If caffeinated drinks like coffee are meant to give you boosts of energy then why is it recommended for kids with ADHD to calm them down?
In: Biology
The brain of a child with ADHD is looking for more stimulation than normal. So the child is constantly moving, distracted, etc. because it is trying to gain this extra stimulation from their environment. The “energy”(stimulant) in caffeine (or whatever stimulant they’re taking) feeds the brain’s need for more stimulation so now the brain is happy and fulfilled, reducing the need for the child to look for it in their environment thus being able to calm down and focus better.
Source: completing master’s in early childhood mental health
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