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…
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…
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.
What studies have been conducted about biofeedback, neurofeedback and neurotherapy?
Neurotherapy and neurofeedback have been the subject of the study of researchers for many years with most of the clinical evidence for neurofeedback involving the treatment of ADHD. These studies are a small sample of some of the research that has been conducted into the effectiveness of biofeedback for the treatment of various psychological disorders.