In my earlier Share Post titled ADHD and Hypersensitivities, I described the difficulties both children and adults often have with sensory overload in the areas of sound, touch, sight, etc. Little is written about this common ADHD related problem and most with ADHD are unaware just how common it is. This often leads to frustration for children, their parents, teachers and peers.
Many children become highly distracted and irritable over such things as tightly fitting clothes, various food...
One of the core principles of behavior management is that we all respond to rewards and punishments in our environment. When our behavior... Read more »
Despite the chaos that they can create, children with ADHD need structure and consistency. Help him stay on track with a daily chart of... 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 »
During the high school years, teens live in a structured environment. High school provides a place to go each day; teachers and parents... Read more »
The following books have not been reviewed by me and being on this list should not be considered an endorsement of the books. The... 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 »
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 »
Doctors in the United Kingdom continue to prescribe amphetamine-based drugs like Ritalin to children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder... Read more »
The teenage years are enough to make any parent cringe. Living with a teen is spending your days waiting for the next battle to erupt, only to be... Read more »
A new study suggests that giving ECGs to children who are taking stimulant medications may save 13 children's lives out of every 400,000 screened.... Read more »
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