If it wasn’t bad enough being a teenager, it’s a real bummer if you are developing symptoms of Bipolar. As parents, if we’re honest, we want a bit of rebellion in our children. It’s healthy for them to be reprobates -- within reason of course -- and getting their elbows out, and testing the life’s realities before they are set loose.
Attention deficit disorder, commonly called ADD amongst the general public, is a disorder characterized by distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Attention deficit disorder is the same as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, which is the official clinical term for the disorder.
Feeding disorders occur in anywhere from 6 to 40 percent of typically developing children; the percentage of those children with special needs rises to 18 to 80 percent. Children with feeding disorders are often viewed as picky eaters, but there are a few differences between these two problems.
Full disclosure: I don’t have kids. But this is such an important topic that I decided to read up on it and summarize the highlights. And, I consulted with a good friend in South Carolina, Dr. Dale Dingledine, a psychotherapist, founder of the Greenville Center for Mindfulness, and an expert in mindfulness-based stress reduction.
A frequent question from both parents and teachers is how do you discipline children that behave badly -- and by that I mean become physically aggressive or start having tantrums and throwing things around physically.
While there is no single tool for testing for ADHD, psychologists and physicians do use a standard set of guidelines for testing for ADHD. These healthcare professionals will use subjective and objective information from parents, caregivers, schools, and the individuals themselves to make their assessment.
On an unusually cold
day in Hong Kong, China my husband and I walked into an orphanage to meet a
four year old child who would soon become our son. Hours later we walked out of the orphanage not only with a new
family member in our presence, but with a new title as well--special needs
family.
Bravery, down to earth nature, and love of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) -- well, that’s a start for describing Tyler Ransom, but it’s not all-inclusive.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also commonly called ADHD, is a condition that affects children and adults and is characterized by hyperactive, overactive, or impulsive behavior. Individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder also tend to have difficulty concentrating or completing tasks.
Almost every school activity, including listening to teachers, interacting with classmates, singing along in music class, following instructions in physical education, etc, depends on the ability for students to process sounds and have a strong auditory system in learning. But what happens if this auditory system has deficits? Can a child still learn?
