by John Austin | Mar 3, 2016 | Articles
New research suggests that students with ADHD find fidgeting helps learning. The common experience is that students often get into trouble for fidgeting, when in fact it may benefit them. “The prevailing view has been and continues to be that hyperactivity is a... by Kate McDonald | Dec 20, 2015 | Articles
A recent study found a relationship between weakened social relationships and ADHD. The study from Norway found that the cycle of peer rejection worsened symptoms early in life, but the cycle diminished in later years. “Restless kids tend to be less attractive... by Stephen Guffanti, M.D. | Nov 15, 2014 | Articles
Disease vs. Disorder Because you may at one time or another deal with doctors, it is important to understand some of their jargon. Most important is the difference between a disorder and a disease. A disease, which is a breakdown in an organ system, has a lab... by Stephen Guffanti, M.D. | Nov 10, 2014 | Articles
Kinesthetic learners are a large part of the ADHD population, and the medical literature on ADHD reveals three areas of difficulty for them: school, relationships and accidents. According to International Consensus Statement on ADHD, the following percentages show the... by Frank Barnhill, M.D. | Oct 24, 2014 | Articles
So many conditions can look just like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that it causes confusion in the diagnosis. Therefore, it is not surprising that so many people are misdiagnosed with ADHD! Often, parents, teachers and doctors believe diagnosing...
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