ADHD is a growing health concern in the US, and getting bigger all the time. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, otherwise known as DSM-5, was published in May 2013 and considerably changed the criteria for diagnosing ADHD in children and adults.
ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The new DSM-5 has meant a wider recognition that adults suffer from ADHD. But it has also meant a significant increase in the number of children who have been diagnosed, causing a great deal of concern for parents. They are often shocked and bewildered about the diagnosis. What does it mean? What should they do next? And most importantly of all, how can they minimize the impact of ADHD on their child’s schooling, and life in general.
Fortunately, we are learning more and more all the time about ADHD and how to offer parents a range of success strategies for home life and school life. Our health editors have put together some resources that can help.
You don’t have to wait until ADHD Awareness Month in October each year to learn more about ADHD. Click on the links below to learn more.
Homeschooling Your Child with ADHD: Steps to Success (Life Matters Book 5)
School Success Strategies for Children With ADHD: A Resource Book for Parents (Life Matters 4)
The Dangers of Artificial Coloring in Food (Health Matters)
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