ADHD: Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity

Editor’s note: Melissa Orlov, LLC, is a marriage consultant who specializes in working with couples impacted by ADHD. She is the author of the award-winning book, The ADHD Effect ... Read More

Adults and children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often exhibit patterns of behavior that are different from individuals without ADHD. They tend to be more impulsive, ... Read More

For children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), Ritalin (methylphenidate) is typically the medication of choice. As a psychostimulant drug, Ritalin increases the ... Read More

Play therapy is widely recognized as an effective therapeutic approach for children who are unable or unwilling to communicate their psychological distress. Elementary-aged children represent ... Read More

Binaural beat technology (BBT) was discovered in the early 1800s and first described in the popular literature in the early 1970s. In the last four decades, binaural beat audio programs ... Read More

Children with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties (SEBD) often exhibit speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) as well. Clinicians and educators who work with these ... Read More

For children, teens, and college students, summertime is associated with freedom from school and positive emotions. However, summer can also be a time where certain mental health issues ... Read More

Adderall (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine) is one of the preferred treatment options for adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The medication works by increasing ... Read More

According to a new study led by A.C. Burnett of the Department of Psychology at the University of Melbourne in Australia, children born prematurely and with low birth weights (LBW) are ... Read More

Amphetamine abuse and addiction is a serious and growing public health issue throughout the United States. Addiction inevitably leads to rising health costs, lost productivity, broken families, ... Read More

Being the target of bullying can cause a child to internalize and experience a decrease in self-worth. Many children who are victims of bullying become isolated and withdrawn, and often ... Read More

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AHDH) is viewed as a neuro-developmental disorder throughout the world. Most cultures recognize that it presents chronic symptoms that cause dysfunction ... Read More