Benjamin Troy MD

Anxiety can be a useful tool in moderation; but in excess, it’s a burden and can be debilitating. It’s one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children and adolescents, and can take many forms or even be misdiagnosed as a behavior problem. There are several means of managing anxiety, both therapeutically and through lifestyle modifications.

The gap between the written word and comprehension can feel especially wide for individuals with ADHD. For many people with ADHD, reading can feel like trying to navigate a tangled maze. Difficulties with focus, concentration, and processing can affect reading comprehension and enjoyment, but reading with ADHD doesn’t have to be a struggle.

The idea of neurodiversity suggests that all brains are simply different, and that having a variety of neurotypes benefits humanity as a whole.

Highly sensitive children are keenly aware of themselves and their environments. High sensitivity isn’t a diagnosis and therefore cannot be treated; instead, parents can benefit from understanding their highly sensitive children and learning ways to communicate and support them more effectively.