ADHD: The Basics

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a problem of not being able to focus, being overactive, not being able control behavior, or a combination of these. A brief timeline 1798: Sir Alexander Crichton, a physician-scientist, uses a term he called “mental restlessness.” 1902: George Still, first to describe ADHD in...
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Why kids need to fidget to learn

Everyone fidgets – hair twirling, pencil rolling or pen clicking – we all do something to stay focused, but fidgeting can drive teachers and parents mad and can also have negative effects on our children, if fidgeting becomes self destructive. Meet Squidget. A completely silent fidget tool. It can sit snuggly in...
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and Dyslexia

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and Dyslexia AD/HD and dyslexia are distinct conditions that frequently overlap, thereby causing some confusion about the nature of these two conditions. AD/HD is one of the most common developmental problems, affecting 3–5% of the school population. It is characterized by inattention, distractibility, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It...
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