the overall treatment of ADHD. Before we begin, we need to remember that ADHD is a complex problem that involves inattention and distraction, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The inattentive symptoms result…
Question: What are the best treatments for ADHD? Dr. Braaten’s Answer: Download our PDF – ADHD: Ways to Support Your Child at Home ADHD is a disorder (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…
…a fairy tale. Download our PDF – ADHD: Ways to Support Your Child at Home Most kids who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and problems with organization (otherwise known…
reading time increased, so, too, did rates of ADHD. As time spent studying increased, so, too, did rates of ADHD. As the authors noted, an “[ADHD] diagnosis is based primarily…
they are interested in a topic or activity. In fact, many current researchers view ADHD as an issue with flexibility of attention, in that children with ADHD pay dedicated attention…
from the fact that ADHD often co-occurs with other disorders, and that there are different subtypes of ADHD: Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation; Predominantly inattentive presentation; and Combined presentation. Children with ADHD…
Today’s episode of Shrinking It Down is all about ADHD. We revisit some of the most helpful conversations we’ve had with clinical experts about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in…
ADHD Medications for Children: 8 Questions from Parents (ADDitude) How stimulant treatment prevents serious outcomes of ADHD (Science Daily) Review: ADHD Stigma Is Prevalent Globally (ADDitude) What’s causing the unusually…
…diagnosed, how you knew he might have ADHD, and how you’ve treated it. For example, you can say something like, “Billy was diagnosed with ADHD when he was in 1…
to start by educating your child about what the diagnosis is, and what it means for everyday life to be diagnosed with ADHD. Download our PDF on ADHD Support Strategies…
…Feel It” (ADDitude) Is It Safe to Use Stimulants to Treat ADHD? (MGH Clay Center) Pete’s Story: Living With ADHD (MGH Clay Center) Also, watch this short video for more…
…how CBT can be used to treat a range of mental and behavioral health disorders, including CBT for ADHD. *** Matt was a 10-year-old boy who, according to his mom,…
…how to recognize the signs of ADHD, and ways to treat it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnvUzohmQZg&list=PLwkY3kPN7zq5nuDVZ74BhN-8fY_MC5ZMj&index=2 Understanding ADHD is the first step towards diagnosis and treatment. We hope this video will help to…
…notion of REWARDS—not PUNISHMENTS—is key to helping these kids (as we will see in a blog on helping kids with ADHD). Remember: ADHD has nothing to do with intelligence or…
…Announcement (PSA), Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr. Ellen Braaten talk about ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). They describe the symptoms of ADHD, and explain how parents can help kids get the…