PhD en Psicología pela Universidad de Vigo – España. Actualmente como investigadora de la UCLA, EE.UU.
I hope you learn how to reduce negative behaviors and raise happier kids. When children and adults act in negative ways, it’s usually because their basic needs aren’t being met. If parents and teachers understand the need a child is trying to satisfy, they can do things make the behaviors subside. The teacher can give… Continuar lendo Your Child Is Sending You Signals. Are You Ignoring Them?
The ADHD brain has low levels of two neurotransmitters: dopamine (responsible for feelings of reward) and GABA (responsible for inhibition). We crave sugar to stimulate dopamine production. This, paired with a lack of inhibitions, can set the stage for weight gain. The ADHD brain craves dopamine, the neurotransmitter that impacts mood, motivation, memory, and… Continuar lendo The Dopamine Deficiency That’s Sabotaging Your Diet The ADHD brain craves dopamine, the neurotransmitter that impacts mood, motivation, memory, and more. Dopamine is released when we exercise — and when we eat doughnuts, which is a problem.
Children with more severe ADHD had consistently increased incidences of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). As ADHD severity was associated with incidence of mTBI, it is important to identify those who need increased attention and counseling to prevent injury. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31049988 Asociación entre la gravedad del TDAH y el riesgo de lesión cerebral traumática leve en… Continuar lendo The Association between ADHD Severity and Risk of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children with ADHD in the USA.