A new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders reveals that youngsters with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder follow fewer healthy lifestyle behaviors as compared to youth groups that do not have ADHD, suggesting that they may benefit from improving those lifestyle choices. This could include [...]
As adults, we’ve all experienced moments that allowed us to see the defiant side of children – the so-called “terrible twos” and early teen years being amongst some of the most difficult times to navigate. They may express this defiance by talking back, disobeying or arguing [...]
Here, we will discuss the impulse issues that children with ADHD face which can result in more misbehavior and additional bouts of lying. To begin with, it should be understood that lying definitely frustrates many parents; it is indeed very aggravating to learn that one’s son [...]
Children with ADHD are intelligent and have a strong desire to succeed. They are delightfully energetic and eager to try new things. The child with ADHD works hard to overcome the symptoms that plague him– including controlling emotions. He feels a huge sense of accomplishment when [...]
Children with ADHD face enormous challenges every day. They struggle to meet expectations of teachers, parents and friends. ADHD behavior is difficult to control and impossible to predict. A child with ADHD often finds himself in the center of a chaotic world most of his peers [...]
Almost every child wants a bicycle and will spend hours riding if given the opportunity. Obviously, there are safety precautions that any child should follow to avoid injury, but things change a great deal when children suffer from ADHD. After all, any choice on a bicycle [...]
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, affects around 6.4 million children in the U.S. Guidelines set forth by the American Pediatric Association allow for a diagnosis of ADHD in children 4 to 18 years old, although symptoms generally begin by the age of 12. The disorder causes the child to [...]
Children with ADHD struggle to sustain attention and remain focused in the classroom. When kids with ADHD lose interest classroom activities, they often engage in behaviors that may be inappropriate or disruptive. Typical ADHD behaviors range from simple inattentiveness and daydreaming to temper flare-ups and other [...]
Impulsivity, restlessness, inability to focus and distractibility are some of the most familiar indicators of ADHD. The pervasive symptoms of ADHD are chronic, meaning they are problematic throughout the course of an individual’s life. The ability to communicate effectively with others usually progresses naturally when a [...]
Does your child have ADHD? Does he love to play on his iPad or other electronic device for hours? C8 Sciences has the perfect solution for your concerns about too much idle screen time for the child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Activate your child’s mind [...]
