My son was often euphemistically referred to as “busy” when he was a child. Teachers were convinced he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and on three separate occasions, at different schools, I was asked to have him tested. His doctors assured me that my son was healthy, did not have the disorder, but that [...]
ADHD in Children May Lead to Other Disorders in Adulthood
March 4, 2013 | Posted by
Childhood attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may carry over into adulthood in 29 percent of cases, with a higher risk of other psychiatric disorders, a population-based study showed. Almost 60 percent of kids diagnosed with ADHD in the study had at least one other psychiatric disorder at around age 30, which was nearly three times the [...]
The Stress of Raising Kids with ADHD
December 7, 2012 | Posted by
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) doesn’t just affect the individual. It affects the entire family, according to Mark Bertin, MD, a board-certified developmental behavioral pediatrician and author of The Family ADHD Solution. Parents of kids with ADHD not only have to navigate a complex neurological disorder, but they also have to contend with criticism and [...]
The Best Activities for Kids with ADHD
August 8, 2012 | Posted by
These after-school and weekend activities and sports are especially good for kids with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD or ADD. After a long day in the classroom, after-school (or weekend) activities can give ADHD kids a chance to burn off extra energy and boost to their confidence. While martial arts are [...]
