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Everything You Need to Know About the Special Ed Process in New York

November 19, 2009

A Guide to Special Education in New York State.

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Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities

November 14, 2009

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The Children Left Behind

November 13, 2009

Bottom line: Public schools don’t deal well with AD/HD students. So what’s a parent to do? The answer may be a long time coming. by Maria Hess Published May 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM Children like Braden Mooney, who have mild forms of AD/HD, are at risk of falling through the cracks of the public [...]

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How to Have Better Teacher Meetings

November 8, 2009

Winter Check-Up for Students with ADHD: Better Teacher Meetings Adapted from an ADDitude Magazine Article If you have not done so lately, it’s time to make another appointment with the teacher of your child with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD). Don’t wait for a parent/teacher conference; not only are they infrequent, but the teacher’s attention [...]

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Finding the Right School for Your Child With ADHD

November 3, 2009

Essential questions for parents who are choosing the right learning environment for a child with ADHD or learning disabilities. by Nicole Sprinkle/ADDitude Magazine It’s virtually impossible to know if your child will do better in a regular classroom or a special-needs class until he’s tried both. If your child has been diagnosed with attention deficit [...]

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How to Make the School System Work for Your Child by Harold R. Meyer

October 30, 2009

Hear this audio presentation to learn how to make the school system work for you child

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I’m A Victim, So the Rules Don’t Apply to Me

October 29, 2009

How to Stop “Victim Thinking” in Kids by James Lehman, MSW Whenever an adolescent doesn’t want to take responsibility, it’s very likely they’ll present themselves as a victim. When your child says, “You don’t understand me,” that’s playing the victim, because what they’re really saying is, “I’m a victim of your misunderstanding.” When they say, “My [...]

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What Should You Consider Success in School

October 29, 2009

Many children with AD/HD are very bright.  Many parents of children with AD/HD are extremely frustrated (and worried) by the child’s school performance. Many adults with AD/HD, even if successful, feel less than capable due to poor grades when in school. So we ask, what should be considered success in school?  There are four issues [...]

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School Check-In

October 28, 2009

If you have not done so lately, it is time to make another appointment with your child’s school. Don’t wait for Parent/Teacher Conference days; not only are they infrequent, but the teacher’s attention is split between parents. Have a specific, but brief, agenda. Check on how your child is doing, in terms of behavior, interest and [...]

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Treatment of Children with Mental Illness | NIMH

October 28, 2009

Frequently asked questions about the treatment of mental illness in children Research shows that half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14! Scientists are discovering that changes in the body leading to mental illness may start much earlier, before any symptoms appear. Through greater understanding of when and how fast specific [...]

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