In a previous blog post, I talked about how traumatic childhood experiences can contribute to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention (hence, “attention deficit”) and are overactive (hence, “hyperactivity”). Furthermore, children with ADHD are impulsive; they have trouble controlling their behavior. Usually, teachers are the ones that see… Continue reading Can we treat ADHD with electric pulses?
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Adverse childhood experiences tied to kindergarten difficulties, even ADHD
Our childhood experiences shape who we become. I was lucky enough to be exposed to science at a young age, which spurred a biology college education and hopefully, a career. But, adverse experiences can shape us too, in devastating and lifelong ways. Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, such as abuse, neglect, or having an incarcerated… Continue reading Adverse childhood experiences tied to kindergarten difficulties, even ADHD
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