By Fatima Malik Traditionally boys are seen as energetic. So if they run around and act out, it can be simply be dismissed as ‘boys will be boys. Studies show that boys report more hyperactivity than girls. Read more about detecting ADHD in girls here. But it is a mistake to assume that all boys …
By Fatima Malik Pets can be an excellent addition to any family, especially since so many pets need loving homes. But what do pets do for us? They can provide us with love, compassion, companionship, extreme cuteness, sometimes fluffiness, entertainment (ever seen kittens trying to ‘attack’ a fly?), healthy daily interactions. Regardless of how the …
By Fatima Malik While researching the best psychological treatments for ADHD, as one does casually on a Sunday afternoon, I came across a few different approaches to ADHD in children. Most of which revolved around therapy in combination with medication. Medication has been a debate for a while. Still, it all boils down to the …
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Yes, it does. For females, the symptoms come up later and are different than in males. By Fatima Malik “It’s difficult for girls to be diagnosed unless they behave like hyperactive boys.” Dr. Ellen Littman, the author of Understanding Girls with ADHD (quote from an article by Maria Yagoda – The Atlantic) The truth …
By Fatima Malik There have been several studies on the effects of nutrition on ADHD symptoms. These studies found no evidence that diet caused ADHD; however, they found that changing the diet improved symptoms in some cases. Of course, the research on the effects of food on ADHD symptoms is still ongoing and not …
By Fatima Malik – From a tax credit standpoint, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is considered a disability depending on how severe the impairment is. Is ADHD a challenge? YES, but is labelling it a disability helping you or your child overcome the complications associated with its existence in your life? NO. Words (and their …
by Fatima Malik – I recently observed the parents of a child with ADHD at a birthday party. It seemed like their level of stress related to their child was monumental compared to the other parents. And that got me thinking, what could these parents do to make their lives easier, and would they be …
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The ADHD Experience About ADHD Diagnosis Toronto, Raising a child with ADHD is very different than raising a typical child. Regular rule-making and household routines can become almost impossible, depending on the type and severity of your child’s symptoms, so you’ll need to learn and implement different approaches for ADHD behaviors. It can be very …
