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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 ADD/ADHD are very bright, and their parents are often extremely frustrated (and worried) by the child’s school performance. Many adults with ADHD, 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 to consider…  [...]

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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. This article is available as part of our E-Book, Managing ADHD at School

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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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Classroom and Education Management

October 16, 2009

Written by Harold Robert Meyer, MBA, SCAC and Susan Karyn Lasky, MA, SCAC Management of children with ADHD is critical; it means providing the right structure, environment, behavior modifications and, in the classroom, appropriate teaching strategies. Without these, the child with ADD is truly learning disabled, in that he or she is not available for [...]

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School-Based Management of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: 105 Tips for Teachers

October 16, 2009

Is the Problem Really ADHD? There are many reasons why a child is disruptive or inattentive in class.  However, many children who exhibit these behaviors have a form of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. (ADD/ADHD). ADHD is difficult to diagnose definitively. It is a highly hereditary neurobiological problem characterized by behavioral difficulties that may vary in intensity.  Environment, [...]

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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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School Check Up

October 12, 2009

If you have not done so lately, it is time to make another appointment with your child’s school.

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Listen to Your Child

October 12, 2009

Sometimes children say things that could have an impact on their school performance. These clues are easy to miss. Here are some examples: Eye/Ear Coordination? Your child complains that his teacher thinks he wasn’t paying attention in class because he wasn’t looking at her when she was speaking. You explain that people like to know [...]

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