Doctor is there an App to diagnose teenage ADHD?
This article was written by Benny Stein Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a smartphone app that could diagnose and monitor teens with ADHD? Most physicians find making a conclusive diagnosis of ADHD daunting, particularly in adolescents: Would it not be wonderful...
Individualizing instructional practices for learners with ADHD
In addition to the general strategies listed before for introducing, conducting, and concluding their lessons, effective teachers of learners with ADHD also individualise their instructional practices in accordance with different academic subjects and the needs of...
Academic instruction and support for learners with ADHD
Classroom management techniques Teachers can help learners diagnosed with ADHD, to function optimally in class by applying the principles of effective teaching when they introduce, conduct, and conclude each lesson. The following effective teaching principles can be...
DSM-5 changes to Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis
A. In May 2013, a new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was published – the DSM-5. The DSM-5 changes the way autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed. The changes reflect the current understanding of ASD, based on research....
Common Difficulties for Children and Adults with ADHD
• Decrease in ability to concentrate tendency for mind to wander. • Inability to focus – considered a daydreamer, not paying attention. • Difficulty setting goals, completing tasks or assignments. • Becomes overloaded with too many assignments at once. Many times...