Children
If one or both have ADHD, is there a reason to not have children? (No!)
The decision to have children is a personal one that should be based on a variety of factors. For people with ADHD, there are several considerations that should be taken into account before making this decision.
Choosing a camp for your child at the last minute can be challenging but not impossible. Here are some tips:
I hope this helps you find a great camp for your child!
Tricks to Read a Book From Cover to Cover
For individuals with ADHD, reading can be challenging. Here are some tips.
Parent training to improve health behaviors in children with ADHD
While the adverse impact of ADHD on children’s academic, behavioral, and social functioning is widely known, there is less awareness that ADHD is also associated with suboptimal health behaviors such as reduced physical activity, sleep difficulties, and elevated screen time.
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.
Brief sleep intervention provides enduring benefits to children with ADHD
Sleep problems are common in children with ADHD, are more persistent than in the general population, and often exacerbate difficulties associated with ADHD. For example, poor sleep can enhance difficulties with attention and concentration that most youth with ADHD experience.
Tenacity in Children: Nurturing The Seven Instincts for Lifetime Success
ADHD: Tenacity in Children – Nuturing the seven instincts for life time success.
Do You Have a Treatment Monitoring Plan in Place 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) … Read more
Taking Meds for ADHD: We Finally Know What Predicts Adherence in Kids
William T. Basco, Jr, MD, MS October 30, 2018 What are the factors that predict adherence with ADHD medication? A prospective longitudinal cohort study[1] attempted to answer that question by examining a range of demographic and clinical characteristics that may predict improved adherence. These included physician behaviors and practices; parental practices, including several qualitative measures; family beliefs about … Read more