Lifestyle May Be Key to Improving ADHD in Kids
U.S. News & World Report
MONDAY, May 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often treated with medications, such as Adderall or Ritalin. But a new study suggests that parents can also help their kids by promoting healthy ...
Study Finds a Rising Trend of Co-Morbid Chronic Conditions Among Poor ChildrenAJMC.com Managed Markets Network

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Autism study shows early intervention helping children in regional areas
ABC Online
The centre behind an successful early intervention program for autistic children in Tasmania's north-west hopes to expand its services to other parts of the state. University research has found children at the Autism Specific Early Learning and Care ...
Early intervention insight for regional children with autismHealthCanal.com (press release) (blog)

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How Pokemon Go sparked 'miracle' transformation in boy with autism
Today.com
Ralphie Koppelman has autism spectrum disorder and hyperlexia. He struggles socially, doesn't usually make eye contact with strangers, has difficulty holding conversations and panics when his routine changes. But playing the game for the first time ...
Parents of autistic children react to life-changing Pokémon GoThe Memo

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Learning Disability Facts: 5 Tips To Deal With Kids
Counsel & Heal
There are many pieces of evidence that it can be difficult at times to raise a child with learning disability. The reports suggest that about one-third of parents of kids with learning disabilities are not at all ready to take up the challenge of ...
 

 

Parents urge early screening, intervention for changing course of autism
6abc.com
Dr. Amanda Bennett of Children's Hospital says guidelines now recommend EVERY child be screened for autism at 18, 24, and 30 months. The screening tool is called the M-CHAT - Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers. "We're looking for children who ...