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Finding the right support for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options available. Whether you are struggling with focusing at work or managing impulsive behaviors at school, knowing whom to turn to for support can make all the difference in your experience. This blog post will explore the differences…
Raising a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to education. School can often be a complex environment for children with ADHD, as they may struggle with inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. However, with the right support and strategies, your child can not only navigate the academic landscape…
The coronavirus pandemic dramatically shifted schooling across the world. Even after the reopening of schools, many parents have chosen to homeschool their children out of safety concerns, or as a personal choice. However, homeschooling can be a challenge for children with low concentration levels, or who are afflicted with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. If this…
When we were growing up, getting handed an ADHD diagnosis — short for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — meant miles of red tape to get treatment and getting buried under a mountain of stigma. Today, we understand what ADHD is, but that doesn’t stop teachers, other parents or the world at large from looking down on…
Every child needs to develop social and emotional skills for them to grow up into healthy and functional adults. Social skills include effective communication, showing empathy and respect, active listening, and developing good interpersonal relationships. On the other hand, some examples of emotional skills include having a positive self-image, self-control, taking pride in accomplishments, and…
A spurt of inattentiveness is a common phenomenon. However, it can take the form of a serious medical condition too, known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. In 2016 alone, 6.1 million children were diagnosed with this condition in the US, according to figures released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However,…
Tourette’s syndrome is a combination of involuntary movement and involuntary noises which are called tics. They tend to start in childhood and tending to get better as the child grows into adulthood. Tourette’s is also associated with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some people experience severe tics and need to…
If you’re somebody who has always wanted to make a difference to children’s lives, a career in child therapy could be for you. As a child therapist, you can work in Action Behavior centers, schools, hospitals, and community centers. It’s a rewarding career path with high earning potential and a diverse range of specialties. Nowadays,…
The debate has been going on for decades now: is ADHD a symptom of our times, or a historical disorder that’s only recently been identified. If, in recent years, the number of people diagnosed with ADHD (purportedly 10% of all people suffer from some version of it) has increased, it’s hard to imagine that this…
Image Credit: Pixabay There are always controversies involved when it comes to marijuana. Let’s take a look at the most prominent ones. Legalization Leads to More Consumption Information from a study done on more than 1 million adolescents in the United States revealed that the legalization of marijuana doesn’t lead to more consumption. Almost half…
Let’s face it: losing weight can be downright impossible if you’re not serious about dieting and exercise. Most people who struggle to lose weight have one of several problems. Either, they underestimate the calories they eat, they overestimate the calories they burn, or they do a combination of both. Here’s how to fix that problem,…