Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a behavioral disorder that affects approximately 8-10% of school age kids. Although it is not yes understood why, boys are around three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with the disorder. ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsive action and difficulty focusing and sitting […]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD is only recently beginning to be understood by researchers. For many years, ADHD was surrounded by myths and fallacies by those who thought it might not be a real disorder or that it was simply an excuse for bad behavior born of neglectful parenting. Although experts are still unsure […]

It is not unusual for children to have a hard time listening to instructions or getting fidgety when they are supposed to be sitting still, however, these symptoms in the extreme are also indicators of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. Because ADHD used to be misdiagnosed and misunderstood, many children with the disorder were […]

The adolescent years can be difficult enough for parents and teens without throwing a behavioral disorder such as ADHD into the mix. Because teens with ADHD require different types of discipline and management, parents may find themselves at a loss to handle their teen’s needs. Although the greatest chance for successful ADHD management comes through […]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a behavioral disorder that affecting around 8-10% of school age kids. Boys are approximately three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls, although it is not yet understood why.  ADHD is characterized by a combination or hyperactivity, impulsive action and inattention, however, many kids can […]

ADHD is a disorder that is being diagnosed more and more often. As teachers, parents and practitioners become more aware of what to watch for, fewer kids have to suffer through their adolescent and adult years struggling with the negative symptoms that accompany the disorder.   In the U.S. ·         As of 2011, approximately 11 […]

Because Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, spent so many years being misdiagnosed and poorly researched, many myths surrounding the disorder persist. Although ADHD affects around 4 percent of all adults in the U.S. adults, it is only in recent years that it has been understood in any clinical sense. Because of this, ADHD as […]

Reactive attachment disorder, or RAD is triggered when a child is unable to complete the bonding cycle with their primary caregiver before the age of five. Babies and small children begin building the foundation for trust, healthy attachment with others and security at this very critical stage in development. This bonding is established through affectionate […]

Understanding the challenges and symptoms of Reactive Attachment Disorder, or RAD, requires knowledge of how it is caused. Infants typically form attachment to their primary caregiver by repeated touch, being soothed and consistently having their needs met. These activities lay the groundwork for trust and future healthy attachments such as relationships with family and friends. […]