Biologically, ADHD is a neurochemical and neuroanatomical disorder, meaning that specific brain chemicals and brain regions are affected. People with ADHD are thought to have several chemicals (still to be determined) in the brain that are not present in the right quantities in the right places at...
The best treatment strategies for ADHD are multimodal ones — combinations of several different, complementary approaches that work together to reduce symptoms. For one person, this ideal combination may includeADHD medication, nutrition, exercise, and behavioral therapy. For another, it may mean taking...
Researchalso shows how ADHD and stress are closely linked, meaning your child may have trouble with feeling overwhelmed or anxious. And this is why relaxation techniques and strategies are so important for individuals (and children) with ADHD. So, let’s dig into this a little bit further. Wh...
They find strategies, jobs, environments, the right partners, and create circumstances to help mask their ADHD. But there's usually an eventual breakdown, typically brought on by significant changes to lifestyle demands. “We see that a lot around early marriages or after children come into the...
Accepting that their way may not work for you and being comfortable with this, allows for you to develop strategies that work for you in life. Doing things differently can be the answer. Typically, you might try to do things in the way others do, because you have accepted that this is ...
I have three daughters and I don’t have a son but I have an active partner. My husband, for sure, when he was a kid, is the definition of hell on wheels and encouragable. It’s constantly and yet directed in the correct way. The disruptors talk about th...
Educational Strategies for Teachers to help Students with ADHD Margaret Crary. Organizational Skills for Students Marcia Laus Characteristics Difficulty identifying words and their meanings Difficulty extending the meaning of words (association) Limited vocabulary Difficulty. ...
There is no meaning in how people with ADHD or dyslexia work. All these issues could be easily prevented with the optimal level of guidance – this is when the book kicks in. The book provides various strategies and ideas to remember stuff. The learning experience is no longer passive, but...
There are clear results that men and women differ significantly in terms of socialization strategies, how they process criticism/antagonism (direct confrontation or not) etc. (both biological and social). So how rejection anxiety is distributed between the genders will depend hugely on how exactly ...
Psychotherapy is a vital component in treating both ADHD and anxiety. There are a few types of therapy that may be especially beneficial for those living with both conditions: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps individuals develop coping strategies, improve executive functioning, and manage...