Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with childhood. However, many adults live with this neurodevelopmental disorder, which can significantly affect daily life—including the role of being a parent. Parenting while managing ADHD symptoms presents a unique challenge. Whether you are
How to Help a Child with Dyslexia Maintain Confidence Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder that primarily affects reading and spelling. It does not reflect a child’s intelligence or potential. Yet in daily life, the difficulties associated with dyslexia can
Understanding Dyslexia Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder that primarily affects reading accuracy and fluency, as well as word decoding skills. It is not linked to intelligence and does not result from a lack of effort or motivation. Instead, it
All children go through phases of opposition. Saying no, testing limits, or getting upset when rules are imposed is part of normal development. But when these behaviors become more intense, more frequent, and persist over time to the point of
A neuropsychological evaluation does not end the day your child meets with the neuropsychologist. The process usually takes place over one or two days of assessment with the child, and then continues. A few weeks later, the neuropsychologist meets with
