Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can impact an individual across the lifespan, including difficulty in paying attention, higher levels of activity, and difficulty in controlling one’s impulses (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2021). It has been found that 31% of children with autism also meet criteria for an ADHD diagnosis (Leyfer et al., 2006). The National Resource Center on ADHD provides a variety of resources for individuals with ADHD, their families, and professionals that work with the population. Information on advocacy efforts, publications, toolkits for parents and caregivers, information libraries, and more provide a plethora of guidance for individuals with ADHD and those supporting them. 

the Association for Science in Autism Treatment on comorbidities in autism Web page.

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THESE ONLINE ATTENTION  DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) TESTS ARE BASED ON GUIDELINES SET BY ADHD RESEARCH CENTER AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED WITH ADHD RESEARCH. THESE TESTS ARE PURELY INDICATIVE IN NATURE AND MUST NOT BE, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CONSIDERED A DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS OF ADHD... TO PARTICIPATE IN A PROFESSIONAL SCREENING OF ADHD PLEASE CONSULT A QUALIFIED MEDICAL PRACTITIONER.

ADHD Test For Kids (5 To 16 Years) by autism 360

This extensive online ADHD assessment for children would require you to answer each question. The questions would be situational i.e. based on an event or a particular scenario. After reading the question, you would need to guess whether you agree that the question statement would be your best natural reaction (based on your personality and behavior).

Recommended For: Children (5 to 16 years)Question Type: Computer AdaptiveTotal Questions: 50Time Required: 5 to 7 mins (approximately)

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ADHD Test For Adults (16+ Years) by autism 360

This online ADHD quiz for Adults would consist of approximately 50 MCQ type questions. The questions would be scenario centric i.e. based on an event or situation. Choose the option/s that best fit your your personality and behavior.

Recommended For: Adults (5 to 16 years)Question Type: Computer Adaptive MCQ typeTotal Questions: 50Time Required: 7 to 9 mins (approximately)

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please consult with a professional who knows how to diagnose ADHD such as a child psychiatrist or psychologist, pediatric neurologist, or developmental pediatrician, for an evaluation  also please make sure that they understand the diagnostic criteria for  Attention Deficit 

Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) such as if you live in the US they should now be using the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders

fifth edition (DSM -V) which came out in 2013 and if you live anywhere else other than the US you should be using the international classifications of diseases manual 10th edition (ICD10) which came out in 1994.

The Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD according to the AAFP and DSM-V

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It’s time to have a conversation about adult ADHD From coexisting mood disorders to the impact on work, relationships, and social lives, ADHD in adulthood can be more complex than you think  

Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder

From renowned mental health expert and speaker Dr. Gabor Maté, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) as genetically based—and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition.

In this breakthrough guide to understanding, treating, and healing Attention Deficit Disorder, Dr. Gabor Maté, bestselling author of The Myth of Normal, and himself diagnosed with ADD:

Demonstrates that the condition is not a genetic “illness” but a response to environmental stress

Explains that in ADD, circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy–and why

Shows how ‘distractibility’ is the psychological product of life experience

Allows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick, and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions and behaviors

Expresses optimism about neurological development even in adulthood

Presents a program of how to promote this development in both children and adults

Whereas other books on the subject describe the condition as inherited, Dr. Maté believes that our social and emotional environments play a key role in both the cause of and cure for this condition. In Scattered Minds, he describes the painful realities of ADD and its effect on children as well as on career and social paths in adults.

While acknowledging that genetics may indeed play a part in predisposing a person toward ADD, Dr. Maté moves beyond that to focus on the things we can control: changes in environment, family dynamics, and parenting choices. He draws heavily on his own experience with the disorder, as both an ADD sufferer and the parent of diagnosed children. Providing a thorough overview of ADD and its treatments, without blaming anyone, Scattered Minds is essential and life-changing listening for the millions of ADD sufferers in North America today.

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Dr. Phil Kids and ADHD Meds~ Too Much Too Soon? [ Full Episode ] (2.21.23) 

School nurses administer more daily medication for ADHD than any other chronic health condition. In December 2022, the Drug Enforcement Agency warned that over prescription of ADHD medication could be as bad as the opioid crisis. Is medicating children for ADHD a troubling trend or an appropriate response? Megan says her 7-year-old son has always been a handful, and when she finally made an appointment to discuss this with his physician last summer, the recommendation was medication. Hear why she says she’s worried and blames herself for his behavior. Then, Cassie and Carl say their 3-year-old twin boys were acting so wildly during an evaluation that their doctor said she hadn’t seen a case of ADHD so bad in a long time. Now that the boys are medicated, what does Cassie say is her biggest worry? And, Dr. Daniel Amen, founder of the Amen Clinics and New York Times best-selling author, and psychiatrist Charles Sophy weigh in on whether kids are over diagnosed and overmedicated for ADD and ADHD.  

The Upside of ADHD  

While the ADHD brain comes with some challenges that need to be managed through diagnosis and treatment, it also comes with some pretty impressive strengths. 

These strengths must be encouraged and allowed to flourish — not just for the good of individuals with ADHD, but for society as a whole. People with ADHD, that is properly managed, have the ability to become our top creators, innovators, entrepreneurs, and award-winning artists.

 In fact, there are countless examples of notable people with ADHD who have changed the course of history and even more today who are forging new paths in art, music, sports, business and technology. 

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affects a person’s ability to move due to brain damage during pregnancy or shortly after birth (CDC, 2020). Cerebral palsy can manifest in different ways, affecting a person’s muscle control, movement, posture, balance, coordination, and reflexes. Cerebral palsy may co-occur with intellectual, visual, hearing, and speech impairments (CDC, 2020). The Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a research association that focuses on funding research solely about cerebral palsy. The website discusses current and past research projects related to early detection and intervention, chronic pain, technology, regenerative medicine, and genomics. There is also a section reviewing the causes, types, and facts surrounding cerebral palsy. The news page is a helpful resource reviewing a variety of topics in article form for individuals and their families. 

Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra copy of a chromosome, also known as Trisomy 21, resulting in physical and intellectual differences. The impact of Down syndrome varies across individuals but may result in common physical features and an IQ within the mildly-to-moderately low range (CDC, 2014). The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is a human rights organization that focuses on resources and supports, policies and advocacy, and community engagement. The website provides resources across the lifespan, including local supports and a helpline. You can sign up for their monthly newsletter to stay up to date on the organization’s initiatives and activities. Specifically, they provide an article about the dual diagnosis of autism and Down syndrome. For greater insight and information into research initiatives for individuals with Down syndrome the Down Syndrome Education International (DSE) is a helpful site. DSE lists past and current research across the globe, along with resources of evidence-based teaching materials and trainings with online courses. 

Every day, [Gigi's Place] provide FREE, life-changing therapeutic, educational, and career training programs for 30,000+ individuals of all ages [with Down Syndrome]. Down syndrome is the largest chromosomal disability in our country and yet, it is the least funded.

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Syngap1 Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation on the Syngap1 gene. It leads to several neurological issues in Syngap patients. In 1998, the Syngap1 gene was discovered. In 2009, scientists made the connection between mutations in the Syngap1 gene and Syngap1 syndrome in humans -- Syngap global network

SynGAP1 Foundation- Dedicated to Improving The Lives of Families Affected by SYNGAP1 & Related Overlapping Neurological Disorders.

SynGAP1 Foundation Website

SynGAP Research Fund - A global group of families committed to accelerating the science to cure SynGAP & to supporting each other.

SynGAP Research Fund Website 

SynGAP Global Network - Syngap Global Network is a collaboration between organisations and parents representing the Syngap community in their country. We have come together to drive the global unification of Syngap1-related efforts and initiatives.

SynGAP Global Network Website