ADHD and Learning Disabilities
ADHD is not considered to be a learning disability although it can sometimes interfere with a child’s ability to do well in school. The National Institute of Mental Health indicates that 20%-30% of children with ADHD also have a learning disability. Learning Disabilities can appear in preschool children as problems in understanding sounds or words or having a hard time using words to express themselves. School age children with learning disabilities can...
Read moreIt is a basic human need to want attention. But for children who have attention deficit problems, getting that attention may be a... Read more »
It happens to every parent who has a child with ADHD or autism. You go through the “search for the perfect supplement” phase to treat... Read more »
If your child is of school age then some of the most important people in your child's life other than family and friends are his or her... Read more »
From the time my son was just a toddler, as a mother, I had concerns over some of his behaviors. I remember taking him to the doctor when... Read more »
Whether you think your child might have ADHD, has recently been diagnosed with ADHD or you have been struggling trying to find the best... Read more »
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Your child is not doing so well in school. The teacher has been sending home notes about behavior: your child is being disruptive, seems easily... Read more »
The major symptoms of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. But, as parents of children with ADHD already know, these three... Read more »
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Or, in more scientific terms, we can say that since ADHD is highly genetic: there’s a pretty good... Read more »