Hillcrest ADHD Support Team (HAST) is a support forum for parents, teachers and adolescents which is overseen by Dr John Flett. It draws on the expertise of professionals who deal with ADHD to answer queries and provide support. We hold regular meetings and post onto our Facebook page. For more information on how to join HAST…
50% of ADHD kids have Developmental Coordination Disorder(DCD)
Understanding ADHD What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by developmentally inappropriate impulsivity, inattention, and in some cases, hyperactivity. Everyone has occasional difficulty sitting still, paying attention, or controlling impulsive behavior. For some children and adults, however, the problem is so pervasive and persistent that it interferes with their daily lives…
Preventing ADHD There are certain steps you can follow to lower your child’s risk for ADHD. Follow a healthy lifestyle before and during pregnancy to lower your child’s risk for ADHD. ~ Unsplash.com You can lower your child’s risk for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by taking certain steps while trying to conceive and during pregnancy: Don’t smoke….
Animal study suggests Ritalin won’t harm the heart Following concerns around children’s heart health when taking ADHD drugs, such as Ritalin, a recent animal study suggests that there is likely no risk of heart damage. 0 Ritalin, a widely used stimulant drug to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), likely poses no risk of heart damage in…
A Deeper Dive into ADHD Management: The Imperative of Regular Consultations with ADHD Specialists
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