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How to Advocate in the Educational System

October 14, 2009

You want your child to get as much out of his or her school experience as possible.  Part of a successful outcome involves working with your child’s school.  Here are seven pages of suggestions on how to get the most out of your often-frustrating experiences communicating with teachers, school administrators and school-based service providers. This [...]

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The ADD/ADHD Child & School – Not Always a Good Match

October 14, 2009

Children, adolescents, and teens with ADD/ADHD usually need special help to thrive in an academic setting. While their intelligence may be high (which it often is), and their capabilities strong, they face many challenges that can negatively impact their success in school. The more you understand these issues, the better you can help. This article [...]

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Inappropriate Behaviors? Maybe Not. The Paradox of Coping Strategies

October 14, 2009

Sometimes, the child (or adult) with ADHD is criticized for inappropriate behavior, when the behavior is actually their way of coping.  This is an important distinction for teachers and parents to understand.  Before assuming that a child is being rude or undisciplined, ask them ‘why’ they are acting in a certain way.  Some behaviors seem [...]

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ADD and the Dysfunctional Family

October 9, 2009

Contrary to popular belief, a dysfunctional home does not cause ADD; although such an environment doesn’t help. We now know that having a child or spouse with ADD can cause, or at the least contribute to, a dysfunctional home. This article is available as part of our E-Book, Managing ADHD at Home

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Discipline Counts

October 9, 2009

Most Students WANT Rules & Consistency.

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Post-Secondary Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Legal Rights & Accommodations

September 16, 2009

Written by Susan Karyn Lasky MA SCAC and Harold Robert Meyer MBA SCAC Make sure your student benefits from the legal entitlements they deserve.  These seven pages explain the law, including how it pertains to college and graduate students, along with the major challenges faced by students with ADD/ADHD and many specific accommodations that may [...]

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