October is ADHD Awareness Month. If your child is one of the 5% of children diagnosed with ADHD and is struggling with the return to school, experts at The Good Schools Guide have this advice:
Identification is the first step in providing the support that is required, so act on your instincts if your child’s functioning is being affected by their attention difficulties, by talking...
EVIDENCE SHOWS WIDER RANGE OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ENERGY DRINKS IN CHILDREN. EXPERTS ASK HOW MUCH MORE EVIDENCE IS NEEDED BEFORE GOVERNMENT ACTION?
· The study's findings build on earlier research but highlight more risks associated with energy drinks, which typically contain high levels of caffeine and sugar. This study is the most comprehensive review of the research to date.
A new study to better understand sleep in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been launched by Nottingham Trent University – with parents of children with ADHD invited to take part.
In the UK, more than 150,000 children between the age of six and 12 years old have ADHD, and around three in four of them also have sleep problems.
With the new school term well underway, new research released today shows widespread concern among parents around their children’s attention in school. The data, released by Nuance Hearing , a leader in audio technology, shares the concerns of parents about the concentration ability of school-aged children, while pointing to a wider problem around the role of background noise in busy...
Nuance Hearing , a leading provider of focused listening technology, has launched the Voice Selector Study, a new technological solution to help young people concentrate in noisy and distraction-filled classroom environments.
The device creates a better learning environment for young people, helping them to listen to the teacher and follow instructions, while tuning out other...
