Strengths of Those with ADHD

10 years ago

Although, the word “disorder” has a strongly negative connotation, it is essential to keep in mind that those with ADHD…

What About Girls?

10 years ago

There is estimated to be 3 times as many boys than girls with ADHD. This is the case for nearly…

ADHD: How Young is Too Young?

10 years ago

An issue arises when considering pre-school aged children for an ADHD diagnosis. On one hand, a diagnosis is best made…

How Does ADHD Medication Work?

10 years ago

Typically, medication is most effective at reducing symptoms of ADHD, while behavioral interventions are effective at resolving social and academic…

Ways to Cope Without Medication

10 years ago

Behavioral interventions alone may be enough to manage behavioral issues of ADD and ADHD; however, combination therapy, in which both…

ADD Students – Homework and ADHD

10 years ago

Tips for Assisting ADD Students / Students with ADHD Organizing information and note taking: Students with ADD / ADHD require…

Tips for Creating an ADD-friendly Study Environment

10 years ago

ADD affects a multitude of characteristics that make it difficult to complete quiet tasks. Distractibility, short attention span, trouble concentrating,…

Smartphones Helping to Increase Attention

10 years ago

ADHD, while commonly known to be a disorder found in children, can persist throughout adulthood, with about 2-4% of adults…

ADHD in Children – ADHD & Homework

10 years ago

Conflicts over homework are common with children and teens who have ADD / ADHD. Given that students with ADD/ ADHD…

Dyslexia Testing – Signs of Dyslexia

10 years ago

Possible signs of Dyslexia or a language based learning disability include: ➡Slow progress acquiring reading skills ➡Trouble reading new/unfamiliar words…