Title:   ADHD medicine - making the choice
Publisher:   Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
Description:   There is much confusion and controversy around the use of ADHD medicines.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Risperidone for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in people with intellectual disabilities
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more common in people with intellectual disability than in the general population. As in the general population, ADHD adversely affects the ability to learn and is associated with behavioural disturban...
Date:   Feb 2009
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:   Jan 2009
Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) information, 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. Read on for more info in ADHD
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Fragile X syndrome
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:   Nov 2008
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 (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:   Your questions to the PBAC: Methylphenidate
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The management of adolescents who need stimulant medications is complicated by the restrictions of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). I have a patient who has benefited from using an extended-release formulation of methylphenidate. She is calmer and more relaxed than she was on intermittent doses of the immediate-release formulation.
Date:   Jun 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:   Mar 2008
Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - adults
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 2008
Title:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - diagnosis
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:   Mar 2008
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:   Mar 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:   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 - drug therapy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be treated with medication. The two main stimulant drugs used include dexamphetamine and methylphenidate (Ritalin). Other treatments for children with ADHD include behavioural management, psychological counselling and family support groups.
Date:   Sep 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
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