How Volunteering Can Alleviate Social Isolation for Those With ADHD
Volunteering can help individuals with ADHD develop social skills, find a sense of purpose and more effectively manage their ADHD symptoms.
Social and Emotional Learning During the Pandemic
The isolation of the pandemic can inhibit social and emotional learning, especially for kids with ADHD. Here are strategies that can help.
Summer Camp for Kids with ADHD
Summer camp can be a safe place where kids with ADHD can learn new skills, develop socially and do fun things. The right planning up front can give them a happy and memorable experience, at a cost that won’t break your budget.
Seeing the Signs of ADHD in Girls
For many years, ADHD was believed to be a childhood issue that mostly affected boys. But as our knowledge of ADHD has grown, we now know that girls are just as likely to have it as boys. The fact that boys are more frequently diagnosed may be due to the differences between how girls and boys experience ADHD. Here are some tips for recognizing ADHD in girls.
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.
Video Games and ADHD – Entertaining Distraction or Potential Addiction?
While there is no evidence to support the idea that video games cause ADHD, there are concerns that extensive video game play can exacerbate the symptoms of ADHD. Once you understand the special attraction of video games for kids with ADHD, there are steps you can take to prevent this entertaining distraction from becoming a potentially harmful addiction for your child.
ADHD and Social Intelligence
Social intelligence is our ability to interact effectively with others in any given environment. Social IQ is a measure of that ability. Unlike the intelligence quotient (IQ) score, social IQ is variable throughout one’s life and can be improved with practice. Children with ADHD face special challenges in social situations. But with the help of their parents, and some hard work, they can overcome those challenges, boost their social IQ, and enjoy more effective personal interactions.