Learn About the Biological Differences in A.D.D. Brains New studies using a variety of different technologies show interesting differences in the A.D.D. brains. Electroencephalogram (EEG) studies taking readings from the surface of the scalp reveal slower overall electrical activity. SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography), which can look at deeper structures, have found reduced blood flow in […]
6 Steps To Tell if Your Child Has A.D.D.
A.D.D. Check List STEP 1: Fill Out the Check List It is impossible to compose a one-size-fits-all checklist for A.D.D., which may be why there are many types of questionnaires and checklists in use. What the A.D.D.-Q does best is help you organize your thinking about the problem and give the professional you choose information […]
Choosing Sports For Children with A.D.D.
How to Choose Sports for Children with A.D.D. Sports can be either a positive or a negative experience for A.D.D. children. Exercise helps them burn off excess energy, yet some teen sports can be frustrating because these children have difficulty listening and following the rules. After-school sports are especially valuable in allowing a child to […]
Neurofeedback Training A.D.D.
Why Neurofeedback Works for Training A.D.D. Weight Training for the Brain Think of neurofeedback as weight training for the brain. If you want to build up your muscles, you go to a gym and start an exercise routine. With neurofeedback, you go to a training center and build up your brain so that you can […]
Tips for Talking to Children with ADD
10 Communication Strategies Children with ADD require clear, concise instructions, presented in a way that will sink in. Whether your child complies or defies often depends on how you phrase your request. Try these 10 communication strategies for children with ADD 1. Use a Nice Voice Lower your tone. A high-pitched voice irritates and turns […]
Ritalin and Other ADD Medications
ADD Medications: How They Work, Are They Safe, and Side Effects ADD NOTE. To parents and professionals: Consider medication in addition to, but not instead of, other treatments, such as behavior and learning strategies. How Ritalin Works Every time you think or act, messages travel from one nerve to another telling the brain what to do. […]
12 Medication Giving Tips
Medication Giving Tips to Help Effectiveness Using medications to improve behavior and enhance learning is both an art and a science; it requires close communication between everyone who works with the child. The dosage, frequency, and schedule for giving stimulant medications vary greatly from child to child. Here are some general guidelines for medication giving. […]
Managing a Child with A.D.D.
9 Steps in Managing a Child with A.D.D. Here is a step-by-step outline that you can follow to insure that you have covered all the bases in working out the best approach for your child with A.D.D.. Since every child with A.D.D. requires an individual management program, not every step is needed for every child. […]
Ear Pain
Learn about what could be causing your child’s ear pain and how to help them sleep. TOP FOUR CAUSES OF EAR PAIN Ear infection – click here for more information on ear infections. Swimmer’s ear – click here for more information on swimmer’s ear. Common cold without ear infection – sometimes a simple cold can […]
Echinacea
What is Echinacea and Why Should I Take It? What is Echinacea Echinacea is an herb that has been found to boost the immune system. Medical research has shown it to be safe and effective in decreasing the frequency, duration, and severity of common illnesses such as ear and sinus infections, colds, and the flu. […]
Flat Head
Does Your Baby Have a Flat Head? You take your three-month-old over to grandma’s house for a visit, and as the loving grandma coddles and showers the baby with affection, you suddenly hear her say, “Oh my, what is wrong with her head?” Concerned, you inspect your baby’s skull and are horrified to see that […]
Flu in Children
Diagnosing and Treating the Flu in Children Your normally overactive four-year-old doesn’t seem quite himself over the past two hours. He has had a runny nose and a bit of a cough. He then begins to complain of a headache and sore throat. Next, his body aches all over, and he insists on laying down. […]