Parenting the ADD/ADHD Child: 1 Day Workshop in Toronto on October 22nd What: This one-day workshop is for parents with ADD/ADHD children ages 5-12 years. This workshop is designed for both Hyperactive and Inattentive types, as well as those with symptoms but no diagnosis or weaknesses in executive functions. The one-day workshop is an intensive version…
What Now? Parenting the ADHD Child
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child between the ages of 5 and 12 who has ADHD? Then keep reading (this message is for you). Do you … Feel overwhelmed and stressed about how to manage your child’s poor attention? Worry about what others think and if they’re judging your parenting? Feel isolated from family & friends who don’t…
Executive Functions: The Brain’s CEO
While we are all different in the responsibilities that we manage and how we spend our time, we all share the fact that we have daily tasks to complete. We are able to move through these tasks and function in a productive way thanks to a set of skills called executive functions. Executive functions are…
ADHD and Seasonal Affective Disorder in Children
The dreaded Canadian winter. Every year around this time, I notice that many of my patients with brain injuries feel much worse. They are moodier, unmotivated to do exercises that facilitate their recovery, and complain more about overall pain and feelings of depression. They are experiencing what’s known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD for…
Helping Children with Learning Disabilities Deal with Exam Stress
The school year is nearing the final weeks, which brings both excitement and dread for many students and parents. Year end is usually the time when projects wrap up and papers are due. Final exams are inevitable for most classes, which can raise the anxiety in children and parents. Those who have learning problems or…
Hyperfocus: A New Symptom of Attention Deficit?
Hyperfocus: A New Symptom of Attention Deficit? While most of us are familiar with some of the problems associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – such as an inability to focus, daydreaming, avoiding mental tasks, etc. – another aspect of the attention deficit that people are less familiar with is hyperfocus. Hyperfocus is the…
Top 6 Homework Tips for Kids with ADHD
Top 6 Homework Tips for Kids with ADHD Homework. A dreaded term in many households. Unfortunately, the challenge of homework can be even greater in a household with a child who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For children with ADHD, homework can seem overwhelming or boring. As School Psychologists, homework is an area that…