Search Results for: ADHD

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Diagnosing and Treating ADHD

  October 10, 2022

  There are lots of misconceptions about ADHD. UPMC Behavioral Health Therapist, Rebecca Abel, MSW, LSW discusses its signs and symptoms and what treatment can look like for children and their families.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

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  What Are the Symptoms and Types of ADHD?

  October 21, 2021

  ADD vs. ADHD: The terms may sound similar but, they don't mean the same thing. Here's how they are the same — and how they are different.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

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  Good News About ADHD

  April 11, 2022

  ADHD now is more readily recognized and diagnosed in children and can be treated. Learn the signs and symptoms from the experts at UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

  Tagged with: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Pinnacle Health

  

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  Autism, ADHD, and Creativity: What’s The Connection?

  April 2, 2021

  Although ADHD and autism bring many challenges, they can also boost creative thinking. People with ADHD and autism can be highly imaginative.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), autism spectrum disorders, creativity

  

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  ADHD and Autism: What’s the Connection?

  January 19, 2022

  Autism and ADHD share many symptoms, but they are very different conditions. Learn what sets autism and ADHD apart with our guide.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), behavioral health, neurodiversity, neurological conditions

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  How Sensory Processing Issues May Affect Kids in School

  March 19, 2024

  Many children are picky about their clothes, food, and hobbies. But those who are sensitive to sounds, textures, and more may have a sensory processing disorder.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Stuttering in Children Is Treatable. Here’s What to Know About Speech Therapies.

  January 26, 2024

  Children who struggle to communicate with those around them may have a disorder. Knowing how to tell if your child needs help is the first step.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

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  Mental Health Needs of Children in Foster Care

  December 13, 2023

  Children in foster care often have mental health issues that stem from trauma. Here's what foster parents — or those considering fostering — need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  Here’s Why It’s Important to Know Your Family Health History

  October 26, 2023

  Knowing your family health history can help you start screenings earlier and shift behaviors now, often preventing or delaying certain chronic conditions.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP