“Impulsivity” In Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
There are three sub-types of ADHD; Primarily Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined. While most people have a pretty clear understanding of inattention and hyperactivity, the terms “impulsive” or ”impulsivity” can be somewhat confusing. These terms are often confused with “compulsive”, which is quite different. Compulsion can be defined as a repetitive stereotyped act performed to relieve fear connected with an obsession. […]
Read More →Treatment Options for ADHD
About this time of the school year, for the child with Attention Deficit Disorder, significant problems are really starting to raise their head. If the problems of inattention, difficulty with homework, poor behavior, and/or hyperactivity (there are several forms of this disorder) are starting to occur again, or are appearing for the first time, you are probably wondering what you […]
Read More →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 →Parental Denial of ADD… a common reaction, actually worsens outlook – Dr. Stephen A. Ferrari
Parents of children suspected of having ADD (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined forms) often engage in denying even the possibility of the need for testing, let alone treating (if necessary) the disorder. This denial is often understandable, and may in some ways be somewhat protective in nature and well intentioned. However, it actually may make matters worse since it prevents finding […]
Read More →Ways To Improve Self-Esteem In Children With ADD – Dr. Stephen A. Ferrari
Self-esteem, or self-image is a critical determinant of who we are, how we feel about ourselves and how we operate in the world. When an individual has a disorder which interferes with their ability to perform and/or behave properly, such as ADD, self-esteem takes on a far more important role in how much they succeed in, and enjoy life. With […]
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