To most people, depression means feeling blue or down in the dumps. This is an almost universal experience for people with ADHD. At some point in their lives, they feel down due to the frustration and demoralization of trying to fit into a neurotypical world that makes little effort to understand or accept them. Often this is called… Continuar lendo Depression: When It’s More Than a Symptom Of ADHD: Distinguishing Between Depression and ADHD.
Those who suffer from attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) find it difficult to direct their emotions in order to solve challenges or problems. This alteration in emotional self-regulation implies greater disability than that attributed to the traditional dimensions -attention deficit and hyperactivity- with an evident impact on the development of personality. The… Continuar lendo Emotionality and temperament in attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity.
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is more than occasional aggressive or irritating behavior. It’s a pattern of angry, uncooperative, and mean conduct that negatively impacts a child’s life at home and at school. Use this self-test to find out if your defiant child is showing signs of ODD, along with or instead of ADHD. The symptoms… Continuar lendo [Self-Test] Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Children.