Children with ADHD or ADD often experience challenges in attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity. They may require a unique treatment approach that can include behavioral strategies, psychoeducation, and – sometimes – medication to support their cognitive and emotional well-being. Recognizing and accommodating their neurodivergent traits will foster a positive and supportive environment conducive to their development.
When the American Academy of Pediatrics reviewed scientific evidence about non-medical treatments for ADHD, they rated neurofeedback as a Level 1 intervention, indicating it had “Best Support” in scientific research for treatment of ADHD. Their report was made to guide practitioners, educators, youth, and families in developing appropriate plans using psychosocial interventions. Neurofeedback – which may […]
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Parents, are you fed up? Every year, it seems as though there is a new statistic showing how ADHD diagnoses are increasing in the United States. Now that we know more about the disorder, it is easier to pinpoint the symptoms and intervene with children experiencing inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Medication, mainly stimulants, is recommended as
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Do girls also have ADHD? The answer is yes. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There are three basic traits that define ADHD –impulsiveness, hyperactivity and inattentiveness. However, hyperactivity and impulsiveness appear to be more descriptive of this condition in boys, while inattentiveness is more common in girls. It is easy to quickly recognize boys
At one point or another in our lives, we have seen children who are hard to control, impulsive, or jumpy. Some of us view these kids as troublesome and very few of us want them to be left under our care. The fact that we have not been informed enough to know that extreme cases
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Children with ADD/ADHD often have trouble making friends. Typically, this is due to a lack of social skills and difficulty to relate to others in a meaningful way. As a parent, it can be hard to know that your child may not fit in with the rest of their peers because of their disorder. Feelings
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Perhaps the most helpful information for mothers to hear is that their child’s ADHD outbursts are a normal biological response to frustration and anger. By paying attention to certain cues your child exhibits, you can even view tantrums as a predictive science, charting them and preparing for them down to the second. Children from
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Current research shows that boys with ADD/ADHD benefit from special attention from their fathers. But how does a father learn about and understand how he can best support his ADHD son? This article will provide information and suggestions for fathers (and father-figures) about how to be the kind of parental support your son needs most.
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Moon Dancers Shine Together! Moon dancers at the Sachs Center, is a unique art therapy group where girls similar in age come to meet with one another and engage in a safe therapeutic atmosphere and explore social situations. Our social skills group specializes in using the creative process to allow the girls to explore positive
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