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Chocolate for Breakfast?
Yes, Chocolate Imagine a February morning – cold and dark, nearing the end of a long winter….
What Makes a Child Twice Exceptional (2E)?
A child that is both gifted (a 130 IQ, according to the Columbus Group) and has at…
ADHD Identity is Connected to Sleep Management
“I don’t know anyone with ADHD who doesn’t have trouble with sleep,” says Guest Expert Dr. Roberto…
Leverage ADHD in Children and Teens
As parents of complex kids, we can get a little stuck trying to “fix” the challenges our…
Why I Chose to Medicate My ADHD Child
At Impact we take a neutral stance on the use of medication as an intervention for ADHD…
Medication For Kids With ADHD — Is It Just About School Work?
Elaine:Here’s a question from a mom of a fourth grader in a high performing school, a demanding…
Doctor’s Advice to Make it Easier to Parent ADHD
We all come into parenting with a lot of preconceived notions of how things should be. We…
What is Recommended Treatment for ADHD?
What Are Medical Guidelines for ADHD Treatment? According to the American Association of Pediatrics, the American Psychiatric…
Storytelling Helps Children with ADHD
Storytelling is a powerful way to reach, and to teach, people with ADHD. In fact, research suggests…
ADHD and Gender Differences
For the longest time, with focus on hyperactivity, ADHD was considered to be a boys’ disorder. The…
Parent Guidelines for Monitoring ADHD Stimulant Medication
Publisher’s Note: While stimulant medication is widely used in the treatment of ADHD, it is certainly not…
Attention Deficit Disorder Is Not a Deficit of Attention
ADHD is Mis-Labeled Labels are misleading. We drive on parkways and park on driveways. When someone says…
