Posts Tagged: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Psychology Website of the Week — CDC: ADHD

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) URL       https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/ DESCRIPTION This is the “official” CDC website for ADHD.  It provides a wealth of resources for providing material for class lecture, discussion, and student papers.

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES ABOUT ADULT A.D.H.D.

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3 ARTICLES ABOUT ADULT A.D.H.D.   ARTICLE #1 TITLE Is ADHD a Real Disorder or One End of a Normal Continuum?   DESCRIPTION This is a wonderful article!  It begins with describing the problems of ADD and ADHD, and then provides a very detailed history of the issues.  The article discusses all aspects historically as… Read more »

Psychology Update — Is It Possible to Outgrow A.D.H.D.?

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TITLE Is It Possible to Outgrow A.D.H.D.?   DESCRIPTION When children are given a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, it means that they exhibit a number of behaviors that meet DSM (American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteria.  Do children outgrow the disorder as they move into adulthood?  Or if they no longer… Read more »

Psychology Update — UC Davis to study whether virtual reality can help kids with ADHD navigate reality

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TITLE UC Davis to study whether virtual reality can help kids with ADHD navigate reality   DESCRIPTION A new research study is in the planning stages to investigate whether children with ADHD can be trained, through the use of virtual reality, to “navigate reality” situations better.   “Virtual reality promises to immerse users in whole… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — Mayo Clinic: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Mayo Clinic: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children URL       http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/home/ovc-20196177 TinyURL:   http://tinyurl.com/ycgmuerm   DESCRIPTION (from website overview) “Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention,… Read more »

Psychology App LISTS of the Week — ADHD

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PSYCHOLOGY APP LISTS OF THE WEEK 1 — 26 Great Apps for ADHD Minds https://www.additudemag.com/mobile-apps-for-adhd-minds/ 2 — The 15 Best ADHD Apps of 2016 http://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/top-iphone-android-apps
     DESCRIPTION This is a curated listing of Apps useful for both application and understanding of ADHD.  It can be useful for students with ADHD and also as a… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES ON ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

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3 ARTICLES ON ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) ACROSS THE LIFESPAN These three articles approach ADHD from a developmental perspective access the lifespan.  Further the articles discuss the assessment and treatment of the disorder at different life stages.  This series is useful looking at issues across the lifespan. ARTICLE #1   TITLE   Why Parents… Read more »