“ADHD, like autism or a learning disability, is a neurodevelopmental disorder. In plain terms, it means that your child may not always ‘act their age.’”| ADDitude
“There is no research to support that asking children about their emotions and behaviors creates stigma. In fact, the opposite is true. Research clearly demonstrates that universal screenings reduce the feeling of being singled out. Asking students about their needs opens a critical conversation into their health that would otherwise not happen.”| ADDitude
“If your neurodivergent child longs for social connection, consider these steps that helped my child make good, caring friends. “| ADDitude
Research suggests that ADHD night owls should reset their internal clocks. Here’s how to fix circadian rhythm problems and achieve more restful sleep with ADHD.| ADDitude
Tell us why you wrote your new book, Raising Attention? I’ve been gestating this book for almost a decade. It’s taken me that long to be able to make sense of what my family went throug…| Sarah Ockwell-Smith
On the guilt of being the parent to a child with explosive behaviour Hi everyone, Since RAISING ATTENTION is released next week (I’m so happy to be able to finally say that, it feels like…| Sarah Ockwell-Smith
ADHD assessments that consider emotional stability and maladaptive personalities may unlock better understanding and tailored interventions, according to new research that identified three unique ADHD profiles.| ADDitude
“I’m so sorry darling. I don’t understand why nobody has shown up” I did understand. I just didn’t have the heart to explain to my shattered newly 7 year old, sobbing,…| Sarah Ockwell-Smith
ARFID, autism, ADHD, and other psychiatric disorders are highly comorbid in children and adolescents, according to a new study.| www.additudemag.com
Nicotine and ADHD are linked in a new study that shows adolescents with highly symptomatic ADHD are at higher risk for teen vaping.| ADDitude
Is it typical preschool-age behavior, or ADHD? Learn about the early signs of ADHD in preschoolers and the importance of early identification and intervention, especially in the form of behavior training.| ADDitude