How to Beat ADHD Brain Fog

Key points: The traits of brain fog can make it difficult for people to engage in conversations and perform daily tasks. Getting upset with yourself for something you cannot control worsens brain fog. Multitasking worsens brain fog, but chunking activities and taking planned breaks increases productivity.

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The ADHD Iceberg: What Lies Beneath

Key points: There is more to ADHD than the external behaviors of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Roughly two-thirds of ADHD behaviors are internal, unseen challenges. Effectively helping your child to manage their ADHD involves an understanding of their internal challenges.

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A Guide to Bringing Neurodiverse Learners Into the Fold

Not all students learn the same way. Students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia may struggle to focus, read, or keep up with math instruction in class. A majority of these students are going to spend most of their time in general education classrooms, which means all teachers have to be equipped to…

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What are executive function delays? Research shows they’re similar in ADHD and autism

Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about one in ten children. These conditions impact learning, behaviour and development. Executive function delays are core to challenges people with neurodevelopmental conditions experience. This includes skills such as paying attention, switching attention, controlling impulses, planning, organising and problem-solving.

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CHADD of Iowa offers ADHD support

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that as many as 15.5 million people in the U.S. have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Studies show as many as one in four adults suspect they have an undiagnosed case of ADHD, but there’s help available. Brian Foy dropped by Our Quad Cities News with information on CHADD…

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