Children with ADHD

There is a perplexing state of affairs in today's society, there lies a strong correlation between the affluence of a society and the amount of disease that is present. There is also another correlation that troubles many a people and that is with affluence comes disease at an Earlier age. Working with children and the parents of these children I often get asked the question, 'Why are Children with ADHD on the increase?' The answer as you shall find is one that is both interesting and challenging. Children of today are really no more different from the children of yesterday in terms of genetic makeup. However, if you examine the issue more closely you will tend to find that many children today have been given labels. For example, 'Oh, those are children with ADHD' or 'Those are the children who can't sit still.' Or 'That is the kid that always gets into trouble.' These labels are not only destructive but also become a self fulfilling prophecy as it is repeated adnauseum. So as a 21st century parent or a parent with a child with ADHD or a parent with children with ADHD, what knowledge framework do you need to equip yourself with to ensure your children live out their true potential? Here is a quick reference list for thinking about ADHD