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The Other Side of the Table
Before becoming a parent, I was a teacher and administrator for many years. During that time I taught everything from kindergarten to fifth grade. I worked with various socioeconomic levels and students of various needs, abilities and disabilities. I taught …
Homeschooling & ADHD/Other Special Needs : What Type of Homeschooling Works Best?
If you’re reading this you’re either curious about homeschooling because you think it will help your child, actively homeschooling and looking for tips, or Googling in desperation because More...
Homeschooling your child with ADHD or other special needs: myths and realities
Compared to many people, I haven’t been homeschooling very long. J, my 10-year old with ADHD, learning disabilities, audio processing difficulties, developmental delays, poor short term memory, and More...
ADHD medication provides clarity like eyeglasses
Your child comes home from school one day and explains that he can no longer see what his teacher is writing on the board. You immediately make an More...
New Support for Parents of Children with ADHD Available in Free Care Package
Mothers of children with ADHD are often stressed-out, overwhelmed, overworked, tired and under-nurtured for good reason. The National Institute of Mental Health identifies a host of disorders that More...
How disabled is disabled enough?
I have been physically disabled since I was born. Those friends that are reading this and have known me my whole life might say, "whaaa?". I sure didn't More...
A chance for kids with ADHD and LDs to experience sameness!
This sign is posted by the road as you drive into Camp SOAR. Brought a tear to my eyes. Have you ever wished that your special needs child could More...
What a difference the {right} teacher makes.
It's no secret this has been the worst school year for Luke. The worst. Nope, I take that back. The second worst. I think Kindergarten still holds the More...
GIVEAWAY: Telephones That Tackle Reading and Social Skills
WHY: Sigh...studies show about HALF of children with ADHD present with a reading disability. Click here for full Pediatrics article WHAT: Whisperphone Duet DOES: choral reading is engaging and helps you remember what you've read; helps you More...
Fast Kids Need Fast Pencils: A Simple New Year’s Resolution
Smoother writing means faster writing (and drawing) and less tired hands WHAT: Bazic Pencils #2B DOES: Let's you write more smoothly, less tiring to your hand, good for drawing too INVEST: $4- $5 for More...
