We're back! After taking a much needed break, we're back to discuss one of the most common diagnoses for kids: ADHD.

There has been a significant increase in the number of ADHD diagnoses over the last 5-10 years, leading us to question: Is it really increasing? Are we getting better at diagnosing? Is there increased awareness? Are we overdiagnosing?

There is an increased awareness that ADHD-like symptoms are often the result of a disrupted attachment, largely due to the brain changes that happen when kids are faced with adverse experiences.

Ultimately, we still want to teach our kids skills and how to manage their difficulties more effectively. Many times, the things we medicate, diagnose, or address are those things that frustrate us as parents.

If you're looking for alternatives prior to, or in addition to medication to manage ADHD symptoms, here are some ideas:

• planners/calendars
• reminders
• recording lectures
• allow use of notes on tests
• extra time for tests/quizzes
• visual schedules/reminders
• sit at front of class
• noise cancelling headphones
• listening to music
• single step directions

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