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As the research from the Experts documents, children and youth are active individuals seeking to expand their knowledge, define their boundaries, and assert their individualities, all within a time in their physical development where hormones and emotions are often in conflict. By virtue of these characteristics, it is not surprising that comments such as "I wish I had a third of their energy" or "Please pay attention to the task at hand" are said to almost all young people at one time in their lives.
Not all young people who "seem to be hyper" or who have "difficulty staying focused" are ADHD. There are many sites on the web which are available to help explain the Identification and Assessment of ADHD. Listed below are several sites with brief descriptions of the information which can be obtained by visiting the site.
"Problems in Identification and Assessment of ADHD"--This site discusses the diagnostic history of ADHD, the new diagnosis criteria in the DSM-IV, and offers some alternatives to an ADHD diagnosis.
"North Country Psychiatric Association"--this site contains a great deal of information on the diagnosis of children with mental disabilities.
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)--This site provides information and support for people who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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