ADHD Weekly 2017-06-22

Preventing Cyberbulling When Your Child has ADHD

Join the discussion. It used to be if your child was bullied, she could come home and get away from her tormentors. Technology has changed this—cell phones, tablets, and social media can now allow the bully to reach your child wherever she is, at home as well as in school. Children affected by ADHD are…



A Short Definition of ADHD

Video Brief: What is the Positive Side of ADHD? Watch Now Looking for a quick definition of ADHD to share? Dr. Edward Hallowell explains ADHD in less than two minutes! “It’s not a deficit of anything, it’s an abundance,” he says. “It’s not a disorder of anything, it’s a trait.” Watch and share What is…



Spend Time Outside to Improve ADHD Symptoms

Join the discussion. Summer is a good time for your child to get outside and spend time in the park, hiking through the woods or exploring the wilds of your backyard. For children affected by ADHD, there can be additional benefits to spending time in nature. A growing body of research is indicating that children…