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  • Scientists Use VR Games to Diagnose ADHD

    Scientists Use VR Games to Diagnose ADHD

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    Kristen Lawrence
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    ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, remains one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood neurodevelopmental disorders in the U.S. Children with the neuropsychiatric disorder may exhibit symptoms such as inattentiveness, impulsivity, hyperactivity, forgetfulness, and disorganization. They might also have difficulties following instructions and sitting for long periods in class. A child with this mental health…

  • Scientists Use V.R. Games to Diagnose ADHD

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    Kristen Lawrence
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    ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, remains one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood neurodevelopmental disorders in the U.S. Children with the neuropsychiatric disorder may exhibit symptoms such as inattentiveness, impulsivity, hyperactivity, forgetfulness, and disorganization. They might also have difficulties following instructions and sitting for long periods in class. A child with this mental health…

  • 20 Questions Parents of Kids With ADHD Should Ask Teachers

    20 Questions Parents of Kids With ADHD Should Ask Teachers

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    Sarah Barkley
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    When school is in session, kids seemingly spend more waking time there than at home. With that being the case, discussing your child’s ADHD symptoms with their teacher is essential. It helps everyone involved, including your child, the teacher, and yourself, in helping to calm a child with hyperactivity. Teachers get to know quite a…

  • 12 Signs That Someone Has a Norepinephrine Deficiency

    12 Signs That Someone Has a Norepinephrine Deficiency

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    Power of Positivity
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    You have chemicals in your brain that are responsible for controlling your mental wellbeing. You’ve probably heard a great deal about dopamine and serotonin, but have you heard about norepinephrine? It’s sometimes called noradrenaline as it’s released by the sympathetic nerve fibers, which control and regulate the heart’s contractions. This chemical is a vital part…

  • 10 Early ADHD Symptoms to Never Ignore

    10 Early ADHD Symptoms to Never Ignore

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    ADHD isn’t just something that affects children. While it starts in childhood, ADHD is a developmental disorder that follows children into adulthood. What is ADHD, exactly and what are the signs? ADHD stands for “Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.”  ADHD comes in three different types: inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive. While it’s possible to have one, the other,…