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How to Select a Professional to Work with You and/or Your Child

December 5, 2011

If you or your child has, or suspect you have, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD or ADHD), you will most likely consult with a specialist or professional at some time, whether for diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, or remediation. You may decide to have a formal evaluation for ADD/ADHD that may also include testing for learning disabilities and/or [...]

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

April 19, 2011
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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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Managing ADHD at Home and at School

September 2, 2010

Now Available! Just a click away! Written by Harold Robert Meyer, MBA, SCAC and Susan Karyn Lasky, MA, SCAC 79 Pages of Practical Advice & Strategies Nurturing Self Esteem in Children We may get annoyed with our children, but we love them. Unfortunately, they may not really love themselves. Years of criticism, however well intentioned, [...]

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Making the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities

November 14, 2009

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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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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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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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