Unlocking Your Child’s Potential: A Guide for Parents of Children with ADHD
By understanding the unique challenges faced by children with ADHD, you can better support them in their journey.
Education
Challenges Faced by Blind Individuals with ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects an individual’s ability to focus, control impulses, and regulate energy levels. When coupled with sight impairment, individuals face unique challenges that can significantly impact their daily lives. In this article, we will delve into the complexities of living with both ADHD and sight impairment, the challenges faced, and the strategies, technologies, and support networks available to manage these conditions effectively.
Four Ways You Can Prevent Bullying and Cyberbullying
Learning how to best address, prevent, and respond to bullying situations is key to keeping youth safe from bullying. When everyone plays their part, we can work together to stop bullying for good!
What do you do when your child is being bullied at school?
Bullying can take various forms, including physical, verbal, and psychological. It is essential to recognize these signs early on to address the issue effectively and support your child.
How Do You Prepare Your Child For The First Day of Kindergarten?
Starting school can be overwhelming for children, but you can alleviate their anxieties by familiarizing them with what to expect. Additionally, being prepared academically and socially enables your child to make a smooth transition into the classroom setting.
Tricks to Read a Book From Cover to Cover
For individuals with ADHD, reading can be challenging. Here are some tips.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression with a recurring seasonal pattern, with symptoms most often starting in the late fall and early winter and going away in the spring and summer.
Does ADHD medication help children learn more?
One of the most consistently found adverse effects of ADHD is on inhibiting children’s learning. Does ADHD medication help children learn more?
Does reading tutoring help children with attention problems?
Children with ADHD often struggle academically. Does reading tutoring help children with attention problems?
ADHD treatment monitoring for the new school year
When a child is diagnosed with ADHD, parents confront the difficult decision about which treatment(s) to pursue to best help their child succeed. While deciding on an initial treatment plan is important, equally important is establishing a plan to monitor how well that treatment is working on a sustained basis, regardless of what specific treatment(s) is being used. This is because children’s response to ADHD treatment often changes over time and a strong initial treatment response – be that medication treatment, behavior therapy, dietary treatment, etc., – provides no assurance that important treatment benefits will persist.