Behavioral Management for Defiant Children: Part 3 Behavioral Management for Defiant Children: Part 3 As we close this series on behavioral management for your “defiant child”, we will cover a program model that utilizes Alan Kazdin’s ABCs of parenting: Antecedent, Behavior and Consequence. The following method is a tried and true way to change and […]
Behavioral Management for Defiant Children: Part 2 Behavioral Management for Defiant Children: Part 2 In the first part of this series, we discussed seven different myths about parenting. With these common parenting misconceptions cleared up and out of the way, we can begin to build a more effective and stable parenting foundation with Alan Kazdin’s […]
Behavioral Management for Defiant Children: A Series Behavioral Management for Defiant Children: A Series Relentless tantrums, opposition and attitude at every request, always on the brink of the next crisis at home or in public… sound familiar? If you are among the many parents who are at their wits end parenting your “defiant child”, this […]
Gender Differences in ADHD Gender Differences in ADHD A new study in the Journal of Attention Disorders sheds light on gender disparities in ADHD. The most striking difference is demonstrated in the physical manifestation of the disorder, where girls with ADHD are less hyperactive and show fewer motor responsive issues than their male counterparts. This […]
Racial Bias in ADHD Evaluations and Diagnosis Racial Bias in ADHD Evaluations and Diagnosis As our society continues the conversation on racial disparities, it is important to acknowledge and address its place in the psychology profession. Taking a look at ADHD evaluations and diagnosis, specifically, it becomes evident that there is great variance in treatment […]
A Relatively Quick Rundown of ADHD A Relatively Quick Rundown of ADHD Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or, ADHD, is a fairly common neurodevelopmental disorder, which is characterized primarily by abnormalities in areas such as attention, behavior, and academic performance. It normally develops in early childhood, usually by the age of 7. Estimates vary on the prevalence […]
FDA Approves first medical device to treat ADHD in children (CNN) The first medical device to treat childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, was OK’d Friday by the US Food and Drug Administration. Designated for children ages 7 to 12 who are not currently on medication for the disorder, the device delivers a low-level electrical […]
How are Creativity and ADHD Connected? How are Creativity and ADHD Connected? ADHD is defined as a developmental disorder affecting proper usage of executive functions. One can think of executive functions as the brain’s “command center,” controlling focus, organization, memory, action, and effort. It is known as a neurological disorder, marked by distractibility, impulsivity, and […]
5 Simple Techniques To Thrive With ADHD 5 Simple Techniques To Thrive With ADHD Children with ADHD deserve to have the best opportunities for growth and development. That is why it is important to know simple techniques that can help improve your child’s day to day life with ADHD. Sleep Getting the right amount of sleep is […]
How Your Mindset Can Have Profound Impacts on How You Live Your Life How Your Mindset Can Have Profound Impacts on How You Live Your Life? You may not realize just how much your mindset can impact your life. This can impact job choices, family life, and even attempts at learning a skill. There are […]
