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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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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Public education is more stressful than ever for our children, as standardized testing requirements increase and programs like art, music and physical education are being phased out. The result of this type of environment is predictable, and the medical establishment and big pharma are making a killing by drugging active...
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A Poem About ADHD I got in trouble in school today. They took away my recess. They said it was because I couldn’t sit still, but I was feeling so restless. I couldn’t control my body. I wish they’d give me breaks to move. It’s so much easier to concentrate...
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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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