People with ADHD may not have a disorder, so much as a set of behavioral traits that don’t match the expectations of our contemporary culture. The problem is not just the brain. The problem is boredom. Full Article: The New York Times, “A Natural Fix for ADHD”
For those who are struggling, or whose kids struggle with “fitting in”, this is a great video: Fitting in Cardboard.
This Huffington Post Article highlights reoccurring personality traits of creative people, and provides information on recent work in cognitive neuroscience that also suggests a connection between ADHD and creativity.
This New York Times article introduces a new web resource to help parents.
Meditation can be a great tool for children with ADHD. This article in the Deepak Chopra Newsletter offers techniques and tips about Kids and Meditating. techniques could help them to cope better with stress and grow into living healthier lives. – See more at: http://www.chopra.com/ccl/how-to-get-kids-to-meditate?utm_campaign=FIRST%20LOOK&utm_source=2015%20First%20Look%20Launch&utm_medium=email#sthash.ZYu6z4Eh.dpuf techniques could help them to cope better with stress and…
This article shares some ideas on how to Decrease procrastination! Increase productivity and energy! and transform failures into success.
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Strategies for Summer – “From Boredom to Over Scheduling, How Best to Serve the Gifted Child over Summer – and how Neurofeedback can help”. Neurofeedback professionals Kerri Honaker and Charity Finch will lead a discussion about how to make the most of Summer for your gifted child and family. They will also speak to how…
This Medscape article references a recent article in Pediatrics (Feb 17, 2014) which discusses neurofeedback being a lasting treatment for ADHD, faring better than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It also offers good information about medications for ADHD and neurofeedback training. Neurofeedback for ADHD Significant Lasting Improvement – M. Brooks Medscape Medical News Psychiatry
This seems like common sense, and this is how neuroAgility approaches ADHD, but this article is a good read educationally for parents.
ADHD doesn’t just “go away” in adulthood. Here’s a closer look at adult ADHD.