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ADHD Goes to School - Huffington Post

ADHD Goes to School Huffington Post The same attitude does not hold for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a developmental delay in a broad skill set called executive function. A huge body of research defines it as a medical disorder; neither parents nor children ... and more »

Can't study? Kids with sleep apnea have hard time focusing - MiamiHerald.com

Can't study? Kids with sleep apnea have hard time focusing MiamiHerald.com Experts estimate that 30 percent of children between 2 and 18 will suffer from this or some other sleep disorder. Sleep disorders have serious consequences, increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes and often leading to attention-deficit issues.

Can children be psychopaths? - Globe and Mail

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Can children be psychopaths? Globe and Mail Of course, diagnosing children in grade school as psychopaths remains controversial. Certain callous-unemotional traits can also be signs of everything from attention-deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder to sensory-integration disorder. and more »

All-year school could end outdoor programs - North Shore News

All-year school could end outdoor programs North Shore News The book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv, illustrates just how important outside time is on child development. Today we see dramatic increases in childhood obesity, attention difficulties and ... and more »

Brain Mapping Shows Signs of Improvement in Children With Attention Deficit ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Brain Mapping Shows Signs of Improvement in Children With Attention Deficit ... MarketWatch (press release) This is the case in her classroom where Billy, a bright and energetic fourth grade student was diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. Usually, however, this is only a guess. Neuroscientists can take the guesswork out of brain ... and more »