Tag: behavior
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Research: There’s a Causal Link Between Lead Exposure and ADHD!
Got negative symptoms of ADHD? Is your child extra hyper? Look around…it might be lead poisoning. Recent NIH research cites lead as “one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants, and it is suspected to be associated with ADHD.” The jury is still out on the entire potential risk for ADHD, but here’s what we do…
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Why Don’t My Teachers Understand Autism?
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Black Lives Matter for Black Teens with ADHD
Black Lives Matter…especially for teens with ADHD. They aren’t acknowledged, get expelled from high school, and end up in jail. The answer? Black teachers.
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How Does Music Therapy Benefit Teens and Adults with Autism (ASD)?
Autism challenges: Behavior, social skills, speech/language…Music therapy can help.
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Autism Behavior “Meltdowns” – 10 Strategies to Make Them Disappear
Behavior meltdowns can be common for teens with Autism. Both the student and adults should take the lead. Here are strategies to help
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Help! My Loved One Cannot Stay Off Screens!
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Trouble Focusing? Try Keeping Your Hands Busy!
Many symptoms between ADHD and Autism overlap. One major symptom is being unable to pay attention and sit still. For many, it’s very painful to pay attention and sit still, unless they can keep their hands busy. There are many fidget toys available but for some, fidget toys don’t work. Some people need…
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Lead Exposure – Your ADHD Symptoms Get Worse!
Reearch says that lead exposure is negative for children with ADHD. Hyperactivity and behavior are especially impacted. Take personal steps. Join organizations…the experts.
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Do Autistic People Lack Empathy?
What is Empathy? Empathy is the feeling associated with being able to understand and identify the feelings and emotions of others. An example would be understanding and making an effort to comfort someone at a time of loss. The supportive person would speak in a calming manner and embrace the person that is grieving or…