ADHD

Occupational Therapy Can Help Children With ADHD

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The American Psychiatric Association states in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) that 5% of children have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a disorder in which children experience difficulty with sustaining attention and concentration, restraining im...

ADHD: Signs and Symptoms

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopment  disorders. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and can persist into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (e.g., may act without thinking ...

Recognizing ADHD Warning Signs in Children

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Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often show warning signs and symptoms early in life before they are diagnosed with the disorder. New Horizons Wellness Services, LLC recommend that parents look for the following ADHD signs in children with behavioral issues. These sig...

ADHD Morning Survival Tips – Get Up and Out the Door Every Time

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Happier Mornings for ADHD Households:  Make-over your morning! Our expert tips can help ADHD adults, children, and even their parents get up and out the door on time, every time.  Dr. Patricia Quinn’s article provides a number of helpful tips for those of us who struggle with getting out of the...

Halloween Tips For Children With Sensory Sensitivities

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Halloween is right around the corner! Most kids can’t wait to don their costumes and make their way through the neighborhood, but for children with sensory sensitivities like those associated with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Sensory Processing Disorder, Halloween can be stressful. At Ne...

Improving Your Child’s Social Skills: Making Eye Contact

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In this age of tablets, Xbox Ones, PS4s, and Wii U, it can be nice to get some real face time (and not Facetime on your iPhone!).  As adults, we often stress the importance of eye contact with our children, but we might not explain why looking at someone is important in a social interaction.  [...

Winter Social Skills Groups

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It is that time of year when temperatures fall and hopes rise. This also means that it is time to start registering for Winter Social Skills Groups! Give your child the gift of friendship by helping them learn social skills. Winter Social Skills Groups are scheduled to start Wednesday, January 22...

Parenting a Child with ADHD: Tips for Social Skills

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Developing and maintaining friends can be challenging for children with ADHD. Their increased level of activity, impulsivity, and talkativeness can make interactions difficult. The ability to read social cues and knowing how to interact and get along with others does not always come naturally to ...

Parenting a Child with ADHD: Tips for Fidgeting

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Difficulty sitting still is a common symptom of ADHD. Fidgeting, continuous movement, and wiggling often leads to children distracting other, which in turn often results in them being reprimanded. Although researchers have developed different explanations for why children with ADHD experience a s...