Posts Tagged ‘deficits’
Study finds positive self-reported aspects of the ADHD experience among young women, especially related to hyperactivity and hyperfocus
As is true for children and adolescents, many adults experience substantial challenges related to having ADHD. These challenges often include relationship problems, educational and work challenges, difficulty adhering to long-term plans and goals, and time and money management difficulties. Given these well-documented difficulties, it is not surprising that ADHD treatment with adults has largely adopted…
Read MoreStudy suggests the real deficit underlying Attention Deficit Disorders is not Attention, but Working Memory
______________________________ Many parents have observed that their child with ADHD stays attentive and engaged during ‘high interest’ activities, e.g., while playing video games, but has considerable problems staying focused on less inherently engaging tasks, e.g., doing schoolwork. This discrepancy in attention during preferred and non-preferred activities has led some to
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