Kristin, had ADHD, he consulted her pediatrician. As luck would have it, the doctor knewhow to diagnose ADHD in children, in part because he had it himself. He was able to make an immediate diagnosis. “The
Symptoms of ADHD in children may manifest as: HyperactivityThey may talk excessively, fidget and squirm, or find it hard to sit still. ImpulsivityThey may lack self-control, have difficulty being patient or waiting their turn, frequently interrupt others, or overreact to frustration, disappointment...
When ADHD is thrown into the mix, the task of driving becomes even more difficult. Why? ADHD can cause behavioral, cognitive, and emotional or mood-related symptoms that can affect one's driving. For example, teens with ADHD often suffer from uncontrollable excitability, fidgeting, impulsivity,...
Hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity are the key behaviors of an individual suffering from ADHD. Some of the signs and symptoms of ADHD have trouble paying attention, frequent daydreaming, forgetting things easily, difficulty following through guidelines, activities, or tasks, difficulty remaining ...
How to Treat Combined Type ADHD Combined typeADHD is treatedwith medications that can help reduce symptoms, and behavioral adaptations that can help a person control the symptoms they still have. If you’re the parent of a child with combined-type ADHD, you can also benefit from training and...
To effectively serve justice-involved young adults, I argue that treatment must foster motivation, manage impulsivity, and be culturally relevant, addressing their neurodevelopmental stage. Given the high rates of ACEs, trauma, and substance use in this population, these factors must be addressed to...
Understanding ADHD and echolalia As of 2023, roughly129 million children and adolescentsbetween the ages of five and 19 years old have been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder worldwide. People with ADHD often experience hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity— but some may also...
When we think about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, many of us visualize the external symptoms: hyperactivity, impulsivity, or a child struggling to focus in class. In fact, many people would describe ADHD as an attention and behavior problem. However, investigating ADHD neurology ...
How to stay on task with ADHD as an adult at work This post explores strategies to enhance productivity and job satisfaction for adults with ADHD in the workplace, including organizing daily tasks, body doubling, reframing task execution, mixing up routines, limiting distractions, prioritizing tasks...
There are two groups (or classes) of ADHD medications: Stimulants and nonstimulants. Stimulants increase levels of certain neurotransmitters (chemicals that help brain cells communicate with each other) to reduce symptoms like distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Stimulants may be ...