ADHD affects about 1 in 11 children in the U.S. Learn how to recognize the signs, support kids in school, and create strategies at home to help them succeed.
“Sit still and pay attention!” I’ll never forget my first grade teacher’s stern words, which played on repeat, no matter how hard I tried to comply. That combination was impossible for what I’d later ...
“Sit still and pay attention!” I’ll never forget my first grade teacher’s stern words, which played on repeat, no matter how hard I tried to comply. That combination was impossible for what I’d later ...
Calming a child with both autism and ADHD calls for patience, creativity, and consistency. Fun sensory-regulating activities ...
It is considered to be common “knowledge” that smartphones, video games, and other digital media are reducing our attention spans. Some studies have suggested ...
Parenting a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be rewarding and challenging. Dr. Sharon Saline, a renowned psychologist specializing in ...
Annie Artiga Garner feels a pit in her stomach every time a teacher approaches at school pickup for her twin 9-year-old boys, both in fourth grade and both diagnosed ...
Elisabeth Lefebvre is a member of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (Quebec Order of Nurses). She has received funding from the Ministry of Higher Education. Université du Québec en ...
A new study released Friday found that young children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are often prescribed medication too quickly.