The major symptoms of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. But, as parents of children with ADHD already know, these three symptoms are only part of the story. There is no part of a child’s life that is not impacted by ADHD. At one time, ADHD was considered to be a school day disorder, affecting mostly a child’s performance in school settings. As more and more is learned about this disorder, it is understood that ADHD permeates every aspect of a child’s life. Ch...
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Last week I wrote a post entitled, "Why Some People Don't Believe in ADHD" which generated a lot of discussion among our members on ADHD... Read more »
Evelyn Polk Green, ADDA President My very first blog post here was about being overwhelmed... Four months later and I seem to be in... Read more »
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Make sure you maintain eye contact when speaking with your child. Children will be less distracted if they are making eye contact while you are... Read more »
How would you describe the family life in a home where at least one child had Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)? Fun, interesting, chaotic, hectic,... Read more »
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ADHD and Learning Disabilities ADHD is not considered to be a learning disability although it can sometimes interfere with a child’s ability to... Read more »
Over the years, we have seen specials on television, read books and articles, all on Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. More often than... Read more »