The ADHD Brain
The ADHD mind is unique. It regulates attention and emotions in different ways than a neurotypical brain would. It’s also terrifically creative, adventurous, and sensitive. Understand more about the neuroscience behind attention deficit here.
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Inattention, Explained
Focus is not a matter of willpower. It's a function of a weak (or strong) connections in the brain’s...
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A Sharper, Faster, Stronger ADHD Brain?
Brain training companies promise to improve attention, working memory, and focus in ADHD brains. But...
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ADHD and Obesity Share a Genetic Link to Patients’ Propensity for Instant Gratification
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Your Child Is Not Giving You a Hard Time. Your Child Is Having a Hard Time.
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On-Demand Parenting Webinars
Free Webinar Replay: What Neuroscience Reveals About the ADHD Brain
In this hour-long webinar-on-demand, learn how attention works in the ADHD brain, what stimulant...