My oldest child was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7 years old. Now he is 13 and a full blown teenager, with eye rolling and moodiness. It's hard for me to separate what is him being a regular ...
ADHD is the most common neurobiological disorder in children. The key word being neurobiological. When in the throes of raising a neurodivergent child, it’s easy to forget that their behavior is ...
Telling the difference between a normal, antsy 4-year-old and one who is hyperactive to the point where it affects his or her ability to learn has become trickier as attention deficit disorders have ...
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 ...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common chronic conditions in pediatrics. The short-term benefits of stimulant medication on the ...
If your child is struggling with certain behaviors or responsibilities, help may be as simple as creating a sticker chart. Parents, particularly those of young children, have used behavior charts to ...
When it comes to ADHD, there’s not a single magic pill to treat it. No single type of therapy will instantly meet all your child’s needs either. Most kids need a multipronged approach: a combination ...
Typically, treatment for ADHD in children include behavioral therapy and medication. In addition to this, having a healthy lifestyle is important to deal with ADHD ...