According to some critics of ADHD, parents use ADHD as an excuse for bad behavior. One such sentiment is expressed in this way, "We suggest that in the current atmosphere of acceptance and explanation, it is far easier to feel good about one's negative behaviors than it was 50 years ago. Doing a "bad" thing implies responsibility and guilt, as well as the need for some punitive actions on the part of one's social peers. But having a "dysfunction" carries no such social stigma." (Smelter at...
My son Lawrence started kindergarten last year. It was kind of tough on him. The class was three hours long, and they only had a short, ten... Read more »
I had a fascinating experience recently when I introduced my five year old son to online role-playing games, specifically World of... Read more »
I remember going on a vacation when I was in college and getting breakfast in a diner. There was this little boy with a mischievous smile... Read more »
Title: 7 Crucial Tips for Parents and Teachers of Children with ADHD Author: Bryan Hutchinson This e-book is available to anyone, for... 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 »
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 »
In the past, less was known about the long-term effects of ADHD medication. At that time, it was believed that taking a “vacation” from... Read more »
ADHD medication has seen its share of controversy. It has been touted as a way of turning children into zombies or a way of quieting children so that... Read more »
Most medications prescribed to treat ADHD are stimulant medications and a physician must prescribe all. The majority of medications are considered to... Read more »
ADHD is a medical diagnosis. There is, however, no definitive medical test to prove or disprove whether ADHD is present. Diagnosis is determined... Read more »
ADHD Symptoms Can be Tricky According to HealthCentral expert Eileen Bailey, getting an accurate ADD/ADHD diagnosis can be difficult at any time, but the fact that the disorder shares symptoms with other health conditions can make it even harder....
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