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By Jerry Webster, About.com Guide to Special Education

Can a Brain Scan Diagnose Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder (ADHD)

Thursday November 6, 2008
ADHD and ADD are often diagnosed by observation of behavior and checklists. However, can specific EEG patterns provide a more effective method of diagnosis? Some think so, especially when the diagnosis is somewhat uncertain. Read the full article from Additude Magazine to make your own informed decision about the possibilities of using EEG patterns to diagnose ADHD.

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