Can You Outgrow ADHD? Is It Possible to Outgrow A.D.H.D.? Doctors typically advise a combination of behavioral interventions, counseling and medication to address a child’s symptoms. A child who can manage the symptoms of A.D.H.D., allowing for a more successful experience in school, may reach a point when A.D.H.D. is far less of a problem. […]
Neuropsychological Evaluations for Monitoring Cognitive Functioning in Dementia Neuropsychological Evaluations for Monitoring Cognitive Functioning in Dementia Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in the United States. Alzheimer’s disease is an insidious illness, which progressively impacts cognitive functioning. Over the course of the disease process, an individual’s ability to participate in daily activities, […]
Overview of Neuropsychological Evaluations for Diagnosing ADHD in Pediatric Patients Overview of Neuropsychological Evaluations for Diagnosing ADHD in Pediatric Patients Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. ADHD has a behavioral and cognitive presentation that may be similar to other conditions, including learning disorders, depression, anxiety, […]
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 […]
