It is important to start out by explaining that Dementia is an umbrella term to define loss of memory and other mental abilities that interfere with daily life caused by physical changes in the brain. So Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s for instance are both examples of possible causes of dementia.
The term “dialectical” means the use of acting through opposing forces. The primary dialectic within DBT is between the seemingly opposite strategies of acceptance and change.
Parents are facing a phenomenon they never experienced before; children having constant access to screens. Whether it is a computer screen or a phone screen or a television screen— most children from a young age have access to it.
Diagnosis of Adult-Onset ADHD ADHD used to be understood as an illness exclusively experienced in childhood. However, Adult-Onset ADHD is raising questions about the brain disorder. New data suggests that some people experience ADHD in adulthood without having been diagnosed with ADHD in childhood.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain found in people with a history of repeated brain trauma. The constant brain trauma triggers progressive degeneration of the brain tissue, including the build-up of an abnormal protein called tau. These changes in the brain can begin months, years, or even decades after the last brain trauma.
ADHD Linked With Higher Rates Of Anxiety – Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face an increased risk for anxiety, according to new research. Anxiety disorder is common among children with ADHD. Recognizing and treating anxiety can lead to improved quality of life for patients
Behavioral Management Video by Dr. Jay Gordon of Pathways Neuropsychology Associates. The Pathways team of professionals has helped thousands of people with brain injuries. We are Dedicated to effective and compassionate care for individuals with neurological challenges.
Significant differences are present in the brains of those with and without A.D.H.D as early as preschool according to a new study published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society. Changes include a smaller brain, and reductions in the size of several specific regions, including the frontal lobes. The magnitude of those reductions predicted how bad their ADHD is.
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, children who experience a severe head injury may struggle with secondary ADHD as they grow older. What is Secondary ADHD? Secondary ADHD relates to symptoms that fall out of the three core ADHD symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity and attention-deficit disorder. The following are Secondary symptoms of ADHD:
According to the Kazdin technique, punishment alone does not change bad behavior and teach a new more appropriate behavior. Even gentle punishments, like time-out, or reasoning, does not work by itself.
