Halloween is an exciting time for all children, but your ADHD child may seem a bit overly excited during this time. The costumes, the change of schedule, the candy, and parties can all add up to over excitement, less sleep, and more impulsive behaviors.
Make certain to take some steps to keep your child safe and happy.
Occupational therapy (OT) uses therapeutic techniques and technology to help people of all ages overcome the barriers that prevent them from doing daily activities. Generally, OT attempts to increase independence and quality of life.
Overall, the primary goal of occupational therapy is to adapt the client’s environment to fit the client. Fundamentally, each person has unique abilities, so OT attempts to modify daily tasks and environments to best serve each individual allowing them to be their...
Some of the hallmarks of ADHD include impulsivity, failure to complete tasks, and poor organization. All of these undermine your ability to accomplish goals.
We know that ADHD stems from poor executive function – the governor of impulsivity, task completion, and organization.
Today, we’ll discuss tips and strategies that will help strengthen executive function and crush your goals.
Set a short-term achievable goal
Both short-term and achievable are the key words here. If you recall your New...
According to an article published in Alcohol and Alcoholism, a link exists between ADHD and substance abuse.
The researchers performed a data analysis of 6872 Canadian respondents aged 20–39, of whom 270 had ADHD. Their findings were substantive.