ADHD is a condition characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. To be diagnosed, the condition must cause significant impairment in daily functioning in at least two settings. While all children experience these symptoms occasionally, a child with ADHD will experience these symptoms to a degree that interferes with his or her ability to function at home and at school on a recurring basis. The disorder affects 15 million Americans of all ages and is NOT a result of bad parenting.
ADHD has three subtypes:
- Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive
- Predominantly inattentive
- Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive
Tips for Managing ADHD
The demands and structure of school can be a stressful for most kids, but if you have a child with attention issues and learning difficulties, it can be even more stressful. With careful planning and practical strategies, your child’s school career can be well managed, even for those families dealing with attention and learning disorders.Setting Rules For Your Child With ADHD
In this post, we continue our discussion by sharing specific rules and guidelines to help children maintain their focus and commitment to their goals. With consistency, organization, and dedication you can help your child succeed.Motivating A Child With ADHD
How do you encourage a child with attention issues, who may try to avoid homework and chores, to complete those tasks with minimal arguing and stress? Find useable, practical strategies here for successfully motivating a child with ADHD.Diet and Nutrition for ADHD
At Brain Balance, we know from experience that food plays a role in attention and behavioral issues, and we must closely examine a child’s diet for a whole-person approach to reducing symptoms. A recent study published by the Lancet found that in 64% of participating children, ADHD symptoms could be contributed to a hypersensitivity to food.Research Shows Disconnect in Brains of Kids with ADHD
The University of California – Davis Center for Mind and Brain recently released a report showing that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have areas within their brains that fail to connect when they attempt a task that measures attention. Since the right hemisphere of the brain regulates impulsivity, attention, and socially appropriate behavior, a child with decreased right brain activity may be hyperactive, oppositional, disruptive, and even aggressive.Control Study Finds Brain Balance Program Eliminates ADHD in 81% of Participants
A new randomized control study conducted by doctors in the Medical Neurology and Neuroscience field found that a drug-free, multi-modal program is significantly effective for eliminating symptoms associated with ADHD, as well as producing significant cognitive improvement. After a 12-week intervention program that improves right brain connectivity, the researchers found that 81 percent of children who enrolled in the multi-modal program no longer fit the criteria for ADHD.More About Brain Balance
Clinical research indicates that most neuro-developmental disorders have in common an under-connectivity between the two hemispheres of the brain called Functional Disconnection Syndrome. After completing a comprehensive assessment in one of our centers, our team will develop a customized program to address your child’s particular issues. Our program integrates physical, sensory motor, and cognitive exercises with nutritional guidance to effectively address the root cause of these issues, leading to a reduction or elimination of negative symptoms and behaviors. Contact us today to learn more!
