Summer camps are a nice way to create structure for children during the day. These programs also provide fun, active social and learning opportunities.

Unfortunately, many kids with ADHD require more external support, supervision, feedback and reinforcement in order to successfully manage their behaviors and navigate social situations. Specialized programs can provide that boost during the summer and allow kids with ADHD to have the same joyful summer camp opportunities.

The North Carolina Summer Program for Kids is a highly structured, fun and supportive summer day camp program for 7 to 13-year-olds with ADHD. Learn more about the NC Summer Program for Kids.

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Children who are exhibiting disruptive behaviors at young ages are at increased risk for further problems. Early interventions can help to improve outcomes and put the child on a better trajectory.

To get a better understanding about the most effective intervention for this age group, Dr. Alice Charach and her colleagues examined the medical literature for studies on interventions for children younger than 6 who had behavior disruptive enough to be referred for treatment, or a diagnosis of ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder or a conduct disorder.

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"I know one of the criteria for the hyperactive/impulsive type of ADHD includes 'runs and climbs excessively,' but as an adult this isn't really an issue. Can you explain how symptoms of hyperactivity may manifest differently in an adult?" --About.com reader

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Unfortunatel, adults and children with ADHD are often labeled as unmotivated, lazy, or even apathetic. These negative labels are unfair and hurtful. Instead of simple laziness or a lack of motivation, this "immobility" or "sluggishness" often reflects the impairments in executive function that can be associated with ADHD. Understanding these impairments is important in order to correct misperceptions about ADHD that tend to run rampant.

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