Children with ADHD often have more social and emotional problems than other children. This is true for all subtypes of ADHD and for both boys and girls. Children with ADHD may behave aggressively, have poor conversational and social skills, be anxious or depressed and seem quiet and withdrawn. These “problem” behaviours are not intentional and are part and parcel of the disorder. Children with ADHD often have trouble regulating their emotions, or controlling emotional reactions.
0ADHD Behavior Management Strategies
Simple ADD Behavior Management Skills Every Parent Should Know Children with A.D.D. or A.D.H.D. can test a parent’s patience to the limits. In the midst of the struggles, it is important toRead More...
0Learning Strategies for ADHD
A learning strategy is a plan or steps to take when learning something. Learning strategies can help children acquire and retain knowledge. Learning strategies can be simple or complex. They include: strategiesRead More...
0ADHD and Math
Children with ADHD often have poorer math skills than their classmates. A recent study showed that children with ADHD had math achievement scores that were 8% to 10% lower than those ofRead More...
0ADHD and Writing
Children with ADHD often have trouble expressing themselves in writing. This can affect their school performance. Writing problems fall into two main areas: composition (putting thoughts into words and putting those wordsRead More...
0ADHD and Reading
Children with ADHD may have reading problems because of: inattention slower information processing problems with working memory and executive function reading disability Inattention and reading problems Children who are inattentive in kindergartenRead More...
0ADHD At School
ADHD affects many areas of a child’s life beyond behaviour. For a variety of reasons, children with ADHD often struggle in school. Treating behaviour problems is not enough. To ensure healthy developmentRead More...
0ADHD and Social and Emotional Abilities
Children with ADHD often have more social and emotional problems than other children. This is true for all subtypes of ADHD and for both boys and girls. Children with ADHD often haveRead More...