Parenting is always a journey filled with challenges. When your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), those challenges can take on unique forms that may require additional ...
Engaging in self-stimulatory behavior, or “stimming,” is often associated with autism and ADHD. But everyone stims to a ...
Saying something like “Stop and think before you act" isn't going to have the effect you expect. VioletaStoimenova via Getty Images “Sit still and pay attention!” I’ll never forget my first grade ...
What can parents do to help a child with ADHD prepare for the new school year? For parents of the 6.1 million American children with ADHD, going back to school can be a major source of anxiety. Many ...
ADHD family therapy can involve attending therapy together with your child or separate parent sessions, depending on the age and needs of your child. This is because younger children may not be mature ...
It can be hard to watch a child with ADHD struggle with school, whether you're a parent or teacher. Fortunately, there are some great ADHD strategies or techniques that parents and teachers can ...
This post is the third in the series “Connecting Biology to Behavior: Inside the ADHD Brain.” Read the first post to learn about the role of dopamine in ADHD behaviors and the second post to learn ...
I recently had the privilege of participating in a webinar with Dr. Michael Felt, a professor of psychopathology at Columbia University. Dr. Felt shared several tips to help parents of neurodiverse ...
Determining if your child has ADHD or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder can be challenging for any parent. With so much information available and ADHD symptoms ...
ADHD is officially a disorder of deficits in attention, behavior and focus. But patients point out upsides, like curiosity. Research is now catching up.