…disorder (ADHD), nonverbal learning disorders, and auditory processing difficulties, and it is no wonder that children with bipolar disorder often feel demoralized and misunderstood. Juvenile bipolar disorder can be extremely…
…her salt is going to take development into consideration. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will look different in a little kid (gleeful mayhem) than in an older kid (frustration at…
…there are times when an accurate and specific diagnosis is important, which is what was necessary for Stephen, who was eventually diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD. Without these “labels,” Stephen…
…may be feeling even more overwhelmed about choosing appropriate toys than most parents. A complex Lego set might frustrate a child with ADHD because he does not have the attention…
…as ADHD, anxiety, or Aspergers—you’ll want to be especially careful that the camp is able to provide your child the support he needs. You also may want to decide whether…
…for depression, anxiety, learning disabilities and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), among many others. The DSM-IV listed criteria for autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, and pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs). Under those criteria,…
…allow the child to remain in the classroom. For example, Isabelle, a high school student, has ADHD; as a result, she has trouble attending class lectures and taking adequate notes….
…and weakness, and to make recommendations for remediation, they almost never diagnose children with disorders such as ADHD, dyslexia, or depression. Educational psychologists are typically involved in improving curricula, teaching…
…to know before during and after an evaluation. We explain the role that testing plays in diagnosing and devising treatment plans for children with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum, and…
…specific learning disability in math. A math disorder often occurs alongside other learning and attention disorders, such as dyslexia and ADHD. A math disorder that does not occur with another…
…as depression, anxiety, ADHD, another learning disorder, PTSD from bullying, or another psychiatric disorder. Open a conversation. Begin with open-ended questions about your interest in what games your child is…
Question: It seems like every child these days has some kind of problem. ADHD. Anxiety. Depression. Are these things as common as they seem? Answer: Are behavioral challenges among children…
…disorder, such as ADHD. This presents an interesting challenge to the classroom teacher, who must keep a hyperactive, information-hungry child motivated while meeting the needs of the other students. The…
…the family system) to that child’s temperament. Frequently, ADHD is present with ODD, but not always. Sometimes children with preexisting depression or mood disorders can display these behaviors, and if…
…Scandal (Forbes) Academic Testing Accommodations for ADHD: Do They Help? (Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal) IDEA Act (US Department of Education) Use of ‘smart drugs’ on the rise (Nature) We…