by Natalie | Feb 26, 2014 | Programs & Therapeutic Boarding Schools, Teen Behavior
When teens have been diagnosed with ADHD as children and still struggle with the condition in adolescence, many parents feel that the current public school isn’t really the right place to help their child. Teens with ADHD and boarding schools may not seem like a...
by Natalie | Feb 25, 2014 | Teen Behavior
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a developmental disorder that affects how children and teens process information, interact with others and meet everyday challenges. While scientists don’t know exactly what causes ADHD, there has been a tremendous...
by Natalie | Feb 25, 2014 | Teen Behavior
ADHD is a developmental disorder that is diagnosed in early childhood. It is often seen in children around age 5 or 6 and can last into adolescence and adulthood in about 50 percent of cases. It is the most common psychiatric disorder in children and the most studied....
by Natalie | Feb 25, 2014 | Teen Behavior
In the United States, approximately 5 to 7 percent of children are diagnosed with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The condition is a developmental disorder that manifests in early childhood. Symptoms of ADHD include lack of focus, inability to sit...
by Natalie | Feb 25, 2014 | Teen Behavior
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and affects a growing percentage of children, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). ADHD is diagnosed in childhood and is a lifelong condition that is managed through medication and...
by Natalie | Jan 30, 2014 | Alcohol, Drug Abuse & Addiction, Teen Behavior
Teen internet addiction, also known as gaming addiction or online addiction, includes a range of issues dealing with compulsive behavior centering on technology, entertainment and gaming. While it’s not unusual for teens to be really into video games and communicating...
