The Science Behind Focus and Distraction
Focus. Ignore your brother so you can finish your work. Pay attention. Are you listening? How can you play video games for hours but need help […]
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ADHD
ADHD: Beyond Medication
Parents, physicians, and the Centers for Disease Control agree that when it comes to approaching attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in […]
ADHD in Adults: Symptoms, Effects, and Help
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, does not just affect kids. An estimated 30% to 70% of children with ADHD continue to experience […]
Why Kids with ADHD are More Prone to Lying
Do your kids lie? Any child will tell a lie from time to time. But, if your child has ADHD, he or she probably lies more often than others. This […]
How to Stay Focused at School Despite Holiday Distractions
As the holidays approach along with the promise of an extended break from schoolwork, students may get distracted from work in the classroom. Many […]
Family Gathering Survival Tips for Families with Hyperactive Kids
Children with ADHD and other hyperactive kids can have difficulty navigating family gatherings. This is especially the case during the holidays when […]
October is Learning Disabilities/ADHD/Dyslexia Awareness Month. What Can You Do to Make a Difference?
"Awareness is the greatest agent for change." — Eckhart Tolle Within the United States, approximately one in five children experience attention and […]
Normal Attention Span Expectations By Age
"Pay attention!" "Focus!" "Just two more pages, then you can take a break." Virtually all parents have tried pleading with their kids to get them to […]
Helping Students with Summer Fever Stay on Task
His eyes wander when teachers talk to him. She starts fidgeting after a minute of focus. Students with ADHD fight a daily battle to stay on task, […]