Research on ADD
Research provides us with insight about Attention Deficit Disorder. Articles with a variety of topics related to ADD will be featured here.
ADD is a Biological Disorder  Is Attention Deficit Disorder an actual disorder? Recent British research shows that ADD is a biologically based brain disorder that is linked to copy number variants (CNVs) in our genetic code. Attention Deficit Disorder and Rewards  Many people are reluctant to provide rewards for children, since they feel that kids who are rewarded don't understand how the real world works. See what recent research from the University of Nottingham suggests about rewards and ADD. Brain Imaging Research and ADD  What does current research show about Attention Deficit Disorder? Two recent studies, using brain imaging technology, might bring us closer to having a single test to diagnose ADD and better criteria to know when to do early interventions. CDC´s Childhood Lead Poisoning [offsite link] Usually, I will only provide links to my associated writing. However, I feel strongly that you should have more information about preventing lead exposure in children. Here is an off-site link from the Centers for Disease Control that you can use for research.
Emotional Control and Attention Deficit Disorder  Have you ever watched an adult fly into a towering rage over something that seemed trivial to you? Why did they react that way? The person might have ADD/ADHD and deficient emotional self-regulation. A recent study suggests that this problem may be inherited. Whole families can struggle with this. Lead and ADD Development  Biological research has shown that most Attention Deficit Disorder may have its roots in heredity. What happens when ADD/ADHD can’t be attributed to genetics? Could its cause be environmental? Recent research suggests that lead could play a part in developing ADD.
Sleep Improves Functioning and ADD  Building established routines, to help your child to get adequate sleep, is more than a way to end the day’s activities. These routines are essential to your child’s daily functioning. They assist him in getting enough sleep to deal with what comes his way during the day and help him build success. Sleep Problems and ADD  Parents of teens with ADD often worry that their teens are not getting enough rest. It turns out that they are right. Recent research tells how teens with ADD struggle to get quality sleep. Up to half of teens with Attention Deficit Disorder have various sleep disorders. Find out how you can help! Tangible Rewards to Intrinsic Rewards and ADD  Children with Attention Deficit Disorder need rewards to be able to attend to task at their optimum level. You can help them along the road to success by being smart about how you reward them. Find things that they want and help to guide them by using rewards wisely. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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