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Is Your Child Explosive?
Often I see children who explode over what parents and teachers consider small things. It is common in children with ADHD because these children have difficulty with regulating their own emotional responses.
What It’s Like to Have ADHD
We’ve all either heard the comments or even said them. “Aren’t these really just lazy, undisciplined people?” “Seriously, how hard is it to pick up your underwear off the floor?” “Why can’t you just wipe off the kitchen counter?” “You get distracted? So do I but I can still get things done.” People don’t realize…
Homework Help for Kids with ADHD and their Parents
Often, homework for kids with ADHD becomes an intense battle with children getting very frustrated and parents becoming even more frustrated! It does help for your child to begin homework as soon after school as possible after a 15-20 minute break for snack, running around, bathroom, etc. If your child is on medication, it will…
Accommodations In School For ADHD?
Accommodations in School for ADHD? Do you receive calls and or notes from teachers about your child? Does your student receive zeros for work not completed or not turned in? Poor attention, impulsivity, and distractibility coupled with difficulty remembering to write down assignments and remembering to turn in assignments are very COMMON in ADHD…
Emotional Rollercoaster of ADHD
Emotional Rollercoaster of ADHD Do you and your child feel as if you never know what emotion will come next? Do not worry. You are not alone. Frequently children’s meltdowns will improve with medication treatment of ADHD, however, having difficulty regulating emotional responses may still cause distress to you and your child. We…
Shouldn’t an Adult Take as Low a Dose of a Stimulant as Possible?
Shouldn’t an Adult Take as Low a Dose of a Stimulant as Possible? The short answer is no and this is why. Someone with AD/HD doesn’t make enough dopamine and what they do make their brain chews up quicker than “normal” brains. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter and its function is to make someone interested in…
Parents, Screens and Kids With ADHD
PARENTS, SCREENS, AND KIDS WITH ADHD SCREENS AND EDUCATION ARE TOGETHER FOR THE LONG-HAUL! Schools are finding computers and I-pads to be valuable tools. So these tools are in your child’s hands and in your home. Choosing what to watch is just as important as how long your child spends watching or playing. Monitoring content…
ADHD Parent Questions Answered
ADHD Parent Questions Answered Should I Treat My Child’s ADHD during Summer Break? YES. Why? ADHD involves many aspects of a person’s life in addition to the core symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Not all people with ADHD have all core symptoms and many people have additional symptoms. ADHD symptoms are correlated…
Giving Effective Commands as a Parent
Giving Effective Commands as a Parent Make sure you mean it! Never give a command that you do not intend to see followed to completion. Have in mind appropriate positive or negative consequences to back up request. Do not present the command as a question or favor. State the command simply, directly, and in…