What is Auditory Processing Disorder and Why Does it Often Accompany ADHD?
As many as five percent of school-aged children have been diagnosed with a hearing issue called auditory processing disorder (APD). APD impacts how the brain processes auditory information.
How Does Play Help Children with ADHD?
If your child is diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), your first thought is probably not “playtime!” After all, ADHD is a chronic condition that can alter a child’s life in some serious ways.
4 Ways to Know If You’re Instilling a Fear of Failure in Your Child
Parents can unknowingly instill a fear of failure in their children. This occurs because they must perform a delicate balancing act. After all, how do you inspire your kid to do their best while letting them know occasional failure is a thing they have to accept?
Examining Sensory Issues in People with ADHD
Virtually everyone has some familiarity with the term attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). That said, so much remains misunderstood about ADHD.
5 Common Challenges Children Face at School and How to Help Them
Today’s K-12 students deal with daunting additional factors and increasing pressure to succeed in a socially acceptable way. The emergence of digital culture has shifted the landscape and is partly to blame for rising levels of trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. Obviously, we need alternative approaches.
Helping Your Teenager with Depression: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Your child’s teenage years are a unique blend of excitement and challenge. The life changes, the hormones, the peer pressure, and the fear about the future are normal — until they’re not.
Critical Thinking Education — Is It More Effective than Censorship?
Every generation faces its own unique challenges. In the digital age of smartphones, social media, and artificial intelligence (AI), today’s students have to up their critical thinking game.
ADHD and How It’s Related to Sensory Processing Disorder
ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a widely — and often inaccurately — discussed topic. But how much do many folks know about sensory processing disorder (SPD)?
Common Symptoms of Anxiety in Teens
The most common mental health conditions in the world are anxiety disorders. This includes adolescents and teens. At first glance, you might think this has led to a dramatic increase in focus and awareness.