ADHD

Dr. Jill Emanuele, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, believes that more attention needs to be placed on how mental illness impacts the other children in a family

*article contributed by Dan Hall, many thanks Dan!

Contributor Comments:
I’m so glad I came across this article. It made me realize the importance of making sure all of our kids are adjusting to the changes we’ve made, and I think all parents whose child with ADHD has siblings should give this a read.

ADHD activities should be planned with careful thought. These activities for children with ADHD can make all the difference in the world. This page discusses the best activities for ADHD.

*this resource contributed by Dan Hall

Contributor Comments:
Not all activities are a good fit for a kid with ADHD, but it’s good to know there are plenty of options that are.

An important non-medical approach used in treating children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder is known as behavior therapy or behavior management. Behavior therapy is based on several simple and sensible notions about what leads children to behave in socially appropriate ways.

by David Rabiner, Ph.D. Research Professor, Duke University

Contributor Comments:
I think most parents are aware of the medication options for treating ADHD, but I don’t think as many realize how big a role behavioral treatment plays in an ADHD care plan. - Dan Hall

*this resource was graciously contributed by Dan Hall.
Thanks Dan!

Review of Reading Focus Cards

I found the cards extremely helpful in keeping my place when reading

-Shane Herman

Source: LocalBabySitter.com

Parents of children with special needs often have even less time for themselves. Because, while parenting a child with unique physical, emotional, or learning abilities is accompanied by immense amounts of joy, the experience also has its share of additional challenges. Daily tasks, like preparing special meals for a child with food allergies or helping a child with sensory issues get dressed, can take hours each day.

*thank you, Dan Hall, for contributing this great article to the Let's Get Booking Resource Directory

Contributor Comments:
Fortunately, we have a wonderful sitter who we’ve worked with for years, but I imagine this would be a huge source of stress for parents whose child tends to be a handful.

Here are 21 modern-day ways to teach your kids how to be safe during a solo home adventure.

From a child home sick from school to a last-minute babysitter cancellation, no matter how organized and well-prepared you are, there will come a time when you have to trust one or more of your children to stay home on their own.

Contributor Comments:
Kids with ADHD will inevitably be left home alone at one point or another. It’s important to take extra precautions to make sure they’re set up for safety.

contributed by Dan Hall.

How does ADHD affect sleep?

• As many as 50 percent of children with ADHD suffer from sleep problems.
• Children with ADHD experience higher levels of daytime sleepiness.
• Children with ADHD are more than twice as likely to suffer from sleep-disordered breathing.
• Children with ADHD are more likely to have periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) and restless legs syndrome (RLS), resulting in less restful sleep.
• Nearly 75 percent of adults with ADHD report suffering from insomnia.