Behavioral techniques for managing the child with ADHD are not intuitive for most parents and teachers. To learn them, caregivers may need help from qualified mental health care professionals or from ADHD support groups. At first, the idea of changing the behavior of a highly energetic, obstinate child is daunting. It is futile and damaging to try to force a child with ADHD to be like most children. It is possible, however, to limit destructive behavior and to instill in...
Read moreRecently I went through a training program at work - the second in as many months. I actually really enjoy training (the typical ADHD-er... Read more »
When you are seeking information about symptoms of any particular condition or disorder, it can sometimes be difficult to wade through the... Read more »
Since the time that my son Max could crawl and get around, he has had two speeds, fast and faster. I remember peering in to check up on... Read more »
If you are a parent who has a child with ADHD I can bet that you have most likely experienced difficulties getting your child to sleep and... Read more »
I am going to give you a profile of a child and you can tell me if this sounds familiar: This child does not need a lot of sleep and... Read more »
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Activity - increased; Hyperkinetic behaviorHome CareA child who is normally very active often responds well to specific directions and a program of... Read more »
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Diet - hyperactivity Recommendations Regardless of the true impact of sugar on children's activity level, remember that sugar remains... Read more »
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Diet - hyperactivity Side Effects Some people claim that sugar (such as sucrose), aspartame (NutraSweet), and artificial flavors and... Read more »
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Alternative NamesChildren and hyperactivityInformationToddlers and young children often are very active and have a short attention span. This type of... Read more »