The week of October 16 – 22 is ADHD Awareness week. It is a perfect time to reflect on the realities of ADHD in your life and to share them with others who perhaps are not as knowledgeable as you are. The facts about ADD have become more clear over the years. The science is building and the most informed […]
John Ratey M.D., an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School confirms that exercise should be a priority for ADHD patients. “For a very small handful of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, it may actually be a replacement for stimulants. For most, it’s complementary — something they should absolutely do, along with taking meds, to help increase […]
The acronym ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as hyperactivity or attention deficit disorder (ADD). It has become quite a common condition among children as well as a source of concern and controversy among parents. Children with diagnosed ADHD generally have problems paying attention or concentrating. They can’t seem to follow directions with ease and are easily […]