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118- Assessing Your Child's ADHD Medication Treatment as the School Year Begins
Last year's treatment plan may not provide the coverage your child needs for this school year. David Rabiner, Ph.D., explains how to assess the plan, adjust accordingly, and involve teachers in monit…
Published on 10 years, 2 months ago
117- Your Legal Rights at School: Get the IEP or 504 Plan Your Child Is Entitled To
Special education attorney Matt Cohen, Esq., interprets the "legal speak" of evaluations, IEPs, and 504 Plans, and equips parents to secure the accommodations and services their child is entitled to …
Published on 10 years, 3 months ago
116- How to Stop Hovering: Teaching ADHD Preteens Independence
Parents of ADHD and LD children are used to going the extra mile. In middle school, however, you need to start empowering your preteen to plan, organize, and manage her own time. Peg Dawson, Ed.D., e…
Published on 10 years, 3 months ago
115- IEP/504 Plan Back-to-School Checkup
Susan Yellin, Esq., discusses how to make adjustments to your child's accommodations as the school year begins, ensure that this year's teacher will follow the plan, and how to switch from a 504 Plan…
Published on 10 years, 3 months ago
114- Are You Sure, Doc? ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Mistakes Doctors Make
ADHD is frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety, bipolar, OCD, depression, or a sleep disorder, and doctors may not know how to fine-tune medication. William Dodson, M.D., offers guidance for ensuring the…
Published on 10 years, 3 months ago
113- Brain Training: Neurofeedback and Cognitive Training for ADHD
Naomi Steiner, M.D., explains the science behind neurofeedback (NF) and cognitive training (CT), and how computer-based brain training can help children with ADHD and Executive Function Disorder.
Published on 10 years, 4 months ago
112- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and ADHD in Children
Is your child irritated by tags and seams in clothing, car alarms, pungent smells? Carol Kranowitz, M.A., explains the hallmarks of sensory processing disorder (SPD), why it often travels with ADHD, …
Published on 10 years, 4 months ago
111- Healing the ADD Brain: Treatment Options That Work
There's no one-size-fits-all approach for treating ADHD. Daniel G. Amen, M.D., explains a range of interventions, including medication, supplements, diet/exercise, neurofeedback, focused breathing, p…
Published on 10 years, 4 months ago
110- Summer Learning Strategies That Won't Overwhelm ADHD Kids
Every parent of an ADHD child worries about academic backsliding over the summer, but also wants to let their kid rest and rejuvenate away from the stress of school. Jodi Sleeper-Triplett helps us fi…
Published on 10 years, 4 months ago
109- Decluttering Made Easy for ADHD Adults and Kids
Tired of living and working amidst clutter? Professional organizer Susan C. Pinsky shares simple steps for eliminating excess, then outlines systems that will help you keep your life clutter-free.
Published on 10 years, 5 months ago