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OUTDOOR OBSTACLE COURSE Get moving while applying mental strategies! Obstacle courses are fun to create and even more fun to master! But fun isn't the ONLY reason you should create an outdoor obstacle course: Doing an obstacle course outside will expose you to Vitamin D straight from the sunshine.The obstacle course will get your blood pumping which…
ADHD DIAGNOSIS & THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE CLASSROOM Does the age of a child in a classroom setting matter when discussing ADHD? In late September, Reuters published an article reviewing a study that found children who are younger in the classroom are more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities, depression, and ADHD than…
TEENS WITH ADHD HAVE A 62% HIGHER RISK OF AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WITHIN THEIR FIRST MONTH OF DRIVING A recent study published in Healthline and conducted by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) indicates that teens with ADHD have a 62% higher risk of an automobile accident within their first month of driving. Additional results of the study…
THE IMPORTANCE OF A BFF Everyone wants to have friends. At an early age, forming friendships allows a child to develop a multitude of skills needed throughout life: teamwork, cooperation, sharing, dealing with conflict, competition, etc. If your children or clients are struggling with ADHD, they may need your guidance to help develop successful, long-lasting…
HEALTHY EATING FOR TEENS WITH ADHD. How to motivate your teen to make healthy choices. Getting your teenagers to make healthy food choices can be a challenge. You want them to be independent, but you also want to guide them in the right direction. If your teen has ADHD they might also be struggling with…
QUICK SNACKS THAT PROVIDE A POWERFUL BRAIN BOOST! If you need a quick snack with a brain boost, you may want to reach for something with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. A double blind study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden found that symptoms of ADHD (inattentive type) improved in 35% of their participants after taking…
WILL MONTHS OF REMOTE LEARNING WORSEN STUDENTS' ATTENTION PROBLEMS Everyone in the world feels the effects of COVID-19. It has reshaped the economy, workforce, and educational system all around the world. How will these changes impact our children? According to an April EdWeek Research Center survey, “Nearly 4 of 5 teachers think their students’ ability to focus…
TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS TO HELP YOU SLEEP ADHD symptoms can make it difficult to get enough sleep every night. Science Daily reports that about 75% of children and adults with ADHD also struggle with sleep problems. One of these problems can be the inability to manage time effectively and “time blindness”. The first step to a well-rested…
#7 Executive Function @ Home Activity All AgesPiece Together Some Puzzles!Areas developed: Attention, Flexible Reasoning, Working Memory, Processing Speed, Spatial Memory, Patience & Impulse Control People with ADHD tend to have difficulty with attention, organization, and processing speed. This makes solving problems more difficult and time-consuming. Take time today at home to work on some…
#6 Executive Function @ Home Activity AdultsCrafting a Feelings FolioAreas developed: Emotional Control, Focus, Introspection, Impulse Control, Memory People with ADHD tend to experience very strong emotions. As a result, they sometimes get carried away by their feelings and respond impulsively without considering how their actions will affect themselves or others. Take some time today to…
