Many people recognize ADHD symptoms in children, such as difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviors. However, adult ADHD symptoms are not identical to children’s ADHD symptoms, making it harder to spot this condition in adults. ADHD affects approximately 4.4 percent of the adult population in the U.S., making it a...

Anxiety Affects Children's Learning in Many Ways Children can be prone to anxiety, just like adults. Unfortunately, they often lack the words to describe their anxiety so parents may not be entirely aware of it. When children have to deal with their anxiety on their own, it can affect their...

To some extent, many of us suffer from some forms of compulsive behavior. This could be anything ranging from an innocent focus on making sure your door is locked or on cleaning stains on your clothes to dangerous compulsions such as compulsive hand-washing, cleaning, gambling, hoarding, or shopping. Dangerous compulsions...

Understanding the Early Signs of Autism During the developmental years of a child, it is may be challenging to be able to tell whether or not they are demonstrating the early signs of autism. This is especially true if you are unaware of the early signs of autism, especially when...

If you, or someone you know, was recently diagnosed with dyspraxia – this article is for you. Here, we will discuss the condition in detail. What is Dyspraxia? Dyspraxia is known by many names – motor learning difficulty, developmental coordination disorder, motor planning difficulty, "Clumsy Child Syndrome", and apraxia of...