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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 Teens

October 5, 2010

Download the pdf ADHD and Teens:  Information for Teens

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A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Teen Years

April 21, 2010

A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Teen Years You’ve lived through 2 AM feedings, toddler temper tantrums, and the back-to-school blues. So why is the word “teenager” causing you so much anxiety? When you consider that the teen years are a period of intense growth, not only physically but morally and intellectually, it’s understandable that [...]

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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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Making the 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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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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