Is Neurofeedback Evidence Based?
Neurofeedback for ADHD: What the Science Really Says Introduction ADHD is one of the most common struggles for kids and adults today. People with ADHD often have trouble focusing, sitting still, or thinking things through before acting. While medication and therapy can help, not everyone…
WHAT 3 MEDICATIONS HELP WITH ADHD?
Did you know there are three different classes of medication that treat ADHD? They are stimulants which most people know, there is norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, and there is alpha 2 agonist. Stimulants- many people may have heard of amphetamine or methylphenidate. These are drugs that…
DSM 5-TR CHANGES FOR ADHD
What are the DSM 5-TR changes for ADHD? Let’s discuss changes in the dsm-5 TR from the dsm-5 specifically as it relates to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. Diagnostically nothing’s changed, but there are some things that are in there that weren’t in there before….
DSM 5-TR, DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR ADHD
When learning about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder this is primarily the diagnostic criteria for what this disorder is. There’s three types 1) Inattentive type or predominantly inattentive type 2) hyperactive type and 3) the combined type. Here we will list all the criteria and what…
HOW ADHD AFFECTS RELATIONSHIPS
HOW ADHD AFFECTS RELATIONSHIPS With ADHD there are three ways that communication can break down. First and foremost, listening, one of the symptoms of ADHD is seemingly not listening when the other person is talking to you. Another aspect that can be impacted is working…
GUIDE TO ADHD. WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT NOT?
What is ADHD and what is it not? ADHD is something that you’re born with it doesn’t have an onset unless the onset is in the womb. Typically, it’s a combination of something that happens in the womb or just genetics or combination of the…
IS SELF DIAGNOSIS VALID?
Is self-diagnosis valid? This is something that’s coming out in neurodiverse communities and many people who are autistic for example will say yes, well part of that is because it’s a pain to get an autism diagnosis. There are also people who say it is…
Do you have ADHD?
Do you have ADHD? Are you struggle with things like task initiation? Do you wake up and just can’t seem to get going? Part of ADHD is that there are a lot more dopamine receptors, which means it vacuums up the dopamine. This causes to…
Back to school tips for parents of a child with ADHD
Back to school can be a scary time for children dealing with ADHD. Transitioning from lazy summer days with little routine to a very structured daily schedule is tough on any child, but more so on children with ADHD. These five tips can help reduce the stress, making it an exciting time, with little to fear.
5 science-backed dietary changes that may have an impact on your child’s ADHD
As a parent to a child with ADHD it’s only natural that you want to give them the best chance at a normal life, and providing them with a nutrition plan rich in fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, protein and vitamins might help control some symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Even if it doesn’t, you can rest assured that your child is eating a balanced and healthy diet. These are five dietary changes that might have an impact on your child’s ADHD.