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Great Daytime Snacks for Children and Adults with ADHD Studies have shown that eating smaller and more frequent meals throughout the day can ease ADHD symptoms by keeping your blood sugar steady. This helps with attention, memory, and filtering distractions. Here are some quick snacks to help keep that mind sharp and the afternoon slump…
New Study: Teenagers with ADHD may be more likely to get into a car crash Teen driving can be an anxious time for most parents. If your teen child has ADHD, you may be even more concerned. There are some important facts and tips you need to know before letting your child behind the wheel.…
Understanding the IEP & 504 Plans Does your child qualify? When it comes to getting the right classroom accommodations for your child, there is a sea of information. It can be an intimidating and confusing process for parents. If your child is struggling in the classroom, they may qualify for accommodations. Students with one of…
Traumatic Brain Injury May Lead to Higher Risk of ADHD One study now suggests that "young children who are hospitalized with head injuries may be at higher than average risk for developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later on." In fact, the study found up to about one in five kids with a TBI develops…
Childhood Aggression Linked to Deficits in Executive Function You may have heard it from teachers and counselors, "Your child has ADHD and weak Executive Function." Executive Function is a term used to explain brain processes needed to plan, prioritize, and organize. Executive Function helps us avoid procrastination, make good decisions by avoiding impulsive behaviors, and…
Healthy Breakfast for the Brain! “If you don’t eat properly, you can become distracted, impulsive, and restless,” says Ned Hallowell, M.D. We have all heard it many times - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is especially true for people with ADHD. “If you don’t eat properly, you can become distracted,…
Family Management Is Challenging! We have a virtual Nanny who can help! Are you tired of all the charts, sticky notes, and calendars strewn around the house? Do you find that your current methods of staying organized just don't work? At Play Attention, it is our mission to help make life easier for our families…
Nutrition & ADHD How diet influences attention and executive function "...children on this typical American diet are seven times more likely to have ADHD" Nutrition can play a crucial role in mitigating attention problems and increasing executive function. Contrarily, a poor diet can often lead to a vicious cycle of poor decision making and poor…
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…
Humans Have Less Attention than a Goldfish Microsoft study finds technology a key factor A goldfish has an average attention span of 9 seconds, but a new Microsoft study concludes the average human has only 8 seconds before losing focus. The study cites that technology has changed the way our brains function, stating, “Heavy multi-screeners…
