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Back To School Advice for Children With ADHD

Is your child who has ADHD preparing to go back to school? The back-to-school transition can be a difficult one, so we want to provide you with some tips to getting them ready for the new school year. We will share these four pieces of advice below. 1. Set Goals and Rewards Reasonable goals set …

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Could My Child Have ADHD?

Could My Child Have ADHD?

Did you know that ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders diagnosed in childhood? Over 6 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with this disorder, according to the CDC. ADHD is so common that most people know of at least one person who lives with ADHD. It can present in …

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Unique Strengths and Benefits of ADHD

Unique Strengths and Benefits of ADHD

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a very common condition that affects about over 6 million children in the United States. ADHD can afflict anyone at any age, but it can be difficult to diagnose early in life as some symptoms of the condition align with typical childlike behavior. When receiving a diagnosis of any …

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Caring for Kids and Teens with ADHD This Summer

Caring for Kids and Teens with ADHD This Summer

Still in the developmental stages of brain development, children at younger ages have the ability to learn many new skills quickly, and those with ADHD are no exception. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and is characterized by difficulty paying attention or completing tasks, lack of focus and …

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Adolescent ADHD in a Remote Learning World

Adolescent ADHD in a Remote Learning World

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered life as we know it in a variety of ways. It’s hard to believe that we are about to turn our calendars to March again, as the majority of communities shifted to remote work and school in March of 2020. The pandemic has impacted society in a variety of ways, …

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The Dynamic Nature of ADHD

The Dynamic Nature of ADHD

Did you know that ADHD is one of the most common child neurodevelopmental disorders? Approximately 9.4% of children in the United States between the ages of 2 and 17 years old have been diagnosed with ADHD[DB1] . Although the emphasis of ADHD is typically on children, it is important to know that ADHD can present itself …

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Is my child's behavior normal? or could they have ADHD?

Is My Child’s Behavior Normal? Or Could They Have ADHD?

It’s normal for children to be stubborn, have loads of energy and act without thinking. But how do we as parents determine if our child’s behavior is normal or is reflecting symptoms of ADHD?  Understanding the difference between symptoms of ADHD and normal child-like behavior can be unclear, so first it’s important to know what …

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Parenting & ADHD

Parenting & ADHD – 3 Quick Tips

Parenting in general is one of the most difficult jobs you can have, not to mention parenting a child with ADHD. Symptoms typically include excessive fidgeting, is unable to wait for directions or frequently ignores directions, has trouble remembering recently learned facts and takes too much time or needs a lot of encouragement to complete …

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Busting 5 ADHD Myths

Masses of misinformation swirl around the media, writing ADHD off as laziness and lack of discipline. While people with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behavior, or being overly active, these symptoms aren’t due to a lack of self-discipline; they’re cause by a neurodevelopmental disorder. Most kids with ADHD won’t just grow out …

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