…help the client understand how his or her brain “works,” and understand challenges faced in different settings (work, school, home). They can also work together to modify thought patterns, such…

…in the brain are responsible for attention, arousal, and regulation. There also may be differences in the production of melatonin (a hormone that makes us feel sleepy in the night)…

…be at higher risk for developing persistent neuropsychological deficits because their brain is still developing, especially the prefrontal cortex which is associated with several executive functions including planning, verbal fluency,…

…make small talk. Speak to yourself with compassion. Ask yourself, would you speak to someone else that way? Our brain tends to pay attention to negative messaging. By flipping the…

…tests than schools with lower suspension use” (Noltemeyer, 2015; Rausch & Skiba, 2004). Furthermore, time spent in suspension does not provide students training on social skills, self-regulation, or restorative practice….

…personally weighs on you and drains your energy. Due to rejection sensitivity, adults with ADHD may feel bad about something that is not actually about them. Our brains are hard…

…with ADHD and other neurodivergent brains. You may have seen it in your own thinking or in your loved one’s thinking before. Thinking in this way can be painful and…

…girl with ADHD. For example, parent management training is one of the core evidence-based treatments for ADHD. But how can you, as a parent, deliver “positives” to your daughter (or,…

…with ADHD. For example, parent management training is one of the core evidence-based treatments for ADHD. But how can you, as a parent, deliver “positives” to your daughter (or, on…

…a correct diagnosis. Currently, there are no specific scientific tools, such as blood tests, to diagnose ASD or ADHD. Researchers are working on ways to use brain-imaging tools to identify…

…determine the effect of drum training on neurodivergent adolescents: We found strong evidence that drumming… reduces hyperactivity and attentional difficulties and increases functional connectivity in brain regions responsible for inhibitory…