Category: ADHD

Ways To Help a Child With ADHD Drive Safely

Casey Cartwright
Ways To Help a Child With ADHD Drive Safely

When your child has a disability of any kind, it will stick with them for the entirety of their life and through all the activities that they do. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects a person’s ability to do anything that requires intense focus—even driving. While it’s not impossible to drive safely with ADHD, it can put your child at a higher risk of dangerous driving when you’re not around. Give your child the tools they need to learn independence by using these ways to help a child with…

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How to Get Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment That Works!

Cascia Talbert

There are many different types of attention deficit disorder treatment that can be used for children. Medication can also be used; but it shouldn’t be the only  treatment for your child. If your child is easily distracted, impulsive, or hyperactive, it can take a great deal of effort to get him or her to sit still, listen, or finish a job. Finding a method that is effective for your child can be challenging, because most kids have trouble following rules and routines. One type of attention deficit disorder treatment that…

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Myths About Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults

Cascia Talbert
Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults

Attention deficit disorder, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, affects millions of people. Adults with the disorder have difficulty paying attention to details, staying on task, and developing relationships. This can be a frustrating disorder for those who suffer from it because many people with the disorder don’t recognize that they have it. In fact, some people who think they have ADHD don’t have it at all. The most common symptoms of attention deficit disorder in adults are hyperactivity, lack of focus, and distractibility. These symptoms typically appear during…

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How to Babysit Children with ADHD

Emily Joswiak
How to Babysit Children with ADHD

Babysitting can be hard, especially when children have behavioral disorders. For instance, children with ADHD can get easily distracted and quickly jump from one activity to another. This can cause the child to forget your rules, which can be frustrating for both of you. Here are some tips on how to babysit children with ADHD. Tip 1: Ask the parents any questions you have. If you are nervous about caring for a child with ADHD, that is normal. Unless you know someone else with ADHD and have spent a lot…

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Adult Attention Deficit Disorder and Treatments

Cascia Talbert

Adult Attention Deficit Disorder and Treatments Attention Deficit Disorder is an adult mental illness that affects most of us. The disorder is defined as an inability to pay attention in a fixed manner. This happens to be a severe problem in most adults today, especially in the United States. To get help for attention deficit disorder, one must first identify it and then work towards getting it cured. You will need to seek help from medical professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, or certified nurse practitioners. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit…

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – Learn How To Deal With It Early

Cascia Talbert

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD is a condition in which a child, teenager or adult is often active but may also be impulsive and distractible. The condition has been responsible for thousands of cases over the years. In our world today, it’s name is still a bit of a mystery. It’s got as much impact as an ice cream blast when the kids are in charge! Normal school-age children can get into trouble with it, usually in class. They do things they shouldn’t be doing because of…

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The Effects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children

Cascia Talbert
ADHD children

The Effects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered to be one of the most common disorders among children in the world. Some children may not see the symptoms of the disorder until they become adults. They just continue the routines that they had been using since they were young. Sometimes, the effects of ADHD are still evident when the child is adults. It may not be the same symptom that the child was used to; this is because the symptoms of ADHD…

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Best After School Activities for Your Child with ADHD

Emily Joswiak
Best After School Activities for Your Child with ADHD

Finding the right activities for your child can be quite difficult if they struggle with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Some hobbies just add to the challenges of school by requiring them to sit still for long periods of time with little to no excitement, exacerbating their already tenuous hold on their restraint. Rather than be completely restrained even more, children with ADHD need to both have a way to be active and a structure that helps them to strengthen their self-control. The activity you choose should also be something that they…

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Early Prenatal Anemia May Increase Risk of Autism, ADHD

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A new Swedish study suggests anemia early in pregnancy may increase the risk of autism, ADHD and intellectual disability in children. Anemia is a common condition in late pregnancy and researchers discovered anemia toward the end of pregnancy did not have the same correlation. The findings, published in JAMA Psychiatry, underscore the importance of early screening for iron status and nutrition counseling. An estimated 15-20% of pregnant women worldwide suffer from iron deficiency anemia — lower blood oxygen levels due to a lack of iron. By the third trimester, pregnant…

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Young Moms May Be More Likely to Have Kids with ADHD

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A new study finds that young moms, particularly those under the age of 20, are more likely to have a child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For the study, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) explored the genetic relationship between female reproductive traits and key psychiatric disorders. They found that the genetic risk of ADHD in children was strongly associated with early maternal age at first birth, especially for women younger than 20. ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder which affects a person’s ability to exert age-appropriate self-control.…

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