As a parent, dealing with your teen’s ADHD can be a challenging task. It may feel like you are constantly managing their behaviour and struggles while trying to keep the peace and ensure your child is getting the help they need. It can be difficult to know how best to manage ADHD in teens, and…
When people hear the term ADHD, most people might think of an unruly child around prep-school age who cannot sit still and struggles in school. This is the child who always seems to be in the principal’s office. But ADHD is a more complex and multifaceted disorder than this picture portrays. People of all ages…
The teenage years are an enigma for most parents. What parent hasn’t been “tuned out” by their teens? But, when do those poor listening skills indicate something more serious? According to the Canadian Centre for ADHD Awareness, ADHD remains the most prevalent childhood disorder in Canada. Yet, it is the most under-diagnosed but treatable psychiatric…
If your son displays ADHD symptoms, you’ve probably heard his behaviour classified as lazy, unruly, or disrespectful. Sometimes, you may wonder why he behaves the way he does. For example, how can he spend hours playing video games but can’t spend fifteen minutes on homework? It is important to recognize that ADHD is a neuro-developmental…