Posts Tagged ‘ADHD’
Alternatives to Medication for Young Girls with ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a relatively common mental disorder that affects primarily children and can be carried into adulthood. This disorder is most commonly treated with prescribed medication and is effective for roughly 80% of people. However, like most medications, ADHD medications can come with some harsh side effects and are not effective…
Read MoreHelping Your Daughter with ADHD Struggling In An Academic Setting
ADHD symptoms can make focusing in school extremely difficult for your daughter. As a parent, you want your daughter to have academic success and perform to her fullest potential. While medication does play an important role in reducing ADHD symptoms, research reveals many non-medication methods that are beneficial to combating ADHD symptoms. Signs and Symptoms…
Read MoreExercise Can Help Children with ADHD
You probably know that exercise has enormous benefits for your physical and mental health. But, did you also know that physical exercise can help reduce the effects of ADHD in children? A recent nine-month study, done by the University of Illinois, found that physical activity in children can help build attention span in children. The study Scientists at…
Read MoreRate of Diagnosis of ADHD in Girls Could Be Linked to Internet Use
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diagnosis of ADHD has increased at least 42 percent since 2003. Are that many more children affected by the disorder? Or has our understanding of attention disorders allowed us to identify individuals easier? What has changed over the past 10 years to explain this drastic upsurge?…
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