The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program provides medical monitoring and treatment for responders at the WTC and related sites in New York City, Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA, and survivors who were in the New York City disaster area.
Dr. Gordon was awarded a certificate of recognition for outstanding dedication serving 9/11 first responders.
What do you think about thinking? Is it simple, or difficult? Linear or sporadic? Are certain things easier to think about than others? For most people, the answer is likely to be a general all of the above. However, if you or your child have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder (ADHD), then you may understand that thinking is a bit more complex with this disorder, often leaning towards difficult, sporadic, and absolutely yes.
Ask anyone what worries them most about getting older, and more than a few people will say losing the ability to remember things is high up on their list. After a lifetime of making memories and forging meaningful relationships, the idea that a disease like Alzheimer’s could swoop in and steal it all away is, frankly, pretty frightening…
Providing your child with a physically intensive outlet, such as a sport, has been shown to help ADHD. Yet, not all sports are created equally. This article will discuss which sports provide more benefit for those with ADHD.
While it may seem counter-intuitive to have your ADHD diagnosed child play music in the background, the research says otherwise. Listening to low-volume, classical or electronic music with limited lyrics while studying can have strong benefits for all children, especially for those with ADHD.
The primary challenges of having ADHD are maintaining focus and self-regulation. A mindful approach to ADHD simply means practicing and developing these skills just as you would if you were learning math or basketball.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or, ADHD, is a fairly common neurodevelopmental disorder, which is characterized primarily by abnormalities in areas such as attention, behavior, and academic performance.
(CNN) The first medical device to treat childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, was OK’d Friday by the US Food and Drug Administration. Designated for children ages 7 to 12 who are not currently on medication for the disorder, the device delivers a low-level electrical pulse to the parts of the brain responsible for ADHD symptoms.
Although ADHD may have negative consequences for academic achievement, there may be a legitimate connection between ADHD and creative thinking.
Children with ADHD deserve to have the best opportunities for growth and development. That is why it is important to know simple techniques that can help improve your child’s day to day life with ADHD.
