Posts Tagged ‘ADHD’
What about ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a diagnosis based on symptoms and behaviors, not a communicable virus or infection. There is not a blood test or even one specific diagnostic tool utilized in an ADHD diagnosis, and yet there are currently 50 prescriptions available for ADHD “treatment.” The trouble with this skewed path, especially when children…
Read MoreLearning how to deal with Failure and deciding to quit hiding behind the ADHD Label.
Am I a Failure? Failure is a subject I can talk about endlessly. I have failed at so many things in my life that it would take me. I used to look at those failures and torture myself for them, but now I look at them in a totally different light. I understand that my…
Read MoreDid aggressive marketing and not medicine increase the diagnosis of ADHD?
I have discussed this in the past and I think it’s important to remind people that sometimes things are not that visible when it comes to being diagnosed with ADHD. The idea that the marketing of ADHD has led to an increase in diagnosis for children should not be a big surprise. A recent paper…
Read MoreCan Omega 3’s help children with ADHD?
It seems that ADHD has become a problem for many kids in our country. According to the CDC, 6.4 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the United States. Could a supplement like omega three help children and teenagers with ADHD? The study was done by Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and report that…
Read MoreThe Marketing of ADHD: Who really wins?
Dr. Keith Conners is a renowned psychologist and professor at Duke University. He is also someone whom I respect and admire. He championed A.D.H.D. to be recognized as a legitimate disorder. In an article published on December 14th, 2013 in the New York Times, Dr. Conners cited how disappointed he was with how doctors and…
Read MoreFood and Additives to Avoid if Your Child Has ADHD
Here are foods and additives that are possible triggers for a child with ADHD that should be avoided. This is not an exhaustive list, but lists some of the major ones.
Read MoreMusical Instruments and Children with ADHD
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] new study published in the journal PLOS One find that musical training may improve executive brain function as compared to those with no musical training. Executive function is defined as processes in the brain responsible for retaining information, decision making, problem solving and regulating behavior.
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