…of the brain (the front part of the brain), which is the last region in the brain to mature and therefore may have the greatest potential for change. Children enjoy…

…put down the devices? View Article “Brain Training” Options for ADHD: New Fact Sheet ADHD Weekly When your child’s ADHD symptoms go unmanaged, they cause disruption, creating stress and anxiety…

…involve the prefrontal cortex of the brain (the front part of the brain), which is the last region in the brain to mature and therefore may have the greatest potential…

…improve brain connections that are needed for attention and behavior control. The skills training needs to be modified according to the age of the child, and teaching smaller groups of…

…in a child’s treatment with referrals to behavior therapy (also known as behavior management training or parent behavior training). A first-line recommended treatment, it’s intended to teach parents how to…

…downstairs brain and upstairs brain. Downstairs brain initiates the urge to fight, run for your life, or freeze. Upstairs brain produces thoughts that can cause the downstairs brain to fire…

…is sharing the child’s strengths. Using the “brain-building” construction metaphor that I tend to reference most, this may sound like: “I learned that your brain is built in a way…

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…to supporting CHADD chapters and regional centers, the CAB offers annual training and mentorship opportunities as well as acknowledges and celebrates outstanding contributions to the CHADD mission by chapters and…

…been documented in several other regions of brain important for executive functions. White matter decreases in the brain are also associated with aging in the general population. One study found…

…psychologists also pursue advanced training in neuropsychology. Neuropsychological training means that the psychologist has extensive training in neuroscience and brain behavior relationships that they will have completed in a hospital…

…capable than the average person. It has to do with your particular brain wiring, and knowing that can greatly benefit you. A quick look at that brain wiring can help…