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Bernadette Roberson12-04-2013ITA-105Jan Wakefield Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD Review Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, are more challenging for parents than to the average child. A child with ADHD may mindlessly act as if they have no filter or constantly flail around with an endless supply of fuel. These behaviors might be a little annoying at first, but now the caretaker's patience is running out. Furthermore, the child suffers from a short attention span which makes it difficult to complete even the most ordinary tasks. All parents love their children and want them to succeed. They might think: There must be something other than pills that can help my child with ADHD. Analyzing the website "ADDitude, Living Well With Attention Deficit" Larry, SMD (2013) allows the reader to evaluate and understand ADHD symptoms, treatment resources, and improve the parenting skills needed to live with children with ADHD. It attempts to reach its readers through the use of ADHD resources, free downloads of a wide range of ADHD information, available social networks including ADHD blogs. The site also includes webcasts produced by various staff so readers can easily access current, up-to-date information to learn more and parent more effectively. The website design is attractive, although it may seem a little overwhelming at first. look. Upon review, the design provides little written information regarding the actual purpose of the publication, but includes many easy-to-navigate hyperlinks on various topics that might be very appealing to a person needing specific information on a topic. The website itself is small and concise, about two pages, a…half of a paper… Video game 'addiction' more likely with autism, ADHD study cites poor peer relationships as one reason these kids embrace 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 control and sequencing of boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during computer gaming Houghton, S., Milner, N., West, J., Douglas, G., Lawrence, V., Whiting, K., & ... Durkin, K. (2004). Motor control and sequencing of children 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