Transforming ADHD: Unleashing Teen Potential Through Powerful Behavior Therapy and Motivational Mastery
Learn how combining parent-teen behavior therapy with motivational interviewing can improve outcomes for adolescents with ADHD. Discover how building resilience and life skills creates lasting change.
Emotion Regulation: How to Understand the Inner World of Children with ADHD and CDS
At Holistic Behavioral Solutions, we know that children experience the world in their own beautifully complex ways. This is especially true for children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS). The research is always getting better, and recent research sheds light on an important—but often misunderstood—part of their experience: the […]
3 Powerful Ways Parental Education Influences Child Mental Health and Academic Achievement
Discover 3 transformative ways parental education shapes child mental health and academic success. Learn how parenting styles, emotional support, and access to resources influence a child’s resilience, confidence, and learning potential.
The 3 Ways to Emotion Dysregulation Affects Adolescents with ADHD
Emotion Dysregulation: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that’s often discussed in the context of attention difficulties, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. However, there’s a growing body of research indicating that emotion dysregulation (ED) – the inability to manage and respond to emotional experiences appropriately – is also a significant challenge for those with ADHD, particularly during the tumultuous period of adolescence. Let us look at a recent study aimed at shedding light on how ED manifests in young adolescents with ADHD, its relationship with different ADHD subtypes and comorbid conditions like Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and its impact on aggression, rule-breaking behavior, and social impairment.
How to Understand the Link Between ADHD and Sleep
ADHD and Sleep: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions worldwide, manifesting in various symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. However, an often overlooked aspect of ADHD is its strong correlation with sleep disorders, particularly the Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD). DSPD is a circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder that significantly affects the sleep patterns of 73-78% of individuals with ADHD. This connection between ADHD and sleep disorders opens up a new realm of understanding and managing ADHD.