Is it Dyslexia or ADD?
I’ve noticed a very interesting trend in my practice in recent years. Often children – specifically boys – will present with symptoms associated with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) such as distractibility, impulsivity, fidgetiness, lapses in concentration, etc. as well as difficulties in reading. During the background interview the parents will usually note that the boy’s […]
Premature birth and ADHD
Premature birth and ADHD – is there a link? I’ll let you in on a trade secret. It’s not a devious type of secret. Not anything that could cause anyone harm, but simply a connection that most of us who work with small children have figured out. When a parent tells me that their child […]
Hyperfocus in ADD
Say what!?! For years we’ve been telling parents that their children with ADD (and ADHD) can’t focus, but then made them aware at the same time that their children can hyperfocus. How the heck does that work? Well, our terminology is partly to blame. You’ll often hear it said that people with ADD have […]
How ADHD medication works
ADHD medication is certainly a controversial issue. There is just SO much to be said on the matter. In this article I’ve tried to cover the topic of ADHD medication as comprehensively as possible, while still trying to keep it short and relevant. So here goes: What types of medication are available? Essentially, there are […]
ADHD and stress in pregnancy – is there a link?
I know, the last thing expectant moms want to hear about now is a possible link between ADHD and stress in pregnancy. For most women, at some stage or another being pregnant means being stressed out. Even in the ideal scenario where both you and your partner are super happy and really excited about the […]
ADHD Myths – 7 things that are not true
ADHD is undoubtedly a controversial diagnosis. It presents with sets of confusing symptoms that may leave parents at a loss in trying to understand their child’s learning difficulty. Below we dispel some of the most commonly held myths: Myth 1: Hyperactive children are overstimulated I know it may be hard to believe, but children with […]
Five things you probably didn’t know about ADHD
Believe me, when I was newly graduated there are many things that I didn’t know about ADHD. Sure, the textbooks and lectures taught me some things. But over my years in clinical practice, I have to come to see patterns of behaviour related to ADHD in children that are not always mentioned in popular literature. […]
How to support your ADHD child
The most hotly debated topic around ADHD is usually whether to medicate or not. And even though this is a very serious question, which needs careful consideration I would like to step beyond the Medication vs Alternative treatment debate for a bit. Let’s put the medication debate behind us for a bit and consider some […]
ADHD – Tips for Teachers
Managing a busy classroom can be stressful at the best of times. But there is a lot that you can do to support your learners diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. These interventions include classroom layout, lesson presentation and behaviour modification techniques Classroom layout •Arrange desks in rows or semi-circles rather than in groups. •Place the […]
Accommodations and Concessions
Are you considering applying to the IEB for accommodations or concessions for your child? Physical disabilities and Learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Dyscalculia, etc can act as a giant hurdle to your child achieving to their full potential. If your child has a physical disability or learning difficulty chat to his teachers about the possibility of […]
