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Y'all, I swear Jessica from How To ADHD on YouTube is just low-key saving my life over here.

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Connecting with Teens with ADHD

With proper parental guidance or ADHD specialist tutors, your teen can become a more organized, motivated, and focused individual.

Teens with ADHD Though hyperactivity levels decrease from childhood to adolescence, teens with ADHD still tend to make impulsive decisions and struggle to pay attention. However, these symptoms can develop into behavioral issues during adolescence. Their distracting behavior can cause a rift with teachers and result in detention, lower grades, or even expulsion. This can cause them to lash out…

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hey tumblrites, I am looking for resources about using dietary means to help manage ADHD symptoms. I already know a lot of this, but I need something I can hand to the parent of a student of mine (at their request), so preferably something with well-researched sources. Infographics are a plus.

I know at least one of you knows where to find this faster than I can find it with google lol so whaddaya got? (:

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A Helpful List of School Make-Ahead Healthy Snacks for ADHD Kids

Children should be provided with healthy snacks, especially if they have ADHD. Here are some great healthy options you can further look into. #adhd #parenting #health #backtoschool

All parents already have their work cut out for them – to get their children to eat anything other than chips of choice, burgers, iced tea, sugary soda, and Fruity Loops. However, children with ADHD have a bigger problem in their hands – getting their kids to eat. Yes, the medication for ADHD can often blunt your children’s appetite and result in fickle taste buds that can cause them to turn up…

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Nine Tips for Handling Overthinking in ADHD

Fortunately, there are several ways of handling overthinking when battling ADHD to lead a fulfilled life. Here are a few of these ways. #adhd #adhdtips

Tips for Handling Overthinking in ADHD If you have been diagnosed with ADHD {attention deficit hyperactivity disorder}, you most likely know about the overthinking associated with the condition. Patients often find themselves going over and over seemingly harmless utterances or situations in their minds. It is much like a fight between your brain’s emotional and rational parts. Nine Tips for…

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Utilizing The Garden To Support Your Child With ADHD

As the parent of a child with ADHD, adapting the home to meet their unique needs is vital. Utilize The Garden To Support Your Child With ADHD

ADHD garden As the parent of a child with ADHD, adapting the home to meet their unique needs is vital. While a winning bedroom, lounge, and space to relax are all vital, there is another area that could become your secret weapon—the garden. When the garden is used to its full potential, it becomes the perfect place for connecting with teens and younger children alike. In the post coronavirus…

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The Building Blocks of a Good ADHD Diagnosis

A clinical interview. A physical exam. Rating scales and teacher input. Here’s what comprises a good ADHD diagnosis — and what does not.

TLDR:

who can diagnose? medical professional

what a diagnosis should compromise: DSM-V, clinical interview, normed rating scales, physical exam, learning disability considerations

what doesn’t help an ADHD diagnosis? brain imaging, neuropsychological tests, online “reaction” tests, genetic testing

diagnosis red flags: too quick to grab the prescription pad, failure to include info from school, failure to use rating scales, too fundamentalist about symptoms, dismissing concerns