For example, if there is a cycle of a child not being on task and getting bad grades, the parents may become frustrated, and then the child becomes frustrated, which can bring out symptoms of ADHD. When my son
Having a supportive family is vital. The most important thing is to have parents who consistently make the distinction between you as a person and the struggles and failures that come with ADHD. They help, encourage, and support the child who must work twice as hard for half as much. Some...
As for John, he was a great student until the 6th grade, when the school became less structured and therefore more challenging. During his early years, his parents helped him structure and plan his studying and schedule. They even quizzed him at night to help him focus an...
Provide access to a counselor or trusted adult for support. Allow participation in a peer mentoring or buddy system. Implement social skills training or groups. Provide positive and constructive feedback privately. Develop a strategy for managing frustration or outbursts. Physical Activity and Movement...
The DEA further states that: "Of particular concern is that most of the ADHD literature prepared for public consumption by CHADD and other groups and available to parents, does not address the abuse potential or actual abuse of methylphenidate. Instead, methylphenidate (usually referred to as Rita...
for parents and carers of infants through to pre-schoolers. Currently, the LTP targets development in communication, literacy, numeracy, health, physical, and social and emotional development via weekly group sessions. The LTP values and extends what parents already do to support their child's ...
familial studies have shown that the risk of ADHD among parents and siblings of children who had ADHD is increased starting at two-up to eightfold higher (Wilens et al.2005). Adoption and twin studies can help to separate, although not completely, genetic from environmental factors observed in...
when in fact he had PANDAS- an autoimmune disease caused by an antibody to Strep. Pneumo. that attacks the basal ganglia in the brain. Parents should be aware of PANDAS, a disease we don’t really learn about in medical school ( we don’t) , because certain behavioral issues in kids ...
And yet, they think that they can speak for all autistic children and their parents. I’m here to say to them, no you do not speak for me or those who are severely or profoundly autistic. And no, I will also not apologize for investigating every possible lead that promises to reduce ...
In order to be included, ADHD subjects were required to meet the DSM –IV criteria for ADHD defined as having at least six of nine inattentive, six of nine hyperactive-impulsive symptoms or both according to at least two of three infor- mants (parents, teacher, and patient ...