Tips for ADHD

This article offers useful tips for managing the symptoms/issues typical of ADHD https://www.sciencealert.com/think-you-might-have-adhd-these-strategies-can-help?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=975d59e1aa-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-975d59e1aa-365490661

This article looks at how people with ADHD were uniquely impacted by life in the pandemic: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/03/feature-adhd

Akili is a video game that helps train the brain in focus and ignoring distractions. It is not pbeing recognized as a form of treatment with research to back up their claims: https://www.akiliinteractive.com/ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210929005457/en/PureTech-Founded-Entity-Akili-Announces-Topline-Results-from-Shionogi-Phase-2-Study-in-Japan

This article discusses how discrete fidgets can help kids focus better: https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/29/health/kids-fidget-toys-wellness/index.html

A novel approach… turning a liability into an asset: https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/fda-clears-its-first-prescription-video-game-treatment-for-adhd?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTURNM01UTXdNV0ZoWkRnNCIsInQiOiJpVTN1XC9YV0hHRGhBTmNic29ybXFHYXkyVnpaY1BZTnlwTjRkTDhwR1BNUEZZT1BlZUtTTld6Z08wT2p0QmhkVDE3QmFEUitiZlordVFwZjMyTm5oUFA5aVptdXUxUVhmaGhiNnJEenBZTXRrbEFXRERRdUJJRTNLVVh0ODdCcnNQXC9TYk11WUJSNFZOWVVaYnl0TnBFQT09In0%3D&mrkid=93257682

A school in Texas school has found that increasing the recess time of kindergartners and first graders has led to improvements in sitting still and attention: https://returntonow.net/2017/11/21/texas-school-beaths-adhd-tripling-recess-time/

A new company is launching a service to help support parents of kids with any disability – offering information, resources and other supports: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/27/exceptionally-helps-parents-navigate-the-special-needs-education-labyrinth/ https://growexceptionally.com

A interesting perspective on adhd: https://www.sciencealert.com/everyong-gets-wrong-adhd-used-superpower?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=cbae7a4ca4-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-cbae7a4ca4-365490661  

A new app to help kids with learning disabilities interfere with written homework: SnapType makes it easy for kids with learning disabilities to do their homework  

using video game-type biofeedback to train better emotional coping and self-soothing: https://www.wsj.com/article_email/when-children-can-benefit-from-playing-videogames-1500321670-lMyQjAxMTA3MTE1ODkxMTgxWj/

some clinical research on the benefits of exercise and reducing symptoms of ADHD http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1755296616301144  

Some research on measurable clinical benefits of fish oil to reduce ADHD symptoms: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-016-4471-y

Symptoms of ADHD and a thyroid disorder can be quite similar: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201706/is-it-adhd-or-thyroid-disorder  

A great perspective on the disorder:      

http://www.beyondbooksmart.com/executive-functioning-strategies-blog/a-fun-app-to-support-executive-function-habitica-builds-good-habits?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=37548115&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–unyscjvvuK6jiLNBe9GW0I0CfchnTt6F_oF6e5x9MzpweIqPcm5r_iix-r7nHvLWkoI1-aK7-1GMSG7LIYCbHBNHN9Q&_hsmi=37548115

A new kickstarter for a great fidget: http://mentalfloss.com/article/85890/handy-gadget-fidgety-people  

Some tips for parents on how to help their teens with ADHD manage high school demands: Ask The Expert: How Parents Can Help Teenagers With ADHD In School  

A summary on ADHD and meds: http://www.berkeleywellness.com/healthy-mind/mood/article/adhd-medication-what-parents-should-know

The science confirms that despite all appearances, there is no connection between sugar intake and increased hyper behavior: http://www.livescience.com/55754-does-sugar-make-kids-hyper.html  

A new study suggests that kids with ADHD are likely to also have a variety of sleep issues:   http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/news/20160608/sound-sleep-elusive-for-many-kids-with-adhd