by Dan DeMarle | Jan 2, 2025 | ADHD, Other Health Impairment, Section 504
“The right to a level playing field doesn’t end after elementary school. Here are some of the most effective classroom accommodations to help your child succeed in grades 9 through 12 — without sacrificing personal accountability.” 50 High School...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 30, 2024 | ADHD, Autism, Autism Research, Other Health Impairment, Poverty
“Autistic children who are born in underserved neighborhoods are more likely to exhibit heightened symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during mid-childhood and adolescence compared to those born in more resource-rich areas, according to...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 12, 2024 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Health Impairment
“Researchers have found evidence that children with high levels of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms show structural brain abnormalities, but treatment with stimulant medications can normalize these differences. This study, published in...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 12, 2024 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Health Impairment
“Public perception of mental health has experienced a shift in recent years, thanks in part to public figures, like Olympian gymnast Simone Biles, who stepped away from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics for her mental health. Biles’ public display of self-care certainly...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 25, 2024 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Gender, Other Health Impairment, Sex/Sexuality
A recent study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals that females with ADHD are diagnosed approximately four years later than males, potentially leading to a higher burden of concurrent psychiatric conditions and increased utilization of...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 23, 2024 | ADHD, Other Health Impairment
“Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects roughly 3 percent of adults around the world. However, many of those with the condition remain undiagnosed, especially women. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, men are nearly twice...
