About 6.4 mil school-age children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, up 53% from 10 years ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, the New York Times reported. Two-thirds of those diagnosed take medication such as Ritalin or Adderall. One in 5 high-...
For elementary school-aged kids and older, parents need a set standard for determining whether a child is sick enough to stay home. If there are no obvious symptoms, say, “Let’s see if your temperature is over 100 degrees.” In addition, make staying home boring. “If you’re sick, ...
Students withADHD(like my son) are more sensitive and prone to anxiety than others. When a child is in the throes of difficult emotions at school, he is unable to learn. Negative thinking can shut down the brain. Teaching our kids to manage their emotions is as important as teaching them...
In addition to therapies and management techniques, medication can also be an important part of dealing with ADHD, Barkley says. “Nothing comes close to what the medications do to help these kids." Reach Out to Your Child's School If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, make sure to ...
"In the school system, children who have attention difficulties are often forgotten because, unlike hyperactive kids, they don't disturb the class," said Dr. Sylvana Côte, who led the study. "However, we know that we can train children to pay attention through appropriate activities, and ...
A wonderful class for my 11 year old with adhd and some visual spacial difficulties. She really enjoyed this class Susannah S. on Jan 11 ADHD Warriors: Strategies for Middle School Neurodivergent Learners My son finds this class incredibly helpful. The teacher is highly skilled, understands what...
"A lot of these kids are not identified until they're really having a lot of trouble in the school setting," Loe said. For the study, researchers conducted tests and administered parent questionnaires to measure five areas of the children's functioning: physical well-being and mot...
ADHD Treatment for Kids Treatment can help your child with ADHD in school, social situations, and at home. The right plan may help lessen the symptoms of all three of the major components of ADHD: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. These treatment options have been tested for safety,...
Meghan McNeill, director of the learning skills program atChristchurch Schoolin Virginia, says each ADHD student has different needs, so families should be looking for the services and atmosphere that are right for their child. Finding the right school, she says, leads to "magic" as kids are...
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