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'''Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)''' is a controversial diagnosed disease of adolescents that is characterized by lack of ability to focus on the task at hand, and often with a lack of ability to sit still. One cause is a lack of ''discipline.''  However, diet, lack of exercise, environmental factors, and genetic factors can be causal factors for attention problems and/or hyperactivity.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Hyperactive-Brain-Functional-Medicine/dp/0968510809/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273311192&sr=1-1 Healing the hyperactive brain by Michael Lyons, M.D.]</ref>

'''Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)''' is a controversial diagnosed [[disease]] of adolescents that is characterized by lack of ability to focus on the task at hand, and often with a lack of ability to sit still. One cause is a lack of ''discipline.''  However, diet, lack of exercise, environmental factors, and genetic factors can be causal factors for attention problems and/or hyperactivity.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Hyperactive-Brain-Functional-Medicine/dp/0968510809/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273311192&sr=1-1 Healing the hyperactive brain by Michael Lyons, M.D.]</ref>

== Diagnosis ==

== Diagnosis ==

 

There are three common methods of diagnosing ADHD: parental observations and consultation with a healthcare provider, surveys and [[computer]] performance tests.  In addition, Quantitative EEG analysis can be helpful in diagnosing ADHD.<ref>[http://www.mindalive.com/1_0/article%203.pdf ADHD diagnosis and Quantitative EEG Analysis and audio-visual entrainment]</ref>  

There are three common methods of diagnosing ADHD: parental observations and consultation with a healthcare provider, surveys and computer performance tests.  In addition, Quantitative EEG analysis can be helpful in diagnosing ADHD.<ref>[http://www.mindalive.com/1_0/article%203.pdf ADHD diagnosis and Quantitative EEG Analysis and audio-visual entrainment]</ref>  

=== Surveys to diagnose ADHD ===

=== Surveys to diagnose ADHD ===

Surveys do not rely on an individual's willingness to take a computer performance test, but survey questions have an element of subjectivity.

Surveys do not rely on an individual's willingness to take a computer performance test, but survey questions have an element of subjectivity.

=== Test of variables of Attention - T.O.V.A. computer performance test ===

=== Test of variables of Attention - T.O.V.A. computer performance test ===

The T.O.V.A. "is an objective, neurophysiological measure of attention, not a subjective rating of behavior. It is a 21.6 minute long, very simple "computer game" that measures your responses to either visual or auditory stimuli. These measurements are then compared to the measurements of a group of people without attention disorders who took the T.O.V.A."<ref>[http://www.tovatest.com/ TOVA test website]</ref> The TOVA test measures errors of omission commonly associated with inattention and errors of commission (misidentifying a closely resembling decoy stimuli) commonly associated with hyperactivity/impulsiveness.<ref>[http://www.tovatest.com/about-the-t-o-v-a/ About the TOVA test]</ref>

The T.O.V.A. "is an objective, neurophysiological measure of attention, not a subjective rating of behavior. It is a 21.6 minute long, very simple "computer game" that measures your responses to either visual or auditory stimuli. These measurements are then compared to the measurements of a group of people without attention disorders who took the T.O.V.A."<ref>[http://www.tovatest.com/ TOVA test website]</ref> The TOVA test measures errors of omission commonly associated with inattention and errors of commission (misidentifying a closely resembling decoy stimuli) commonly associated with hyperactivity/impulsiveness.<ref>[http://www.tovatest.com/about-the-t-o-v-a/ About the TOVA test]</ref>

== Treatment ==

== Treatment ==

 

There are a number of non-[[drug]] cures to ADHD used by a number of [[health]] professionals and schools which have been shown to be effective and can be used in conjunction with each other. For example, the treatments of: audio-visual entrainment, nutrition, exercise, cognitive development software, neurofeedback, psychosocial training and remediation of environmental contaminants and/or removing the patient from unhealthful environmental conditions.<ref>[http://www.mindalive.com/3_1.htm Audio-visual entrainment study and ADHD]</ref><ref>[http://www.mindalive.com/1_0/article%203.pdf ADHD and audio-visual entrainment]</ref><ref>[http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805061282/adhdnewscom02-20 ADHD and nutrition]</ref><ref>Butnik, Steven M. "Neurofeedback in adolescents and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder." Journal of Clinical Psychology, May 2005. Vol. 61 Issue 5, p621-625</ref><ref>[http://www.sharperprograms.com/ ADHD and cognitive development software]</ref><ref>[http://hes.dasa.ncsu.edu/news/exercise-and-adhd Exercise, cognitive training, psychosocial training and ADHD]</ref><ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Hyperactive-Brain-Functional-Medicine/dp/0968510809/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273311192&sr=1-1 Healing the hyperactive brain by Michael Lyons, M.D.]</ref> In addition, Dr. Margolis, a pediatrician for 36 years who conducted an informal trial of Nikken magnetic products with a number of his patients with attention and behavior issues, reported positive results through the use of these specially engineered magnets.<ref>The ADD Answer: How to Help Your Child Now By Dr. Frank Lawlis</ref><ref>[http://healthsolutionsintl.com/test-for-addadhd-dr-bernie-margolis-study-on-using-magnetic-products/ TEST FOR ADD ISSUES AND THE USE OF MAGNETIC PRODUCTS]</ref>

There are a number of non-drug cures to ADHD used by a number of health professionals and schools which have been shown to be effective and can be used in conjunction with each other. For example, the treatments of: audio-visual entrainment, nutrition, exercise, cognitive development software, neurofeedback, psychosocial training and remediation of environmental contaminants and/or removing the patient from unhealthful environmental conditions.<ref>[http://www.mindalive.com/3_1.htm Audio-visual entrainment study and ADHD]</ref><ref>[http://www.mindalive.com/1_0/article%203.pdf ADHD and audio-visual entrainment]</ref><ref>[http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805061282/adhdnewscom02-20 ADHD and nutrition]</ref><ref>Butnik, Steven M. "Neurofeedback in adolescents and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder." Journal of Clinical Psychology, May 2005. Vol. 61 Issue 5, p621-625</ref><ref>[http://www.sharperprograms.com/ ADHD and cognitive development software]</ref><ref>[http://hes.dasa.ncsu.edu/news/exercise-and-adhd Exercise, cognitive training, psychosocial training and ADHD]</ref><ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Hyperactive-Brain-Functional-Medicine/dp/0968510809/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273311192&sr=1-1 Healing the hyperactive brain by Michael Lyons, M.D.]</ref> In addition, Dr. Margolis, a pediatrician for 36 years who conducted an informal trial of Nikken magnetic products with a number of his patients with attention and behavior issues, reported positive results through the use of these specially engineered magnets.<ref>The ADD Answer: How to Help Your Child Now By Dr. Frank Lawlis</ref><ref>[http://healthsolutionsintl.com/test-for-addadhd-dr-bernie-margolis-study-on-using-magnetic-products/ TEST FOR ADD ISSUES AND THE USE OF MAGNETIC PRODUCTS]</ref>

=== Overuse of drug treatments ===

=== Overuse of drug treatments ===

Sadly, the "treatment" that child psychiatrists, and school districts, often prescribe (or demand) involves giving the patient a large number of expensive &ndash; and possibly dangerous &ndash; drugs.

Sadly, the "treatment" that child psychiatrists, and school districts, often prescribe (or demand) involves giving the patient a large number of expensive &ndash; and possibly dangerous &ndash; drugs.

== External links ==

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