Glossary
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Uncertain about what a word means? It is easy to get confused with all the medical terms and abbreviations related to ADHD. Use this glossary from About.com anytime you need help to clarify and understand these terms.
AAP What is it?
ADD / ADHD Coach What is an ADD / ADHD Coach? Read on to learn the definition of an ADD / ADHD Coach.
ADD What is it?
Adderall What is it?
ADHD Combined Type Definition
ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive Impulsive Type Definition
ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type Definition
ADHD Definition
American Psychiatric Association What is it?
American Psychological Association What is it?
Amphetamines Definition
Anxiety Disorders Definition
Behavior Modification Definition
Biofeedback Definition
Concerta What is it?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – DSM Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – DSM. Definition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders or DSM.
Dopamine What is it?
Dyslexia – Definition of Dyslexia Dyslexia. What is dyslexia? What are some signs that your child may have dyslexia?
Genetic Definition
Hyperactivity Definition
IDEA What is it?
IEP What is it?
Impulsiveness Definition
Inattention Definition
Learning Disability Definition
Learning Style Definition
Methylphenidate definition
MRI What is it?
Multimodal Treatment Definition
NAMI What is it?
Neurological Definition
Neurotransmitters Definition
NIMH What is it?
Norepinephrine Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter. Read on to learn more.
Organizational Skills Definition
Other Health Impaired – What is Other Health Impaired Other Health Impaired. What is Other Health Impaired?
Placebo Placebo definition
Psychiatrist Definition
Ritalin What is it?
Section 504 What is it?
Serotonin Serotonin is a neurotransmitter. Read on to learn more.
Standardized Tests Definition
Stimulant Medication Definition
Strattera Definition
Symptom Definition
