Focus Exercises for ADHD Kids
ADHD is a “brain difference.” Kids with ADHD have some significant differences in their cognitive ability, emotional sensitivity and activity level when compared to other […]
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ADHD in Girls is Going Undiagnosed | Empowering Parents
If your daughter is struggling academically, socially and behaviorally, you are undoubtedly worried, frustrated and wondering why all of this is happening. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity […]
Understanding Treatment Plans for ADHD
Dr. Harold Koplewicz, President of the Child Mind Institute, and Diane Debrover, Deputy Editor of Parents, discuss concerns about medicating children with attention deficit hyperactivity […]
ADHD and Five Impaired Abilities
Learn more about the five executive functions (or cognitive abilities) that are difficult for kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Watch this video from the […]
Study: Race & Ethnicity Play a Surprising Role for Kids with ADHD
A new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics reveals disparities in ADHD diagnosis and treatment between African-American and Latino students and white students. Shutterstock […]
Life with ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder
Life with ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder can be overwhelming for a child. Overstimulation can cause breakdowns or affect verbal communication. One mom describes the […]
Kids Born in This Month Are More Likely to Get an ADHD Diagnosis
A new study finds being born in August makes a child more likely to be diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder, and offers a compelling reason why. […]
The Surprising Thing That Might Help Kids With ADHD
A new study shows that kids with ADHD may benefit from healthier lifestyle choices. Shutterstock Back in February, we told you about a report that […]
Is Your Child’s ADHD Your Fault?
A new study looks at the parent’s role in kids “outgrowing” ADHD symptoms. Shutterstock Could a child’s ADHD be your fault? A new study published […]
How to Raise Happy, Successful Children
By Dr. Edward Hallowell Dr. Edward Hallowell is a psychiatrist who’s been in practice for more than 25 years. He is the founder of the […]