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3 Proven Benefits of Sleep and Relaxation for People With ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or “ADHD” is a medical condition that affects brain development. People who suffer from ADHD often have trouble sitting still, focusing on one task, controlling their impulses, and difficulty sleeping. It is one of the most widespread conditions affecting children but can last into adulthood too. Living with ADHD can feel […]

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How ADHD Wires the Brain for Addiction

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How ADHD Wires the Brain for Addiction There are several ways in which the brains of those with ADHD differ from neurotypical brains, and some of these differences place people with this disorder at higher risk for addiction. One structural difference lies in the thalamus, an area of the brain that helps with impulse control

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Treatment for ADHD

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Which methods help you control ADHD other than medication? Having a kid with ADHD can be difficult. What’s more, some prefer not to start their kids on medication while they do not know of the expected alternatives. Overcoming ADHD without medication is increasingly becoming a choice for most parents and guardians with growing concerns on

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ADHD Accommodations for the Classroom

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My child has ADHD, how do I help? Children who are diagnosed with ADHD are eligible to receive accommodations in the classroom setting. Simply put, accommodations are implemented to remove the barriers which are preventing these children from learning and performing to the best of their ability. ADHD can drastically inhibit a child’s ability

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Is Caffeine Good for Adults with ADD?

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You might be surprised to know that caffeine is considered to be a drug. In fact, as the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported, it is the most widely consumed psychoactive drug in the world. Caffeine, like the most common prescription drugs used for treatment of ADHD in NYC, is a stimulant. But does that mean it

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Did Leonardo da Vinci Have Adult ADD?

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Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) is known the world over as one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance, yet his reputation for greatness rests on a mere handful of paintings – a number of which are unfinished. Of course, there was no way to test adults for ADHD during the Renaissance, but 500 years

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ADD/ADHD in Women and Sex

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ADHD is not gender-exclusive, yet its symptom presentations and consequences can differ between men and women. Women with ADHD often find themselves dealing with a myriad of symptoms extending beyond what most people think ADHD is. From managing emotional dysregulation to coping with executive function deficits, ADHD symptoms can have effects on sexuality. While attention-deficit/hyperactivity

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Weighted Blankets and ADD in Adults and Children

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Weighted blankets, which have long been used by occupational therapists working with children on the autism spectrum or who have sensory processing difficulties, are now widely available. Weighted blankets also offer benefits to adults with ADD. By exerting a form of deep pressure on your body, weighted blankets are credited with reducing stress. Also called

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