Going with the Flow of Hyperfocus
Hyperfocus – while problematic in many situations – can lead to an optimal experience of life when matched to the right career.
Making Finances Work With an ADHD Brain
Having ADHD makes it more likely you will have problems managing your money. Here are tips to help you take control of your finances.
More Families Consider the Homeschooling Option
Interest in homeschooling has soared during the pandemic. It can be an effective option for families able to meet its challenges.
Redesigning IEP / 504 Plans During the Pandemic
As schools transition to remote learning, parents of special needs children need to redesign their child’s IEP/504 plans to accommodate the new reality.
Answering the Question – Do I Have ADHD?
Trying to figure whether you have ADHD can seem like a daunting task. Here is a step-by-step guide to the process of ADHD evaluation and diagnosis.
Imaging and the Early Prediction of ADHD
fMRI, in combination with artificial intelligence, could provide a new tool for clinicians to use in making an accurate diagnosis of ADHD. More importantly, it could give families an early prediction of whether ADHD symptoms will emerge in an at-risk child.
Therapy Dogs – A New Treatment for Childhood ADHD?
A new research study, conducted at the University of California, Irvine, shows that therapy dogs may be effective in reducing the symptoms of ADHD in children. It offers families a viable option when seeking alternative or adjunct therapies to medication treatments for ADHD, especially when it comes to impaired attention and building social skills.
The Long Reach of Childhood Trauma
A study recently published in the journal Pediatrics, concludes that parents who experienced severe trauma and stress during their own childhood are more likely to see behavioral health problems in their children. This shows a generational link between behavioral health issues of parents and their children. The support of teachers, coaches or mentors may have a key role in building a child’s resilience and mitigating the negative effects of childhood trauma.
How Exercise Helps You Cope with Adult ADHD
Most of us are aware of the benefits of exercise for our bodies. But it is also great for your brain. For individuals with ADHD, exercise can help them focus and leads to changes in the brain that are comparable to the effects of medications used to treat ADHD. The benefits are well worth the effort and can augment other forms of treatment for your ADHD symptoms.
The Gap Year Advantage
A gap year is simply a break either before or during college. It is a time when students take a break from formal education to do activities like travel, volunteer, study, intern, work, perform or research. The increased maturity, self-confidence and life experience that a gap year can confer, especially for a student with ADHD, is well worth the investment if it means a better chance for your child to succeed in college and, later, in a career.