Impulsivity in ADHD – what role does it play?
Impulsivity is the tendency to act without thinking. What does it look like in children? All children are a little impulsive so when it happens once in a while, it can look like normal child behaviour. When it happens a lot, though, it looks like what it actually is: trouble with self-control. How to spot […]
ADHD or ADD – what is the difference?
Reading up about ADHD or ADD can be rather confusing. Perhaps your child daydreams a lot at school and is easily distracted? Maybe he fidgets constantly. You might wonder if he has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Or is it Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? Is there a difference? Many people use the terms to mean […]
