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Sarah was a concerned mother who had noticed that her son, Jack, was struggling in school. He was easily distracted, forgetful, and had a hard time completing assignments. After speaking with Jack’s teacher, she learned that he had been exhibiting similar behaviors in class. Sarah was worried that Jack’s struggles would hold him back academically and wanted to get him
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that shows uniquely in each child but generally affects their ability to pay attention, control impulsive behaviors, and regulate brain activity levels. Those difficulties can impact a child at school, home, or socially. It is a condition that typically begins in childhood but can persist into adulthood, but children may only be
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects millions worldwide. As common as it is, ADHD can wreak havoc on a child’s and family’s life. It often impacts a person’s ability to pay attention, control impulses, and manage behavior. It can also affect their academic and social functioning, leading to difficulties in their daily lives. It leads to many stressful conversations at home
Telling Jeffery not to touch his brother for the one-millionth time. The second call this week from the school was about behavior on the bus. Another set of stitches from the walk-in clinic. This is the life of a parent with an impulsive child… Impulsive behaviors in children can be challenging for parents, caregivers, and kids too. While some kids
When a child has a mental health condition or a special need, it is crucial for parents to understand all the potential factors that may contribute to their child’s health and well-being. That means a parent in their own educational journey may have heard about genetic mutations that affect mental health. MTHFR genetic mutations are relatively common, and some studies
The symptoms of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often arise due to brain dysregulation. In these disorders, specific brain regions fail to work optimally to process behavioral or emotional control and mental functioning. While brain dysregulation is more apparent in ASD than in ADHD, both conditions show chaos in the brain network. Since there’s no
The term neurodiversity is one I am sure you have heard but may not be sure what it means. Neurodiversity is the concept that all brains are unique and different and that these differences are not abnormal but natural variations of the human brain. A sociologist named Judy Singer coined the term in the 1960s. With such an increase in
One out of ten children has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD must be diagnosed early on since it can persist into adulthood. The key to success is teaching kids practical coping skills to compensate for their shortcomings. Time management, improved social skills, and good communication can help greatly. Children with ADHD also have hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or attention problems. Kids with
When your child experience teen behavior disorders during the teenage years, it can be disconcerting for parents. However, behavioral issues are common among teens and they are a normal part of teenage development. It is natural for them to experience internal worries, which parents should be prepared for. Just teens, parents are learning too as these issues arise, so handling
Behavioral inhibition or lack of impulse control will prevent children from learning at higher levels or developing executive functioning skills. When kids are impulsive, they just aren’t present at the moment because they are two steps ahead in something else. As a result, they aren’t connected and regulated enough to think or pay attention. Response inhibition is the foundation of
Sarah was a concerned mother who had noticed that her son, Jack, was struggling in school. He was easily distracted, forgetful, and had a hard time completing assignments. After speaking with Jack’s teacher, she learned that he had been exhibiting similar behaviors in class. Sarah was worried that Jack’s struggles would hold him back academically and wanted to get him
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that shows uniquely in each child but generally affects their ability to pay attention, control impulsive behaviors, and regulate brain activity levels. Those difficulties can impact a child at school, home, or socially. It is a condition that typically begins in childhood but can persist into adulthood, but children may only be
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects millions worldwide. As common as it is, ADHD can wreak havoc on a child’s and family’s life. It often impacts a person’s ability to pay attention, control impulses, and manage behavior. It can also affect their academic and social functioning, leading to difficulties in their daily lives. It leads to many stressful conversations at home
Telling Jeffery not to touch his brother for the one-millionth time. The second call this week from the school was about behavior on the bus. Another set of stitches from the walk-in clinic. This is the life of a parent with an impulsive child… Impulsive behaviors in children can be challenging for parents, caregivers, and kids too. While some kids
When a child has a mental health condition or a special need, it is crucial for parents to understand all the potential factors that may contribute to their child’s health and well-being. That means a parent in their own educational journey may have heard about genetic mutations that affect mental health. MTHFR genetic mutations are relatively common, and some studies
The symptoms of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often arise due to brain dysregulation. In these disorders, specific brain regions fail to work optimally to process behavioral or emotional control and mental functioning. While brain dysregulation is more apparent in ASD than in ADHD, both conditions show chaos in the brain network. Since there’s no
The term neurodiversity is one I am sure you have heard but may not be sure what it means. Neurodiversity is the concept that all brains are unique and different and that these differences are not abnormal but natural variations of the human brain. A sociologist named Judy Singer coined the term in the 1960s. With such an increase in
One out of ten children has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD must be diagnosed early on since it can persist into adulthood. The key to success is teaching kids practical coping skills to compensate for their shortcomings. Time management, improved social skills, and good communication can help greatly. Children with ADHD also have hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or attention problems. Kids with
When your child experience teen behavior disorders during the teenage years, it can be disconcerting for parents. However, behavioral issues are common among teens and they are a normal part of teenage development. It is natural for them to experience internal worries, which parents should be prepared for. Just teens, parents are learning too as these issues arise, so handling
Behavioral inhibition or lack of impulse control will prevent children from learning at higher levels or developing executive functioning skills. When kids are impulsive, they just aren’t present at the moment because they are two steps ahead in something else. As a result, they aren’t connected and regulated enough to think or pay attention. Response inhibition is the foundation of
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