New research is finding that children and teenagers with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) may have been experiencing a harder time than others stemming from challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Child Neurology Consultants’ board-certified pediatric neurologist Dr. Michael Reardon recently contributed to an article on the subject for Verywell Mind. Examples of pandemic-related stresses
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Dr. Karnik Explores Link Between Autism and Anxiety for Healthline
Autism and anxiety can appear to be very similar conditions, but they are not one and the same. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder, while anxiety is a mental health condition. To make it a bit more confusing though, they do often go hand-in-hand, as those living with autism can be
Read MoreStress, Screen Time Likely Causes for Surge in Kids’ Headaches
A recent report says that hospital ERs have seen a big increase in the number of kids and teens reporting headaches. What is causing the increase? And is there anything kids (and parents) can do to prevent them? Dr. Lindsay Elton, pediatric neurologist who specializes in headaches/migraines, says she is not surprised by the report.
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