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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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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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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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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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, 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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Distracted driving is a problem all across the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “In 2017 alone, 3,166 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.” If staying focused on the road is a challenge for all drivers, imagine what it’s like for adults with ADD. The NHTSA defines
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Ty Pennington, star of TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the current Trading Spaces reboot, shares parts of his personal story in a new book out this month. If you’re a fan of home improvement shows, you are probably familiar with Pennington and his seemingly boundless energy. But you probably didn’t know that he went
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