It can be hard to know the difference between typical childhood behavior and signs that a child may need additional support. In the latest episode of For Kids' Sake, Akemi Watkins, M.D., a child psychiatrist at Cook Children's, discusses ADHD, early …
When 12-year-old Deacon Swaim sits at his desk in math class, his peers might notice how focused he is. What they don't see is the journey that led him there.Deacon is one of just 16 students selected out of 332 to participate in his grade’s …
What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
There are three core symptoms of ADHD:
1. Inattention
2. Impulsivity
3. Hyperactivity
Inattention
Inattention can present itself in many …