There is a huge misconception that mainly boys have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Statistical data would seem to support this, as boys are five times more likely to be diagnosed than girls. Yet in adulthood, the gender ratio is 1.6 men for every woman.
The Coronavirus pandemic has been a challenging and difficult time for everyone. Many of us have been battling uncertainty, rapid change and rising anxiety for quite some time now. But what if we can look to the future and consider the long-term benefits of our current situation? Here are six positive outcomes of the pandemic for people with ADHD.
A common symptom of ADHD is to experience deep emotional reactions that can be difficult to handle such as frustration, impatience and excitability. Understandably, the Coronavirus pandemic and the resulting periods of lockdown have led to a rise in anxiety and other emotions among those with ADHD. If you have ADHD and find yourself struggling to handle emotionally upsetting issues, there is a three-step process that we recommend to help you deal with it.
Once again many of us find ourselves homeschooling our children. This puts a strain on many families, especially if you are also working. Homeschooling is challenging at the best of times, but even more so if you have a child with ADHD. A survey by ADDitude after the first national lockdown asked parents specifically about their experience of homeschooling. Here are some key points that were made.
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