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When Undefined Expectations and ADHD Collide: Our Lost Summer
[Editor's Note: From now on I am going to refer to Luke by a nickname: Ricochet. This nickname was given to him by his soccer coach about 15 minutes into the first practice when he was 5 years old, before ...
The Busy Box: How to Teach Productive Waiting
I literally tell my kids to go to the busy box and wait for me. It reduces yelling (by me). WHAT: THE "BUSY BOX" DOES: prevents arguments and frustration (for 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...
Tips for Teachers From a Child with ADHD’s Perspective
I recently received my K-6 teaching license, and I have been observing in classrooms and applying for teaching jobs. I've been thinking a lot about the kind of More...
My Growing Up Chart: Finally, a behavior chart that might work for a kid with ADHD
Most ADHD experts and physicians will tell you, the moment your child is diagnosed with ADHD, to start using a behavioral reward system of some sort. There's the 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...
Texting With Your Kids: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
A few years ago, I started noticing a disturbing trend in the clients who came into my office. Frustrated kids, parents and spouses would bring their cell More...
