When a child is first diagnosed with ADHD, it is natural for the parent to have questions. They may have questions on what to do next and how ADHD is going to impact their child's life. Does having ADHD mean their child isn't as smart as other kids? Does it mean career choices are going to be limited? Where did it come from? If parents question... Read more
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that analyzes the underlying reasons for certain thought patterns and helps people to change the way they view themselves and the way they react to these thoughts. For example, people with ADHD often have issues of low self-esteem. Thoughts such as "I am worthless" or "I can't do..." can... Read more
It is now the Fourth of July weekend and summer is in full swing. For some parents, summertime is a more laid back time. There are no teachers to talk with, homework to supervise or school tests and projects to get ready for. For other parents, summer is even more difficult than the school year. Children are bored and inactivity for children with... Read more
Many children with ADHD are eligible for accommodations or modifications at school, either through an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) or Section 504, when symptoms of ADHD interfere with a child's ability to learn.
If a student is found to be eligible, a team, comprised of school administration, teachers and parents... Read more
I am starting a new feature here at ADHD Central, "Question of the Week". Each week I will introduce a new question. Hopefully, we will see many different responses. Your response may just brighten someone's day or help someone understand ADHD just a little bit better.
To start off, the question this week is:
"How does ADHD affect your... Read more
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