I was recently asked if it was overkill to have a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a coach.
While this could seem excessive, the best approach to managing ADHD is through a support team with the various team members having very different functions.
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I was recently asked if it was overkill to have a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a coach.
While this could seem excessive, the best approach to managing ADHD is through a support team with the various team members having very different functions.
“When I was a kid I was pretty good at day-dreaming. In primary school I would stare into space as soon as the teacher started talking.
Finally, a study that can support my clients in moving forward! If you think it’s tough for kids with ADHD to thrive amongst the social stigma, then imagine how it feels for an adult with ADHD, given most of our population is not aware that ADHD may persist into adulthood. Late last year a study was released called “Positive Aspects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.”
WHY CAN’T MY CHILD WITH ADHD SLEEP AT NIGHT?
Does your child struggle to sleep each night? Do they pop in and out of bed multiple times for a drink of water, to ask yet another “burning” question that can’t wait until the morning, or want another goodnight hug? Do they wake often in the night and have trouble re-settling themselves? Are they difficult to wake in the morning?
The screaming, the crying, the anger, the hitting, kicking etc can go on and on and on.
For a parent a meltdown can be confronting, challenging and, honestly, quite inconvenient!
Spend any time perusing ADHD forums or ADHD Facebook pages and chances are you will come across Pyrroles, Pyrroluria, Kryptopyrroles or Mauve factor (all the same condition). You might be wondering; What the heck is Pyrroles and why am I hearing so much about it?
10 Top Sensory Processing Books
Does your child have a sensory processing disorder and do you or your child’s teacher want to better understand how to help them?
Occupational Therapy Helping Children’s Director, Lisa Hughes, has shared the best books for parents of kids with sensory processing issues. Read Lisa’s quick guide to help you navigate your way through the literature.
It is generally accepted that undiagnosed Coeliac disease can cause a host of digestive problems but symptoms often also include cognitive impairment.
Good Guts Good Health
The amazing gastrointestinal tract (GIT), or gut, essentially consists of a long tube within which the foods you eat are broken down so your body can absorb the nutrients and goodness they contain.
ADHD Compounding
Over the years compounding pharmacies have worked with many families and practitioners in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Read on to find out how.
HSC Special Provisions
If your child is in year 11 or 12 this year, chances are you may have heard the words “Special Provisions” floating around. But what does this mean for your child? Is it something you should be applying for? Who should you talk to for more information?
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