Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

21 Expert Strategies to Help Children with ADHD Manage Classroom Work and Succeed

Anna Kaminsky | December 5, 2013

Do you remember sitting through 3-hour long lecture classes in college and thinking about everything other than whatever topic the professor was covering? Can you think of a time that you had an hour-long conversation with your best friend, where she carried on and on about something that you can’t remember because you weren’t really paying attention to ...

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Principal Symptoms of ADHD in Children and Teenagers

Dr. Tali Shenfield | September 21, 2013

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent mental health problems affecting children in the United States. It is widely discussed in popular mental health articles, and it seems that parents all think they know how to tell if their child is showing the telltale signs of ADHD: trouble focusing, low grades, disciplinary problems at school, and ...

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How To Improve Working Memory And Attention

Dr. Tali Shenfield | November 27, 2012

Working memory allows us to temporarily hold and manipulate information to accomplish daily tasks like following instructions, remembering phone numbers, and shopping. It develops gradually through childhood and relies on key skills like attention, auditory memory, and visual-spatial skills working together. Working memory capacity varies by individual and naturally declines with age, but can be improved through targeted training. Those ...

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