ArchivesTag : ADHD
Top 10 Toxic Chemicals Linked to Autism and Learning Disabilities
According to The National Academy of Sciences, 3 percent of all neurobehavioral disorders in children, including autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), have a direct causation to toxic exposure in the environment, while another 25 percent are a result of a blend of environmental factors and genetics.
Full StoryADHD Risk Increased with Cell Phone Use During Pregnancy
Research conducted at the Yale School of Medicine and published in Scientific Reports found that exposure to radiation from cell phones during pregnancy affected brain development in mice. The mice exposed to radiation during fetal development were more hyperactive and showed lowered memory capacity after a series of psychological and behavioral tests in adulthood than the control group, which suggests a potential link between exposure and long-term effects.
Full StoryWhat Leads to ADHD?
In a recent study conducted in Thailand, scientists learned that certain genetic and environmental factors could predispose children to ADHD. The research was done at Vajira Hospital in Bangkok, where two groups of children — an ADHD group and a control group —were evaluated for risk factors and tested for allergies. Among the forty children [...]
Full StoryTime Outdoors Helps Settle ADD/ADHD Children
With summer vacation in full swing, many families are still planning last-minute getaways or making final preparations for well-awaited vacations. However, for parents with a child that has ADD/ADHD, there are some recently discovered considerations to factor into travel itineraries.
Full StoryThe Causes of ADHD
We all know ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. However, not much focus is put on the cause. Unfortunately, a simple, definitive answer is not fully known or understood. While no one truly knows, evidence strongly points to genetic factors.
Full StoryAlways in Overload Mode? HSP Commonly Concurrent with ADHD
Do you find that you’re highly sensitive to physical and/or emotional stimulation, becoming easily overwhelmed by things that others may just pass by? It’s possible that you suffer from hypersensitivity, not classified as a disorder, but rather a condition where the body has an exaggerated response to stimuli. For example, allergens are an example of [...]
Full StoryResearch Shows Sleep Problems in ADHD Patients
Scientists in Taiwan have learned that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) patients experience abnormal sleep patterns.1 In a 2010 study, the scientists found that young people with this psychological disorder had sleep problems, altered sleep schedules, and inadvertent napping in some cases. The study appeared in the Journal of Sleep Research and is entitled, Association [...]
Full StorySleep Tips for Kids with ADHD
While sleep problems are typically classified as a coexisting problem without a distinct causation to ADHD itself, more researchers are suggesting that they should be viewed as a diagnostic criterion. One reason why sleep disturbances related to ADHD may have been disregarded is because they did not meet the requirement from the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which specified that all ADHD symptoms must be present by age 7 – as most sleep-related problems resulting from ADHD begin occurring by age 12 ½.
Full StoryImmaturity and ADHD Diagnosis
ADHD is the most common neurobehavioral condition diagnosed to our children. According to the CDC, 9.5% of children age 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD since 2007 – that’s 5.4 million children! On average, there is a 3% increase in children diagnosed each year. That is an alarming number, and what is leading to this drastic increase? A recent study published in the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) found that the youngest children in the classroom are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.
Full StoryCan Computer Technology Reduce ADHD Symptoms?
Biofeedback, a mind-body technique, is now being used to help children suffering from ADHD. German scientists recently published a study showing that a variation of biofeedback may help alleviate ADHD symptoms.The published results show that a significant portion of the participating children benefited from this specialized training technique.
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