by GenesisAdmin | Jan 6, 2012 | ADHD, Assessments, Barriers to Learning, Education |
Ritalin – friend or foe? I am often asked to give my opinion on the use of Ritalin (and it’s counterparts) in the treatment of children with ADD or ADHD. The question usually comes from parents whose children have recently been diagnosed, confused by the...
by GenesisAdmin | Dec 22, 2011 | ADHD, Assessments, Barriers to Learning, Education |
How is ADHD diagnosed? The majority of my referrals come from teachers, suspecting that a child in their class suffers from ADHD / ADD. And although teachers are not qualified to make this diagnosis, I have to honestly admit that 90% of the time they are right on the...
by GenesisAdmin | Oct 12, 2011 | ADHD |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD in children is characterized by persistent inattention, impulsiveness and often, hyperactivity. ADD is generally thought of as a childhood disorder. But it can persist into adult life. It affects up to 10% of the...
