Tag: hyperactivity
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Scientists Use VR Games to Diagnose ADHD
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…
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Scientists Use V.R. Games to Diagnose ADHD
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…
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3 Signs of High-Functioning ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as high-functioning ADHD, is a serious mental health condition that affects children. Usually, this disorder is diagnosed before a child turns twelve. Adults don’t develop this condition. You’re either born with it, or it’s developed during childhood. But, many people with ADHD don’t get the proper diagnosis until they…
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20 Questions Parents of Kids With ADHD Should Ask Teachers
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…
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Neuroscientists Reveal That Some Brain Waves Are More Than Background Noise
Neuroscientists from the University of Oregon found that seemingly random brain waves serve a unique purpose. Even in restful states, the brain remains active; however, scientists hadn’t explored these background signals much until recently. The recent study in mice sheds light on these signals that continuously hum in the brain’s background. Scientists believe these signals…
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Does an Impulsive Child Always Mean ADHD? An Expert Explains
All children are impulsive and fearless as they explore the world. But what causes some children to display impulsivity to an excess? Even to their own detriment? Attention hyperactivity deficiency disorder or ADHD has become a common diagnosis today. Many medical professionals are eager to say a child is suffering from this condition based on…