ADHD  has had many “names” and descriptions. In the earliest versions, the focus was on hyperactivity (body movement), and it was called “Hyperkinetic Impulse Disorder.” Because boys tend to be […]

More than 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD struggle with written language. Most often their writing difficulties are not due to a lack of ideas but instead to their problems […]

Many students with ADHD perform well academically in early elementary school. This is particularly true for cognitively advanced students with ADHD who have areas of intellectual strength. Psychologists have observed […]

Kids who have been diagnosed with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder are often more prone to repetitive or obsessive behavior. They struggle in making transitions and tend to become more […]

Can music improve memory and study skills?

Many educators and parents are under the mistaken impression that music interferes with studying, learning, and memory, but they are wrong! One very […]

Parents are becoming very concerned that their kids are addicted to Fortnite. Yes, there are some addictive qualities to how kids play Fortnite, but most simply play too much. The […]

Traditional strategies for treating children with ADHD and working memory difficulties revolve around the use of medication and behavior modification. While medication is clearly the single most potent tool for […]

Difficulty with sustained attention and persistence to tasks is common in children who are diagnosed with ADHD and those who have problems with attention or executive functioning. However, parents and […]

Difficulty with sustained attention and persistence to tasks is common in children who are diagnosed with ADHD and those who have problems with attention or executive functioning. However, parents and […]

Parents of children with ADHD often worry about what their kids will do as adults, questioning whether they will be able to find suitable work and wondering about the best […]