-bam! Body, Mind And Child - Preparing Your Child's Body And Mind For Life!

There are reports that ADHD in children is on the rise. But are we seeing a growing epidemic of ADHD or simply an increase in labeling children with the affliction? Our guests give us some insight into what is transpiring and offer specific tips for teaching children thought to have ADHD. Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. is author of The Myth of the A.D.D. Child. Richard Lougy oversaw mental health services for Head Start and Early Head Start programs before retiring in 2007. He now runs a private practice specializing in ADHD and related disorders and has co-authored three books on ADHD. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. has over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education and is the Executive Educational Director over three childcare campuses.