During our transition from in person to online classes, we have been discussing concepts around ADHD. The challenges that occur within the literature and diagnosing ADHD whether it is over or misdiagnosing. We learned that ADHD can be viewed as two separate problems: (a) inattention/disorganization and (b) hyperactivity/impulsivity. It is […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
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Recently we have been studying childhood conduct disorders. Conduct disorders are extremely important to understand and study because it accounts for the majority of clinical referrals for both children and adolescents. It also accounts for the largest percentage of special education placements in schools. Conduct problems present within four categories: […]
Over the past couple of weeks we have been discussing in class about Childhood Anxiety Disorders. This is one of the most common comorbid conditions found in children. It is also the most prevalent form of psychological disorders amongst youth. It can cause significant impairment in multiple areas of a […]
https://www.copingcatparents.com/Camp_Cope_A_Lot: This resource is an online program to use with children trying to cope with anxiety. https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/mental-health/mental-health-disorders/anxiety-and-anxiety-disorders-in-children-information-for-parents: This resource provides parents with an overview of what anxiety disorders are and what causes them, and interventions that can be used. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/childrens-books-anxiety_l_5c6976dde4b05c889d202022?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAETo14N4jxnksnaua33wVgZexdjTL5GAhnT444Ieshl7GgFkdJKbwAjUCbIvxpi2UoAlEhqRroBbEZCcZbCmzOdxxEj-f7HgyogZTzxNDX8b_wOZS08094kKdfUExGdQCp_uAUGSvW2k7JzL0JGCOVxlZc235ZVlFEXZ3Cu4QCK1: This resource provides a list of books parents can use […]
Recently, we talked about ADHD in class. It is a common disorder that can affect early childhood. There are three main symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Many people tend to think that ADHD is more common among boys rather than girls. According to the data, boys have higher rates of […]
In the most recent classes, we have been talking about conduct problems and conduct disorder in children and adolescents. Conduct problems account for the majority of clinic-referrals for children and adolescents. Many special education placements are from a child having some form of conduct problems. There are two main categories […]
In class, during this time of transition, we have been talking about ADHD; the issues with diagnosis and the popular, sometimes stigmatized, view of it. We learned the the hallmark symptoms are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, although they are not all always seen and can be seen in many different […]
https://childmind.org/topics/concerns/anxiety/ Resource for understanding children’s anxiety, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Help in understanding symptoms and coping skills.
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/ADHD_Resource_Center/Home.aspx Resource showing frequently asked questions and a family fact sheet.
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html This link describes ways to start a healthy conversation with your child in regards to more challenging issues such as COVID-19. https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19 This link provides helpful psychological techniques to use to help your child manage changes to their routine due to COVID-19. This link provides activities to incorporate into […]
