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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 friendships. Here are some tips…
Valentine’s Day is known for giving the gift of chocolate and snacks filled with sugar. We do this because we want to show our family and friends how much we love them by giving them something special. Sugar does not cause ADHD. However, if your loved one has ADHD, eating excessive amounts of sugar may…
Contributed by Kate, author of Memoirs of an ADHD Mom, located on our Facebook page. It is easy for all of us to complain about our issues, to talk about the things we don't like about our ADHD or our children's ADHD. It disrupts our lives, makes us work harder, causes turmoil. But not this week! No,…
Scientists have observed that lower levels of dopamine are associated with symptoms of ADHD. A study published in European Neuropsychopharmacology shows that caffeine appears to normalize levels of dopamine and improve concentration in people with ADHD. Does that mean it can be used as treatment? Additudemag.com released an article discussing the truth about caffeine for ADHD. Here are a few key…
ADHD is Often Overlooked in Older AdultsSome of the reasons include age-related cognitive changes, comorbid medical/psychiatric conditions, and psychological issues. Read More
Everyone knows exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But did you know that exercise can be especially important for people with ADHD? Exercise can improve attention, working memory and executive function. Read more...
Five C’s for Reducing Family Stress& Developing Your ADHD Child's Strengths Read More
ADHD Holiday SurvivalGuide eBook The holiday season is an exciting time. A time full of special school events, parties, gift giving, family gatherings, and more. Unfortunately with all of this fun and excitement can come some stressful situations.Our Holiday Survival Guide eBook will help you navigate this time of year. We provide you with tips and…
Why You Should Eat More Blueberries A well-balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains is recommended by nutritionists in order to stay healthy and improve cognitive development. There are some foods that have been shown to be more beneficial than others. One of these is blueberries. Harvard Health states that the natural plant pigments in…
New Findings: Why is ADHD in Girls Overlooked? Data show that boys are diagnosed 3 to 1 over girls. However, adult data indicate that for every adult male diagnosed with ADHD, an adult woman is diagnosed presenting a 1:1 ratio of diagnoses. It shows that girls are being overlooked, but why? Research Digest published an article this…
