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CHADD of New York is proud to present: Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D. February 8th, 2012

February 1, 2012

CHADD of New York is proud to present: Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D. February 8th, 2012 In this presentation, Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, , a child and adult psychiatrist, founder of the Hallowell Centers in Sudbury and NYC and leading authority in the field of ADHD will focus on his strength-based approach to ADHD presented in his New [...]

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Extended time improves reading comprehension test scores for adolescents with ADHD

November 7, 2011

OJP.RdgArticle.2011Open Journal of Psychiatry, 2011, 1, 79-87   OJPsych doi:10.4236/jsemat.2011.13014 Published Online October 2011 CLICK here to read the complete Article Given the findings of this study, it would seem advisable forclinicians assessing individuals with ADHD to inquire directly about whether they are able to complete tests involving reading comprehension within the time usually allowed. If [...]

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ADHD Executive Function And School Success

October 6, 2011

ADHD, EXECUTIVE FUNCTION AND SCHOOL SUCCESS       Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                        (updated in 2011)   Five years ago, most parents and teachers of students with ADHD didn’t have a clue that a child’s academic success was contingent upon strong executive skills. However, today’s savvy parents and educators realize that deficits in critical cognitive [...]

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ADHD and Emotional Regulation Video by Dr. Russell A. Barkley

August 29, 2011

Dr Russell Barkley, Ph.D giving a lecture on ADHD at The Centre for ADHD/ADD Advocacy Canada (CADDAC Dr. Barkley’s website can be found at: http://www.russellbarkley.org/ Books and videos by Dr. Barkley:  CLICK HERE  

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ADHD And the Role of The Educational Therapist

June 8, 2011

CHADD NYC Audio Presentation – June 2011   Susan Micari, MS, Ed. Board Certified Educational Therapist 365 West End Avenue, suite 101 New York, NY 10024 susan.micari@gmail.com www.susanmicari.com Board of Directors The Association of Educational Therapists

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Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D. on ADHD

April 19, 2011
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Learning disabilities and ADHD. (Written for kids)

April 11, 2011

Learning disabilities and ADHD Learning disabilities affect how you understand, remember, and respond to new information. They can cause problems in several areas, including speaking, reading, writing, and doing math. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a learning disability, but it definitely can affect a person’s ability to learn. And if you have ADHD, [...]

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It’s Almost Tax Time – Getting Your Financial Records in Order.

March 28, 2011

Personal income tax is due in about 2 weeks!  Many people with ADHD – and without – have difficulty getting their financial records ready in time to make this deadline.  Be realistic.  If you see that you are unlikely to have your taxes ready to mail by April 15th (April 18th for 2011) , file for an extension now, to avoid penalties for late [...]

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The Most Efficient Way to Respond to Your Emails

February 2, 2011

Responding to Emails:                                                                                                               (By Harold R. Meyer and Susan K. Lasky) Read the email carefully.  Decide how much time you will need to reply, then set a timer to keep track of the amount of time you spent responding to this email. Highlight questions that require an answer (hit ‘Reply’ then you can highlight, underline or list them separately). Reply as [...]

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ADDing in the Love

May 13, 2010

Presented by Kate Kelly When ADD is a third party in your love life, it can create chaos. Often, in the day to day struggle to manage life with ADD, the love that brought a couple together gets buried under the messes and piles, not to mention all those fires that continually need putting out. [...]

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