Tag: ADHD
Loneliness
Loneliness is more prevalent than many people realize and represents a major health issue, including a heightened risk for cardiovascular disease and chronic illnesses. Its effect on mortality was similar to “smoking 15 cigarettes a day.”
Ensuring Academic Success for Children With ADHD
Children with ADHD and/or learning disabilities often feel overwhelmed by the challenges they face at school. From focusing during a lecture to remembering homework assignments to completing standardized tests, school can be difficult for them.
Teens with ADHD can’t tell when they are on medication
Teens with ADHD often times can’t tell when they are on medication or when the medication is wearing off,
Music Can be a Boon for Children with ADHD
Music Intervention For Children With ADHD
Kids and Sleep
While the biological mechanisms responsible for sleep are still unknown, it is clear that adequate sleep is required for a healthy mind and body.
Gift Guide
A collection of our top 20 ADHD favorite gift ideas that are sure to please. Happy shopping!!
Different types of treatment received by U.S. children, aged 4-17 years
Treatment among U.S. children and adolescents with ADHD
What works for ADHD? Here’s what parents say
Results from this survey provide useful information to parents seeking effective ADHD treatment for their child that complements what has been learned from research-based clinical trials. In particular, the findings highlight that no treatment as currently offered in community settings is likely to produce benefits that most parents will be satisfied and that persistence in finding what works best for one’s child may often be required.
Behavior Therapy for ADHD
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends behavior therapy first for children under 6 years of age, and a combination of medication and behavior therapy for children age 6 and older.