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Slow Processing Speed (SPS) is the time it takes for individuals to take in information, process it, and respond. The information processed can be visual, verbal, or motor. In the article Slow Processing Speed: Signs & Solutions for a Misunderstood Deficit, Dr. Ellen Braaten discusses the difference between SPS and ADHD symptoms. She also provides tips on…
Avoid Summer Vacation Cognitive Loss Summer vacation means sleeping late, staying up late, and doing very little except enjoying time out of school. However, did you know that the average student loses one to three months math and reading gains made over the prior year? Academic losses are so common among students that educators have…
Poor diet & ADHD. Is there a link? Is it possible that a poor diet can cause ADHD? The short answer seems to be, no. However, recent results from a study featured at MedicalXpress.com showed that children with ADHD are more likely to have a poor diet. The article states, “Researchers found that more ADHD symptoms at age…
mind·ful·ness ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/ noun 1. The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. 2. A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. There has been a lot of discussion on how mindfulness can…
Research results recently reviewed in The Sun, looked at the effects of screen time and how it related specifically to an increase of ADHD in children. It seems as technology usage increases, so do associated negative effects. The published research confirms this view. The study reports that children who spend more than two hours a day in…
Many parents want to know if they can prevent their children from developing ADHD or are they born with a predisposal to the diagnosis. Researchers have not found a concrete answer but more evidence has become available which tells us how we might be able to prevent or curb ADHD symptoms. A new study from…
Research results recently reviewed in The Sun, looked at the effects of screen time and how it related specifically to an increase of ADHD in children. It seems as technology usage increases, so do associated negative effects. The published research confirms this view. The study reports that children who spend more than two hours a day in…
Staying hydrated throughout the day has been shown to help students maintain peak performance at school.Research, conducted at King’s College in London, found that prolonged dehydration caused a decline in performance in adolescents. These were children without ADHD. Therefore, if a student has an ADHD diagnosis, it may be even more difficult for them to…
Adult ADHD diagnosis is on the rise. The symptoms of adult ADHD can have a huge impact on our lives - especially at work. Regardless of a diagnosis, attention difficulties can negatively affect an adult’s relationships, personal life, and career. Mental Health Net discusses that adults with ADHD often experience difficulties in the workplace that include: ConcentrationTask CompletionStruggle with…
Teenagers have a lot working against them when it comes to getting enough sleep. They often have after-school activities, heavy loads of homework, and addiction to catching up on social media before bedtime. Teens with ADHD are also struggling with executive function. This can make it difficult to get homework done and manage time. A…
