Getting the Most Out of Parent-Teacher Conferences
Having been in the field for over 16 years, helping children and parents with school related problems, and also having worked closely with teachers, I have learned a few things about parent-teacher conferences. Conference time is just around the corner, and for some it may already be here. These conferences should be seen as a rich opportunity to build understanding […]
Read More →Is it too late to get help for this school year?
About this time of year I frequently hear this concern raised. Unfortunately, it is often put another way, “Should we just forget about this year, and hope next year is better”. The parent will usually continue: “We have tried our best, we’ve talked to him (or her), we’ve encouraged him, we’ve pushed him as hard as we can, we’ve even […]
Read More →Prevalence of ADHD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder- “ADD” or ADHD- affects approximately nine percent (9%) of the children in the United States. It is one of the more prevalent, and most studied, of all childhood psychiatric disorders. A new study reports that only about a third of them are getting proper treatment. “There is a perception that ADHD is over diagnosed and over treated,” […]
Read More →“Back to School.…..Another Year of Problems for ADD Kids and their Parents?”
For many parents, the end of summer and return to school is a busy time and one of promise, high expectations and delight in watching their children grow. However, for some parents whose children may have, or are diagnosed with ADD, it is a return to disappointment, frustration, and constant struggle. School, for the child with ADD, is an experience […]
Read More →Teenagers and ADHD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactiity Disorder is behind lots of problems for those who struggle with it, as well as for their parents and families. For most of these individuals, and their uninformed parents, they can lose sight of the fact that these problems are caused by the disorder, and not an indication of their true personality, desires, or abilities. In fact, most individuals […]
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