A “Natural” Treatment for ADHD

-Neil Petersen Do you ever get ads trying to sell you such-and-such natural supplement that will treat ADHD? You can thank targeted advertising for that. It occurred to me, though, that there’s one “natural” ADHD treatment that definitely isn’t a scam … nature. OK, so it might be a stretch to call nature an ADHDContinue reading “A “Natural” Treatment for ADHD”

3 Counterintuitive ADHD Coping Strategies

-Neil Petersen ADHD doesn’t always make sense. At least, it doesn’t always make sense the way you expect it to. If the common-sense ADHD coping techniques aren’t working, maybe it’s time to try the non-common-sense strategies. Here are 3 counterintuitive ADHD coping strategies. Working in noisy places: If people with ADHD have trouble concentrating, clearlyContinue reading “3 Counterintuitive ADHD Coping Strategies”

Behavior Modification And ADHD

-Lauren Walters According to minddisorders.com, “Behavior modification is a treatment approach, based on the principles of operant conditioning, that replaces undesirable behaviors with more desirable ones through positive or negative reinforcement.  Behavior modification is used to treat a variety of problems in both adults and children. Behavior modification has been successfully used to treat obsessive-compulsiveContinue reading “Behavior Modification And ADHD”

Can You “Grow Out Of” ADHD?

Research shows ADHD can causes lasting changes. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is typically thought of as a childhood illness. When you use a search engine to look up signs and symptoms of the disorder (for instance, shortened attention span, impulsivity, excessive speech and restlessness) or treatments (such as behavioral therapy and medications), many ofContinue reading “Can You “Grow Out Of” ADHD?”