Is ADHD a learning disability?
Is ADHD a learning disability? It is not uncommon to be confused. However, while some children diagnosed with ADHD experience significant difficulties with learning, there are many others […]
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Read about Executive Functions and ADHD
Parents and educators are increasingly talking about the role of executive functioning skills in children with ADHD. In fact many prominent psychologists have identified ADHD as a disorder […]
Bringing ADHD to College
Years ago, there was a common belief that most people outgrew ADHD. Most educators and clinicians believed that ADHD did not persist into college years or into adulthood. We now […]
E-books on ADHD, Executive Functions and More
The Internet is a great place for gathering information, but sometimes you just want a comprehensive source.Fortunately, there are a number of excellent websites that provide e-books and downloadable PDFs […]
Great Websites for Learning about the Symptoms of ADHD
Parents frequently report to me that their child has “ADD.” I find that it is necessary to explain that psychologists and psychiatrists no longer use that term. Further […]
Five Facts about ADHD and Video Games
In my work as a child clinical psychologist I listen to the concerns and observations of parents of children with ADHD. Many of them have misgivings about the connection between […]
Do Children with ADHD Learn from Video Games?
Can children with ADHD learn from video games? Are they able to take game-based skills such as problem-solving, cognitive flexibility, and time management and apply them to real-world […]
New Research about ADHD Every Parent Should Read
It seems like every month there is a new theory about the cause and treatment of ADHD — a spectacular new insight that holds the key to all […]
