Autor: Clarice Peres

In my experience as a clinical psychologist, fathers have more trouble accepting — and adjusting to — an ADHD diagnosis. They wish for the symptoms to be just “boys being boys” or a temporary phase, but this denial helps no one. Loving and accepting your whole child is linked to better outcomes at school and… Continuar lendo Fatherhood Rules: How to Be a Good Dad When Your Child Needs You Most.

Together, they are researching ways that robots could make a difference in the lives of children with developmental disorders. Their work aims to help earlier diagnose children with conditions ranging from learning disabilities to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Earlier diagnoses, experts say, allow for earlier interventions and better outcomes. “I strongly believe that human-robot interaction is… Continuar lendo Baby’s Kicks Provide Clues About Infant Development: robots to detect early signs of Autism or ADHD

We’ve heard all of the ADHD myths: “ADHD isn’t real.” “That kid just needs a good spanking. “People with ADD are just lazy.” These fallacies and misconceptions about ADHD have been around as long as the condition itself, and the negative effect they have is very real — and very damaging. Learn the truth and… Continuar lendo ADHD Myths and Fallacies That Perpetuate Stigma