ADHD Coverage

MRI scans show few differences between children with ADHD and those without
The differences in structural brain measurements in the MRI scans were minimal, according to a recent study by a Duke University School of Medicine researcher.

New sensory play space will cater to neurodiverse community
As the neurodiverse community grows, Tynisha Doe is working to build a home away from home for them.

Enloe students compete for national honor with app to aid those with ADHD
Children living with ADHD, or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, now have a mobile phone app to help them stay focused and calm so that they might achieve more in school. The mobile app is called AidDHD. The team of three students who created the application are from Raleigh Enloe High School's Bioscience Academy.

FDA approves video game-based treatment targeting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
The first video game-based treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Wired Differently: Understanding the reasons behind challenging behaviors in kids with autism, ADHD
For the second year, Holly Blanc Moses, a Raleigh psychologist, board certified behavior analyst and owner of Crossvine Clinical Group, is hosting her Wired Differently Summit, aimed at providing resources and information to parents, caretakers and teachers who work with kids with autism or ADHD.

Wired Differently: Event to provide support, information to parents, teachers of kids with autism, ADHD
For the second year, Holly Blanc Moses, a Raleigh-based psychologist and board certified behavior analyst, will host the Wired Differently Summit to provide support and information for parents, teachers and caregivers of children with autism or ADHD.

Study: Too much screen time can shorten your child's attention span
A new study shows that too much screen time could shorten the attention span of preschool-age children.

What too much screen time does to preschoolers
A new study shows that too much screen time could shorten the attention span of preschool-age children.

Wrist device helps students thrive in school
A device developed by a Wake Forest company sends students reminders to focus in the classroom.

Psychologist creates wearable wrist device to help kids focus in school
A device developed by a Wake Forest company sends students reminders to focus in the classroom.

Wired Differently: Raleigh summit aims to help parents, teachers of kids with autism, ADHD
The Wired Differently Summit, according to the description, will provide expert education for parents and providers of differently wired children. Attendees will learn about decreasing anxiety, challenging behavior, educational rights, parent/teacher communication, social-communication, parent self-care, local resources and much more.