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Signs that a child might have the disorder, and other problems that may be confused with ADHD Writer: Caroline Miller Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, but these behaviors can also be caused by anxiety, lea...

How to avoid a misdiagnosis when a child is young for their class Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Matthew H. Rouse, PhD What You'll Learn How can kids who are young for their grade avoid a wrong diagnosis? Why do immaturity and ADHD sometimes l...

Giving kids tools to thrive academically and socially Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Expert: Cynthia Martin, PsyD What You'll Learn What is neurodiversity? What areas do neurodivergent students need help in school? How can I support my neurodivergent c...

And what parents and teachers can do to help children in the classroom What You'll Learn What are sensory processing issues? How do they affect kids in school? What can parents and teachers do to help? Your son’s second grade teacher calls to say she’...

Tools and strategies to help kids stay comfortable and focused Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS What You'll Learn What challenges do kids with sensory processing issues face at school? What are some tools that can help them get comfortable? How can parents and ...

2e kids, as they’re called, have a unique set of issues that need addressing Writer: Beth Arky Clinical Experts: Adam S. Zamora, PsyD , Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN Key Takeaways Twice-exceptional (2e) children are both gifted and have learning or devel...

When children resist anything that feels like a demand Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Cynthia Martin, PsyD Key Takeaways Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is extreme resistance to things perceived as a demand, most commonly seen in autistic...

Signs of trauma and tips for helping kids who've been traumatized Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD Key Takeaways Kids who’ve experience trauma can have behavioral issues in the classroom that look like ADHD or defiance. C...

Tips for supporting children with trauma In the wake of a traumatic event such as episodes of violence or a natural disaster, your support and reassurance can help children with trauma. Your support can help them manage their fears, feel safe, guide them thro...

Healing for students dealing with tragedy begins in the classroom Writer: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD Clinical Expert: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD What You'll Learn How can teachers help kids deal with traumatic events? What can teachers do to help children gri...

And how do they affect children? Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD We all feel anxious sometimes, but some children experience anxiety that is so serious that it makes it very hard for them to fun...

How to support your child without enabling their anxiety Clinical Expert: Grace Berman, LCSW Many well-meaning parents try to protect anxious kids from their fears, but overprotecting can actually make anxiety worse. H...

What it looks like, and why it's often mistaken for something else Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Ken Schuster, PsyD What You'll Learn What might anxiety look like at school? Why is anxiety sometimes confused with other problems like ADHD or lear...

Clinical Expert: Alnardo Martinez, LMHC What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that can affect children and teenagers. Kids with OCD experience unwanted thoughts, worries or impulses called obsessi...

Physical symptoms are often the way children experience anxiety Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Amanda Greenspan, LCSW , Janine Domingues, PhD Key Takeaways Kids with anxiety often experience real physical symptoms like headaches ...

Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD† , Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP , Nancy Rappaport, MD Key Takeaways Problem behaviors like tantrums, outbursts, and running away can be symp...

Clinical Expert: Samantha Carey, PsyD What is ADHD? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that is often diagnosed in children. ADHD can make it very hard for children to focus on their schoolwork or other tasks, pay a...

Signs that a child might have the disorder, and other problems that may be confused with ADHD Writer: Caroline Miller Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, but these behaviors can also be caused by anxiety, lea...

And the emotional costs of being overlooked Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Stephen Hinshaw, PhD , Patricia Quinn, MD , Kathleen Nadeau, PhD What You'll Learn How are girls with ADHD different from boys with the disorder? Why do girls tend to...

Why are tantrums, outbursts and defiance so common in kids with the disorder? And how can we help them behave better? Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD Key Takeaways ADHD makes it hard for kids to control frustrati...