Find the Latest Research on Attention Deficit Disorder

If you are trying to find the latest research on attention deficit disorder (ADD), you may have to broaden your search to include Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). The Attention Deficit Disorder Association explains that AD/HD and ADD are actually one in the same condition, and the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry describes AD/HD as a condition where the individuals suffering can have difficulty with their attention span, may show increased activity, and those people suffer from difficulty in dealing with impulsivity obstacles.

Steps

 * 1) Stay up-to-date on ADD and AD/HD information by connecting to major medical online resources. Trusted resources like Mayo Clinic, WebMD and Cleveland Clinic will give you accurate information based on their research and reputable knowledge base.  [[Image:Find the Latest Research on Attention Deficit Disorder Step 1.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 2) * Check out what resources Mayo Clinic has to offer at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/adhd/DS00275 Their ADD section gives information on potential causes, risk factors, symptoms, how to prepare for a doctor's appointment, diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle information.
 * 3) * Take a look at the resources provided through WebMD at http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/default.htm There you can find information on symptoms, different types, diagnosis, treatment options and possible home remedies.
 * 4) * Find information from the Cleveland Clinic for adults with ADD at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic_Attention_Deficit_Hyperactivity_Disorder_ADHD_in_Adults_2
 * 5) Keep up with the research on ADD and AD/HD. Research studies may shed additional light on questions that you might have regarding treatment, or joining a study may be something that you are interested in pursuing.  [[Image:Find the Latest Research on Attention Deficit Disorder Step 2.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 6) * Learn about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/
 * 7) Follow the information provided by major medical professional groups and associations. These organizations tend to be leaders in the field in terms of information validity and timeliness.  [[Image:Find the Latest Research on Attention Deficit Disorder Step 3.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 8) * Use the family guide from the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry found at http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/ADHD_Resource_Center/ADHD_A_Guide_for_Families/Home.aspx to help you gather information.
 * 9) * Take advantage of the resources and information provided by the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) found at http://www.add.org/. There you can find the latest news, webinars, where to find professionals and more.
 * 10) Check out available online webinars.  [[Image:Find the Latest Research on Attention Deficit Disorder Step 4.jpg|center|550px]]
 * 11) * Watch a webinar on AD/HD from Dr. Mary Ann Block at http://blockcenter.com/blog/webinar/.
 * 12) * Psych Central has information on free webinars, audio classes and teleseminars at http://blogs.psychcentral.com/adhd-zoe/2011/03/got-help-free-webinars-teleseminars-and-audioclasses-for-adhders/.

Tips

 * Trust information from the medical community over information that you gather from your support groups. While firsthand stories can be beneficial, unbiased medical advice should shed more light on the subject of ADD or AD/HD than personal knowledge being passed between individuals.

Related wikiHows

 * How to Help a Child With Attention Deficit Disorder Organize Schoolwork
 * How to Recognize the Signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
 * How to Define ADHD
 * How to Spot and Deal With Attention Deficit Trait

Sources and Citations

 * http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/adhd/DS00275
 * http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/default.htm
 * http://www.nimh.nih.gov/trials/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-add.shtml
 * http://www.aacap.org/cs/ADHD.ResourceCenter
 * http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/research.html
 * http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/add_and_adhd/