Sometimes it can be a little confusing when you’re trying to learn about when to start screening your child for signs of ADHD. Most parents don’t notice the signs of this condition in their child until their child begins attending school, but did you know that children as young as toddler age can be screened for ADHD? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a child with this condition can be diagnosed as early as the age of 4.
How Your Child Can Benefit From Building a Long-Term Relationship With Their Pediatrician Meet Jackson. Jackson is an 11-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with dyslexia. The difficulty he has faced while learning to read has been a challenge. Fortunately for Jackson, he has a very supportive family and a great pediatrician who are all…
Pediatric ADHD: Why Your ADHD Child Can Benefit From Seeing an ADHD Specialist When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, it’s not uncommon to feel frustration and maybe a little anxiety about helping your child adjust. ADHD is a life-changing diagnosis for your child, but it doesn’t have to be a scary one. Your…
When your child’s just received an ADHD diagnosis, the next steps of choosing an ADHD medication for them can be challenging. You want your child to feel like his or herself, but more focused and less frustrated, and without having to try multiple medications in order to help get them to that point. Here are…
At What Age Do Signs of ADHD Appear in Children? Sometimes it can be a little confusing when you’re trying to learn about when to start screening your child for signs of ADHD. Most parents don’t notice the signs of this condition in their child until their child begins attending school, but did you know that…
What Does ADHD Look Like in Children? Many people have misconceptions about what ADHD looks like in children. Oftentimes the picture of a child who frantically runs around the room comes to mind, but this is a great misconception about what ADHD looks like in a child. Many children with ADHD show problematic behavior when it comes to completing school…
You know your child trusts their pediatrician, but when your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you may find yourself and your child running into roadblocks, and you’re not exactly sure that medicine alone can help manage the emotional and mental stresses of what your child is going through. Let’s take a look at ADHD specialists…
ADHD is often one of the most misunderstood behavioral disorders. Many children with ADHD go through childhood being frustrated because they feel misunderstood, even by their own families. This is where an ADHD specialist can help you and your child make sense of their behavior. You might ask yourself, “Are we really at that point…