Attention Deficit/
Inattentiveness is when the child is easily distracted and has difficulty focusing or...
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When you are seeking information about symptoms of any particular condition or disorder, it can sometimes be difficult to wade through the... 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 »
The decision of whether or not to use medication as part of your child’s treatment plan can be extremely daunting. I don’t know of any... Read more »
I was reluctant to put my son on any medication for his ADHD. In fact, I resisted the ADHD diagnosis altogether. "Couldn't it be just that... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Behavioral ManagementBehavioral techniques for managing the child with ADHD are not intuitive for most parents and teachers. To learn them,... Read more »
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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hyperactivity is a state of too much muscle activity. This term is also used to describe a situation when a particular portion of the body is too... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Activity - increased; Hyperkinetic behaviorHome CareA child who is normally very active often responds well to specific directions and a program of... Read more »
Anxiety is the fear or worry that we feel about events in our lives. It can occur because of some specific reason, such as when we worry about the... Read more »