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What do ADHD girls in the classroom look like? As an elementary school teacher, you are in a great position to spot young girls with signs of ADHD. You see her interact with others and perform classwork day in and day out. Your observations can help get her the timely evaluation she needs. But you might not recognize the signs of
My elementary school teacher had a novel approach to discipline. He was a big soccer fan — which was weird in my working-class neighborhood, where the only Real Sports were football and baseball. And he used a card system, not unlike soccer referees do, to help us learn about boundaries, directions, and acceptable behavior. Every student had a pocket on
A Personal Perspective by Dana Dzamic, an ADHD parent and consultant… As a mom to a daughter with ADHD, I understand how confusing it can be to figure out whether your child’s quirks are just part of growing up or something that needs more attention. I’ve been there, questioning my own experiences before I was diagnosed with ADHD as an
ADHD and stimulant medications Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects millions of children around the world. Girls with ADHD have trouble focusing and can be hyperactive or impulsive as well. Not only do her symptoms affect everything in her life, they impact your whole family. However, stimulant medications can help your ADHD daughter thrive and improve your home life. In this
Common ADHD misconceptions and roadblocks to diagnosis Elementary school girls with ADHD often go undiagnosed. Reasons for overlooking the diagnosis vary, including unexpected presentations, social expectations, and parental hesitations. Regardless, if you suspect your daughter has ADHD, you should screen her as soon as possible. In this blog, we’ll look at some common ADHD misconceptions and barriers to diagnosis. These
Common perceptions about what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, looks like—have left many girls undiagnosed. For years, ADHD researchers primarily studied and diagnosed hyperactive boys. However, hyperactivity is not the only presentation of ADHD. In fact, a different presentation of ADHD, predominantly inattentive ADHD, is more common in girls. Her brain may be going a million miles a minute,
How to talk to your ADHD daughter about her day Does your ADHD daughter ever struggle to answer the question, “How was your day?” That’s a really common roadblock with ADHD. Even when she really wants to talk about something, ADHD can make it difficult. Not only does she have to form the thoughts, keep track of them, and put
Do you think your daughter has attention deficit disorder, otherwise known as ADHD? Before you seek a diagnosis, educate yourself. The more you know, the better prepared you are to explain ADHD to your daughter. Also, a better understanding of ADHD will help you understand and support her. Check out ADDitudemag.com, CHADD.org, and CADDAC.ca for excellent and reputable information on
Helping Your ADHD Daughter Navigate Executive Function Challenges What are executive function skills? Executive function skills are essential self-regulating abilities everyone uses daily for almost everything, including organizing, prioritizing, and thinking before speaking. These skills are developed and refined during childhood. However, girls with ADHD often miss out on developing these skills and have executive function impairments or executive dysfunction.
Neuroplasticity, the brain’s capacity to reorganize and adapt, is a critical factor in understanding and managing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition poses challenges in attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity, but it’s not an insurmountable hurdle. By leveraging neuroplasticity principles, along with timely intervention and medication, children with ADHD can navigate their challenges more effectively and lead fulfilling lives.