ADHD Support
It’s 8 am. The kids are pulling in to school after a long break. Mrs. S. enters the main office to ask, calmly but assertively, to speak to the Principal. He greets her with confusion and concern. Mrs. S. reports that she needs to talk with her son’s Social Studies teacher, NOW! She has prepared … Read more
There seems to be an explosion of new apps being developed for computers, tablets and smartphones each day. While it can seem overwhelming, some of these apps are worth learning about. And the best part is that most of them are free or very inexpensive. For those still unfamiliar with what an “app” is, think … Read more
The ADHD Awareness Book Project: 365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD is a collaborative book, aimed at providing a unique one-of-a-kind resource for people with ADHD and increasing the awareness of ADHD worldwide. More than 80 co-authors and ADHD experts such as Cindy Goldrich have come together to share their best tips and strategies to … Read more
Hot topic of the week: “ Why doesn’t my child’s teacher ‘get it?’ ” “Why doesn’t she understand how ADHD really impacts my child – that he is not lazy, unmotivated, nor intentionally manipulative?” I know this opens up a whole set of emotions for many parents out there, so before I go any further, … Read more
In my previous article, What makes sleep so difficult for kids with ADHD, I explored the difficulties that children and adolescents may have in falling asleep. As I had mentioned, research shows that between 25 and 50% of people with ADHD have clinically reported sleep difficulties. These can be attributed to biology, stimulant medication side … Read more
504 Accommodations for ADHD In 2008, Congress amended the Americans with Disabilities Act, significantly broadening the definition of disability, beginning in 2009. That change impacted the definition of disability under Section 504, one of two statutes from which children receive special education services in school, (the other being The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or … Read more
[Written for Long Island Parent Feb/March 2011] The second quarter marking period is over and your child’s grades have taken a turn for the worse. It’s time to regroup and evaluate where the school year is headed if no changes are made. You are both feeling frustrated and anxious about the months to come. You’ve … Read more
The Pomodoro Technique (“Pomodoro” is Italian for “Tomato”). Make the most use of the time you spend on working and deepen your concentration and productivity using this effective technique! Essentially; it is a way of breaking your work time into “Pomodoros” (“units of time” such as 25 minutes). When you set out to do your … Read more
Originally appeared in NY Parenting Magazine, January 2011 Do you feel as if your day never ends and you are constantly on alert? Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not easy for the child with ADHD, the siblings, or the parents. The environment that surrounds the family of a child with ADHD is … Read more
So your child has just been diagnosed with ADHD. What does that mean?? Let’s just cover a few of the basic facts and try to help you put things in perspective. ADHD affects approximately 9.5% of the school age population (CDC). You are probably aware by now that the hallmark traits of ADHD are Distractibility … Read more
You’ve just been told that you have ADHD – but what does THAT mean?? And how are they so sure? And now what? First off, relax – you are no different today than you were in the past. You are not sick, you have no disease, and you are NOT contagious. It simply means that … Read more
This article originally appeared as Get it Together! Tips to conquer your child’s organizational problems in LONG ISLAND SPECIAL CHILD, Fall/Winter 2010/11 Have you ever noticed that staying organized — or getting started on a project and seeing it through to completion — are all in a day’s work for some people, but for others, … Read more
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