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New research suggests that letting ADHD children move around may actually be a more effective way to help them learn!
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often told to be quiet and sit still in the classroom. But new research suggests that letting them move around may actually be a more effective way to help them learn.
Activities That Prime the Brain for Learning
Brain breaks and focused attention practices help students feel relaxed and alert and ready to learn.
6 Reasons ADHD Treatment Fail!
Why do so many people with ADHD struggle to find relief from their symptoms? From taking away interventions too soon to trying therapy before medication, here are six common obstacles to successful treatment — and how to avoid them.
6 At-Home Occupational Therapy Techniques That Really Make a Difference!
Children and teens with ADHD, learning disabilities, or certain related disorders benefit enormously from occupational therapy. But since a trained occupational therapist is not always accessible or affordable, here are 6 OT-honed tools that parents can use at home to foster independence and improve their child’s success rates at school and in life
“Am I Bad?”
When children with ADHD first come to see me, it is common for them to ask, “Am I bad?” It’s heartbreaking every time. Whether it is due to their hyperactivity or impulsivity, these kids sometimes take roughhousing too far and hurt others unintentionally.
‘Shine a light – understanding ADHD’ Video
In this mini-documentary, we have asked people with ADHD and their relatives what is like to have ADHD, what are the challenges and what are the things they like about ADHD.