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Study on ADD and TV
The recent study published on watching television between the ages of one and
three and the possible link to ADD/ADHD did not take many considerations into
account. The author of the study even admits that he cannot conclude that
television watching and ADD/ADHD are linked.
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Online Tests for ADD/ADHD
I am
not a child, in fact, I am 65 and am so totally blown away to discover today
that I believe I am ADD or ADHD. When I started reading the list of symptoms to
my husband when he came in, his comment was, "sounds like you, sounds like
me". I believe that we are both - sure would explain a lot. I've been this
way all of my life and so has he. Please tell me if I am or not. I don't want to
go to my doctor and find out I'm entirely off base and don't really have a clue.
Thank you for your email. Unfortunately, I am not a medical professional and cannot diagnose ADD or ADHD. Nor could a medical professional diagnose ADD via email. There are, however, tests online that you may be able to use. Although these are not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool, they can provide you with information and may indicate if further medical treatment is necessary.
We have put together a list of some online tests: