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    Bernadette Roberson12-04-2013ENG-105Jan WakefieldAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD ReviewChildren with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as of ADHD, are more difficult for parents than the average child. An ADHD child may mindlessly act like they have no filter or constantly fidget with an endless supply of fuel. At first, these behaviors may be minor inconveniences, but by now the guardian's patience is wearing thin. In addition, the child suffers from a limited attention span which makes it difficult to carry out the most ordinary tasks. All parents love their children and want them to succeed. They may think: There must be something other than pills that can help my child with ADHD. By reviewing the website “ADDitude, Living Well With Attention Deficit”, Larry, SMD (2013) allows the reader to evaluate and understand the symptoms of ADHD, treatment. resources and improve parenting skills needed to live with children with ADHD. It attempts to reach its readers using resources describing ADHD, free downloads regarding a wide range of ADHD information, available social media including ADHD blogs. The site also includes webcasts produced by various staff members allowing readers to easily access current and up-to-date information in order to learn more and empower parents to become more effective. The website design is attractive, although it may seem a little overwhelming at first. glance. Upon review, the design provides little written information about the actual purpose of the publication, but includes many easy-to-navigate hyperlinks on various topics that can be very appealing to someone needing specific information on a topic. The website itself is small. and concise, about two pages, a... middle of paper ...... Video game 'addiction' more likely with autism, ADHD study cites poor peer relationships as the one of the reasons why these children are adopting the game Health Day News, by Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter Monday July 29, 2013 http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/07/29/video-game -addiction-more-likely-with-autism-adhdMotor monitoring and sequencing boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during computer gaming Houghton, S., Milner, N., West, J., Douglas, G., Lawrence, V., Whiting, K. and ... Durkin, K. (2004). Motor control and sequencing of boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during computer gaming. British Journal of Educational Technology, 35(1), 21-34. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8535.2004.00365.xhttp://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN =65433384&site= ehost-live&scope=site