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158- Fight the Fizzle: How to Maintain Academic Motivation for Children with ADHD and LD
Does your child begin the school year enthusiastically—only to say he "hates school" two weeks later? Ann Dolin, M.Ed., discusses why motivation tapers off and how to end this cycle by increasing res…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
157- How to Fight for Your ADHD Child's Rights—and Happiness
Do you know your child's legal rights at school and how to secure them? How to get the doctor to address your child's challenges? Penny Williams shares real-life advice that will transform you into a…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
156- Ready, Set, Work: Help ADHD Students Fight Procrastination and Get to Work
For many students with ADHD, the first step is the hardest. As Cindy Goldrich explains, the trick is often feeling ready—emotionally, physically, and mentally—to begin. She shares practical strategie…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
155- "My Child Is Being Bullied at School. What Do I Do?"
Learning that your child is a victim of bullying is heartbreaking. These children often suffer depressed self-esteem and academic performance, and dread going to school. Michele Borba, Ed.D., provide…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
154- How to Start (and End) the School Year Organized
ADHD often brings serious executive function challenges that impact school performance. Susan Lasky, M.A., shares organizing systems and tools students can use to declutter their backpacks, turn in a…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
153- Preventing the Summer Slide: Parent Strategies for Year-Round Learning
During the summer months, children with ADHD and LD can lose academic skills and forget facts—a frustrating step backward for kids who work hard all year long. Ann Dolin, M.E., shares fun, hands-on w…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
152- What Neuroscience Reveals About the ADHD Brain
Joel Nigg, Ph.D., presents the current neuroscience of the ADHD brain, including how the brain pays attention and processes information, why kids can focus on a video game but not a lecture, why stim…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
151- Bipolar Disorder Looks a Lot Like ADHD: Detecting and Treating a Misunderstood Condition
Roughly 20 percent of people with ADHD also suffer from Bipolar Disorder, but bipolar is often misdiagnosed or missed entirely. Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., discusses symptoms of the disorders that over…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
150- Emotions and ADHD: What Clinicians Need to Know for Accurate Diagnosis
Few clinicians understand the powerful emotional component of ADHD. William Dodson, M.D., explains how to distinguish ADHD emotional shifts and rejection sensitive dysphoria from bipolar and depressi…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
149- ADHD Medication Management: How to Use and Adjust Stimulants Safely
William Dodson, M.D., shares ADHD medication treatment guidelines for clinicians. Learn about the different stimulant formulations, how to optimize the dose while minimizing side effects, and which A…
Published on 9 years, 5 months ago