Is your child having attention issues? Are these issues affecting how they play on the playground? A physical therapist can provide guidance and treatment to assist your child. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as “inattention, e.g., difficulty holding attention, trouble organizing tasks, or easily distracted, and hyperactivity/impulsivity, e.g., excessive
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Does Your Child Have ADHD? Nutrition Could Help with Development
May 10th, 2021Help Your Child Live His or Her Best Life with Nutritional Changes! It is estimated that Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects three to five percent of all preschool and school-aged children, yet the role of nutrition plays in managing a child’s ADHD symptoms is not as cut and dry as you might think. Even more
Treating ADHD Through Pediatric Therapy
September 10th, 2020Behavioral therapy is a strategy parents can use to treat their child’s ADHD. Behavioral therapy is often effective at helping a child control her impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness. Pediatric therapy along with at-home strategies is helpful at improving the ADHD child’s overall behavior. Pediatric Therapy for ADHD Many doctors recommend behavior therapy as a form
Good Nutrition for ADHD Symptom Management
May 20th, 2020ADHD symptoms can be frustrating to both a parent and child. Typical behaviors may include impulsiveness, lack of focus, prone to distractibility, and the inability to sit still. By changing your child’s diet, you could see a decrease in negative behaviors associated with ADHD. Good nutrition can be used in conjunction with other treatments like