Happy Holiday Travel Tips

Posted on November 22, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

Holiday traveling with school-aged children can be stressful for any family. Add extra needs like sensory sensitivities often associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and holiday traveling gets even more challenging. Attempting to coordi...

Surviving Holiday Road Trips

Posted on November 15, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

With winter holidays approaching, many families are planning their travel schedules. Which often means driving long distances to be with family and friends. Traveling by car can be challenging when you are traveling with child who has sensory sensitivities. Children are often overwhelmed by chang...

Occupational Therapy Can Help Children With ADHD

Posted on November 9, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

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

Posted on November 2, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

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

Posted on October 26, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

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

Posted on October 23, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

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...

Speech Therapy Can Help Children with ADHD!

Posted on October 12, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

Now that school is in the swing of things, this time of year brings ADHD to the forefront for some children and adolescents. ADHD is a condition of the brain that affects a person’s executive functions and self regulation. It can create many problems, including speech and language deficits, whi...

Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Speech Therapy Can Help!

Posted on October 10, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

Language-based learning disabilities are difficulties related to the understanding and use of spoken and written language. With October being Learning Disability Awareness Month, it is important to look at the signs of this type of learning disability to determine if academic struggles may be d...

Improving Your Child’s Social Skills: Making Eye Contact

Posted on July 12, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

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

Posted on November 26, 2013November 10, 2017 by arun

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 Chores

Posted on October 21, 2013November 10, 2017 by arun

Children with ADHD generally resist engaging in tasks that they do not find stimulating, exciting, and fun. In general, most children do not like chores because they are not fun. As a result, arguments over chores, and subsequently reprimands, are all too common. However, power struggles over cho...

Parenting a Child with ADHD: Tips for Forgetfulness

Posted on October 14, 2013November 10, 2017 by arun

Forgetfulness is another common symptom of ADHD. This symptom causes significant disruption in children’s daily lives. Consider this example, you tell your child to go clean his/her room, but halfway there he has forgotten where he was going or what he planning to do. Although this may appear t...