ADHD and Drumming

It has been said that the drums are one of the few instruments that access the entire brain, stimulating all the main sectors. Active engagement of practically playing rhythms aid in syncing the left and right hemispheres of the brain; leaving us feeling more connected with ourselves.

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The Positive Aspects of ADHD and Successful ADHD Adults

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.”

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Ten Top Sensory Processing Books

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.

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How Occupational Therapy Helps Children’s Executive Functioning

How Occupational Therapy Helps Children’s Executive Functioning

Think about an executive of a company: They have to plan out how resources of the company will be used, decide what the priorities are and in what direction to take them, and make decisions on what to do when there is conflicting information. All of these skills are established through what we call our Executive Functioning

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Does Diet Affect ADHD?

A question often asked in the ADHD community is ‘does diet affect ADHD?’

The diet question is a difficult one because many parents seem to automatically become a little defensive about it.

Why the defensiveness?  Guilt?

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