Have you or your child’s teacher begun to recognize some odd or disruptive behavior patterns–behavior that you both believe could be representative of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD? Do you think the time has finally come for a child ADHD test with a doctor or other clinical specialist? ADHD can present with a number of troublesome [...]
Parenting any child is a difficult job, with numerous daily challenges that parents are forced to face, but when you have a child with ADHD those challenges become increasingly difficult, and the tribulations can quickly become overwhelming. From behavior problems to low performance in school, ADHD creates a new set of hardships not present in [...]
Has your child recently received an ADHD diagnosis from your family doctor or pediatrician? Have you sought a second opinion from a mental health or behavioral health specialist to ensure the correct diagnosis was made? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral condition in children, but many doctors suggest that because ADHD [...]
Do you have a very young child of preschool age, perhaps 3 or 4 years old, who is exhibiting some of the classic signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD? Have you tried taking your child to your doctor for an official diagnosis? ADHD is a disorder that is normally associated with elementary school children, and [...]
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a very common neurological condition among children, with an estimated 8%-10% of all school age children affected. The disorder is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or inattention, three symptoms that make it challenging for children to control their behavior and perform optimally in school. Children coping with the effects of ADHD [...]
Is your child exhibiting some of the classic signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, including hyperactivity, inattention and acting impulsively? Have you finally decided that it’s time to see your family doctor or pediatrician to get help for your child? ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in school-age children, with roughly 10% of [...]
Has your school-age child begun to show some of the behavioral or academic signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD? Have you considered taking your child to see a doctor to either rule out ADHD or to get a confirmed diagnosis? When parents notice their children are constantly running and climbing when it’s inappropriate, [...]
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Why Disciplining a Child with ADHD is a Challenge
Are you the parent of a child with ADHD and feeling at your wits end because of your child’s troublesome behavior? Do you need answers on why disciplining a child with ADHD is so difficult, and perhaps some tips that could help improve the situation? Disciplining a child with ADHD—attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—is a challenge to say [...]
5 Things You Need to Know about Your ADHD Child
Has your child recently been diagnosed with ADHD? Do you still have several questions about the disorder, or more specifically, questions about what may have caused ADHD in your child? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a very common and chronic condition in children that makes it difficult for them to focus on tasks [...]
3 Ways to Help Your ADHD Child Excel in School
Has your son or daughter been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD? Are you concerned that your child’s condition may have an adverse effect on his/her ability to succeed in school? ADHD can be challenging to cope with at home, but the condition can be particularly troublesome at school, causing a number of [...]
3 Differences between ADHD in Boys and Girls
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a brain disorder that affects an estimated 8%-10% of all school-age children, boys and girls included. There is, however, some dissimilarity in the way ADHD tends to affect boys and girls. To illustrate this, in the following article we will discuss ADHD in a bit more detail, and [...]
5 Tips for Raising a Child with ADHD
Raising a child with ADHD can be very demanding and stressful, so demanding, in fact, that it can often cause problems in marriages and within the family, disrupting any peace or harmony that was previously present. While the exact cause for ADHD is still unknown, many studies show that, while an ADHD child can be [...]
How to Prepare Your ADHD Child for Preschool
Do you have a 3-4 year old child—a preschool-age child—who appears to be exhibiting some of the classic signs and symptoms of ADHD? Are you concerned that some or all of these behaviors will negatively impact their ability to socialize with other children their age and learn effectively in a preschool setting? If so, the [...]
How to Help ADHD Children Be Successful in Life
Has your child recently been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD? Are you concerned that your child’s disorder will be an impediment to his/her success in the future? Raising a child with ADHD can often make parents feel helpless, even hopeless, but there are many things parents can do to help children with [...]
How to Help ADHD Children Get Good Grades in School
Is your ADHD-diagnosed child experiencing problems in school that are affecting his/her grades? Would it be helpful if you had some tactics and strategies at your disposal on how to help ADHD children get better grades and be generally more successful in school? The symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can pose a number [...]
How to Help ADHD Children Socialize in School
How to help ADHD children socialize in school presents a dilemma for parents and teachers alike. Research shows that because of their tendencies toward impulsivity and their general lack of empathy, children with ADHD may have very poor social skills, which can make it difficult for them to form relationships and fit in with other [...]
5 Reasons Why Home Schooling an ADHD Child Can Be a Real Challenge
Do you have a child who has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, who is having difficulty finding success in a traditional classroom setting? Are you starting to consider that homeschooling your ADHD child may be able to offer him/her the best chance for academic achievement? Students with ADHD can suffer from [...]