AD/HD and Serious Behavior Problems
There are three types of AD/HD (ADD), primarily Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined. In individuals with Hyperactive-Impulsive and the Combined forms, anti-social behavior is, unfortunately, common. Approximately 60% of these individuals maybe oppositional or defiant, many end up in trouble with the law. These difficulties are rooted in the neurological imbalances, which cause AD/HD (which in most cases can be corrected […]
Read More →“Running Out of Gas” in School
About this time of year (if it hasn’t happened already), children with ADHD (ADD) begin to “run out of gas” at school. They are past the high point of Christmas, summer seems a long way off, and they’ve been working at school for over six months. After all, they’re kids. Often, they start to struggle and misbehave, and grades can […]
Read More →ADD: Common in Girls Too Often overlooked by teachers and parents – Dr. Stephen A. Ferrari
The stereotype most of us have of ADD (or ADHD) is a boy, running around the classroom (or the house), disrupting the class, as well as his own learning. As with most stereotypes, this image does more harm than good, and in fact, causes more than half of the cases of ADD to be missed. There are three sub types […]
Read More →Notes Sent Home From The Teacher – Dr. Stephen A. Ferrari
It is rarely good news when your child’s teacher sends home a note for the parents. As you reluctantly open this note (often not the first from this teacher), a number of thoughts run through your mind (usually of the “oh no, not again” variety). There are a number of ways to respond to this note. Unfortunately common, but unproductive […]
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