Category: ADHD
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What Can Parents Do For ADHD Behavior?
ADHD teens and young adults out of control? Parents hold the key. But how? What is the behavior for ADHD teens like? Greater highs and lows for sure. Difficulty to deal with frustration. Poor decision making. Wow! Behavior of teens with ADHD is off the hook. This is especially true with behavior in school. Problems…
ADHD – Autism: Warning Signs for Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities. Do you know what they are? Probably. Did you know that 50% of Autistic people have a learning disability? How about 50% of children and adolescents with ADHD have at least one learning disability. Let’s learn about it. Defining learning disabilities is a challenge. It depends on who’s asking. There are several types…
ADHD Related Burnout – Yes, it’s Real!
Exhaustible! Exhaustion! Fashionable complaint? Nope. Burnout is an official diagnosis. Yes…it’s legitimate. Especially people with ADHD. Legitimate symptoms are used to qualify for burnout. There are feelings of exhaustion or energy depletion. There is an increased mental distance from one’s job or negativism related to one’s job. Evaluating the job performance, there is reduced…
What do you want to know about ADHD?
Teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: I need topics for my blog. Give a shout out with your ideas.
ADHD and Food: What the Research Says
Treating ADHD with food…is it possible to skip using medication? Research is conflicting, but there is some agreement. Moderation.
Are people with ADHD more creative?
Many say that people with ADHD are especially creative. What does research say?
ADHD: A Gift or a Curse?
ADHD is not easy to live with. No one will argue with that. The silver-lining beyond the clouds? Yes. We should not make light of this disorder. The world’s psychiatric handbook, DSM-V outlines specific diagnostic symptoms. It’s further treated with medication or requested special academic help. To receive a diagnosis, true ADHD comes with…
ADHD and Food: Friends or Enemies?
64% of diagnosed cases of ADHD are impacted by food. It can cause physical or behavioral symptoms. These chemicals accumulate to create “bad days.” Food allergies? Food sensitivity? They’re not the same. Classic allergies (IgE) cause serious symptoms like hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis. Food sensitivity (IgG) is not a true allergy and cannot be…