Parents of children with ADHD need to be creative thinkers. They need to find games and activities that can hold their children’s interest, keep them focused and provide enough stimulus that they aren’t going to hear “I’m bored” only minutes after beginning an activity. Each season brings its own challenges. In winter children are inside more often, and as parents it is our choice to let them watch television way too much or to find ways to keep them amused. In spring, the...
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One of the main symptoms of ADHD is inattention - the inability to focus for a sustained period of time. As parents of children with ADHD,... Read more »
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It is impossible to read any information on ADHD without finding out that the three major symptoms of ADHD are inattention, impulsiveness... Read more »
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The cause of ADHD seems to be neurobiological or genetic. Environmental factors influence the severity of the disorder, but environmental factors do... Read more »