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.
According to a new study, understanding your lipid profile during pregnancy, can be important in lowering the risk of ADHD.
Lipid profiles are a panel of blood tests that serve as an initial medical tool for detecting abnormalities in the blood, such as in Cholesterol.
The school environment can be challenging even for a child with optimal psychological health. The responsibilities such as school assignments, homework, interaction with other children, and co-curricular activities all can contribute to considerable stress in a child. The level of stress in children who suffer from ADHD can be even greater because of the unique challenges they confront due to their symptoms.
The following pointers can help prepare a child with ADHD for school:
Children with ADHD benefit from knowing what to expect before they arrive to the classroom. This will not only prevent any potential issues (e.g., behavioral, academic) during the first days or weeks of school, but it will also provide the child with a much-needed boost of self-confidence, as they won’t be as overwhelmed with their new classroom environment, new teacher(s), classroom rules, peers, and the numerous other distractions and challenges they will face.
While ADHD is typically a chronic condition, it is by no means static. Symptoms will evolve as children grow and transition from one grade to the next. With a new classroom and another year of maturity under a child’s belt, the problems in the classroom experienced last year might not be the same as this year. In order to best tailor your child’s ADHD treatment, an important part of his or her diagnosis is to continue to reevaluate them each year.
Psychologists may have a promising new ADHD medication option to prescribe: mazindol CR. Mazindol CR, also known as NLS-1, is a treatment produced by the Switzerland-based company, NLS Pharma. It would be a revolutionary addition to the ADHD medicine cabinet because unlike current options on the market, mazindol CR is a non-stimulant. Many patients
You probably have heard of the craze: fidget spinners! The spinning toys come in a variety of colors and cost only a few dollars. Despite causing nuisance to many adults and school teachers (they are even banned in some school districts!), some experts say these toys can benefit some children with ADHD. Children with ADHD can be fidgety, from tapping feet to bouncing on seat.
What if there was a way to treat ADHD without taking a trip to the pharmacy? Believe it or not, this idea is not too farfetched. Many doctors describe exercise as a natural “medication” that can treat ADHD symptoms effectively. While exercise will most likely not replace traditional treatment options, it can be used as a strong compliment. In fact, exercise often affects the same core component as the stimulants do: one’s executive functions. Memory, inhibition, attention, and prioritization are all examples of executive functions.
