The talk will review the literature on normal brain development and illustrate an example of its delay in the developmental disorder of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Brain structure development is characterised by increased white to grey matter ratio andK Rubia...
ADHD vs. "Normal" behaviors. Causes of ADHD--Seven categories. And, here's the heart of this ebook: Five steps to diagnosing ADHD 1) Clinical Interview. Choosing the right professional. Preparing for the interview. Physical Exam--What questions to prepare for... Eliminating other possible...
ADHD vs. ADD Attention deficit disorder(ADD) is the old name for ADHD. It changed in 1987 because hyperactivity was added to the name. Some people still use both names to talk about this one condition. The Brain on ADHD How does this brain disorder make it harder to pay attention and ...
Ultimately, no matter what preferences someone has or tools they use to manage ADHD, it does not mean that anything is wrong or not “normal.” “Normal is a sitting on the washing machine that still destroys clothes,” said Kirby. Sexuality and sexual preferences are complex, just like eve...
While therapy can be beneficial in managing the symptoms of ADHD, and relationships can improve as a result, neurodivergent adults may find it challenging to make it to in-person appointments on time. Online therapy through platforms like BetterHelp for individuals or Regain for couples can allow ...
Navigating Reward vs. Punishment With Teachers Personal Perspective: What do you do when your child with ADHD is having issues at school over seemingly normal behavior? Here's how to create solutions to support your child. Unlocking College Success for Neurodiverse Teens Supporting neurodiverse...
Can a person with ADHD have a normal life? With the proper treatment and lifestyle changes, people with ADHD can lead normal lives. Is ADHD an illness or coping mechanism? ADHD is not a coping mechanism; it's a clinically recognized disorder, related to the development of the nervous syste...
It’s easy to confuse both ADHD and ODD as normal behaviors in young children or adolescents and ignore them. But kids with these conditions don’t tend to “grow out” of these phases as easily as their peers. Some of the symptoms may ease with age, especially if the condition is mild...
and inhibiting actions when alternative solutions might be considered, are underaroused in persons with ADHD. Stimulant medication may work on these same areas of the brain, increasing neural activity to more normal levels. More research is needed, however, to firmly establish the mechanisms of acti...
Several rare recurrent CNVs have been identified that are overrepresented in multiple independent ADHD cohorts that impact genes involved in glutamatergic neurotransmission, an important mediator for the developing brain and normal brain function. These results implicate variations involving glutamatergic gene ...