Category: ADHD
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ADHD and lying: Why do kids do it, and what can you do about it all?
We have another article from Sarah Templeton at Headstuff ADHD Therapy today. This time we are covering ADHD and lying, and how to deal with it. Don’t forget to look at Sarah’s books and the other ADHD resources on the site too. If you want more information on her books: What is ADHD and lying…
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What to do when ADHD and stealing collide
We are revisiting our series of articles on ADHD from Sarah Templeton today – the owner of Headstuff ADHD Therapy. She has written two amazing books to help and support teachers and parents, which you can check out below. She has helped us with a number of articles on site, so do check out the…
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ADHD sleep issues: 10 tips to help your ADHD kids sleep
It’s only been in the last year that ADHD senior medical professionals have decided that insomnia and sleep problems are not a comorbidity or coexisting condition of ADHD. It is now considered that these are ADHD sleep issues and both are actually part and parcel of the condition. If you speak to anybody with ADHD…
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What are ADHD sensory issues and how they affect kids
There are lots of coexisting conditions that run alongside ADHD. These are called co-morbidities. We have covered ADHD comorbidity in another article on the site if you would like more information. We have another article from Sarah Templeton (from Headstuff ADHD Therapy) today talking about ADHD and sensory issues. It is worth noting that Sensory Processing Disorder, which Sarah…
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ADHD and procrastination: Why adults and kids do it and how to stop them?
We have another ADHD guest article from Sarah Templeton today; ADHD campaigner and counsellor, as well as owner of Headstuff ADHD Therapy. Today we are talking ADHD and procrastination; asking why do ADHD kids do it, and how we can help them stop. Firstly, not all of them do actually procrastinate. Those with hyperactive/impulsive presentation…
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How to help an ADHD child by talking to them in a different way
ADHD children are more sensitive than neurotypical kids, which can lead to them being called ‘Drama Queens’, ‘always wanting to be the centre of attention’ or ‘divas’. Actually it is their ADHD brain that has emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitive dysphoria which can cause them to appear to be overly dramatic and react strongly to…
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What is rejection sensitive dysphoria in ADHD kids?
We have another article from Sarah Templeton today, ADHD counsellor/ campaigner, and owner of Headstuff ADHD Therapy. Today we are exploring Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria with her, and in RSD ADHD how it presents within children. Sarah says that although there are lots of wonderful things about having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , and in her opinion, usually far more positives than…
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Emotional dysregulation in ADHD kids: What is it and how to handle it
Emotional dysregulation is not exclusive to ADHD people, but it has been proven that the part of an ADHD brain that is supposed to regulate emotion does not work properly. So what does this mean for your kids? It means their emotions can be all over the place. And it also means that they can’t…
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ADHD comorbidity: What co-existing conditions you might need to look out for
We are starting a series of articles today on the site, with a bit of a personal tale attached. Our editor is 51, and recently ADHD diagnosised. Self awareness through a counselling course led her to discover more about herself, including ADHD. It takes years to diagnose as an adult, so that journey continues. We…
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10 things for parents of SEND and neurodivergent children to do indoors
SEND is a broad term used to describe any disability that creates a barrier to a child’s learning; this can range from physical impairments such as cystic fibrosis or limited mobility, to ‘hidden’ disabilities such as autism and ADHD. This piece will be useful to most parents of children with special educational needs, but especially…