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ADHD and Adolescence: A Formula for Risk and Vulnerability ADHD sometimes interferes with the development of self-discipline and emotional control, which are important skills for teenagers. This article explains the risks that teens who struggle with ADHD are facing and stresses the importance of accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. By Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. for Schwab Learning.
It is estimated that 40% to 60% of people who are affected by ADHD are also affected by a secondary disorder such as a learning disability, anxiety or depression. This article describes the various conditions that often accompany ADHD and how they are treated. By Kristen Stanberry for Schwab Learning.
Adult ADHD: Evaluation and Treatment in Family Medicine By H. Russell Searight, John M. Burke and Fred Rottnek; Family Medicine of St. Louis Residency Program. From American Family Physician.
How Assistive Technology helps students with learning disabilities and how to select the right tools for your child. From Schwab Learning.
Attention Deficit in Adults: It Rarely Travels Alone (Comorbidity) By Glenn Byrnes, Ph.D., M.D. and Carol Watkins, M.D. From Northern County Psychiatric Associates.
Attention Deficits: What Teachers Should Know Over 100 suggestions for teachers of students who have attention difficulties, learning differences and disabilities. It makes interesting reading for the parents of these students too. From the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Online web site.
Barkley: ADHD Theory, Diagnosis, Treatment - Lecture Summary Dr. Russell Barkley, a leading expert on the subject of ADHD, has written 14 books and more than 150 articles related to the nature, assessment and treatment of ADHD. This article is a summary of a lecture given by Dr. Barkley in which he explains his theories on ADHD, his reservations about the diagnosis of ADHD and the various resources that can help individuals who are affected by ADHD. The article also contains a link to the full text of his lecture. By Diana Moore for Schwab Learning.
Behavior Management - Getting to the Bottom of Social Skills Defects Strategies that are used to overcome skill and performance based social skills deficits. By Judith Osgood Smith. From LD Online.
Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPDs) The facts behind auditory processing disorders. How auditory processing disorders are identified and treated. By Judith W. Paton. From LD Online.
The ability to communicate with others is an important skill. But some individuals with learning difficulties very often have trouble expressing themselves. This article describes how expressive language weaknesses affect young people. By Mel Levine, Ph.D. for All Kinds of Minds.
A short biography of the Harvard University Psychologist who developed the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. From Project Zero.
This essay by a Connecticut high school student with ADHD is a first-hand account of what it's like to be a student with learning difficulties. By Brian P.
Intelligence: There's More Than One Way of Being Smart An overview of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Maureen T. Mulroy, Ph.D. From University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System.
Legal Requirements for Transition Components of the IEP Starting at age sixteen, special education students may be eligible for services to assist making the transition from school to the student's post-school future. This article describes the process that schools use to determine the appropriate transition services for a student and explores important transition issues such as self-advocacy and confidentiality. By Barbara D. Bateman for Wrightslaw.
Managing ADHD with Medication - An Overview Progress has been made since the days when Ritalin was the only medication for the treatment of ADHD. This article describes the many types of ADHD medications that are now available, how they work and the choices they offer. By Annie Stuart for Schwab Learning.
Multiple Intelligences: A Theory for Everyone How Howard Gardner's approach to intelligence can be used by parents and schools to understand how children learn. From Education World.
Parent Coaching for Children with ADHD and Learning Disabilities This article describes a coaching system for young people with special needs, with parents acting as guides for their children's behavior, both at home and in the "real world". By Steven Richfield Kathleen for Schwab Learning.
The Relationship Between ADHD and Self-Control Why do people with ADHD have trouble paying attention in certain situations but not in other situations? According to Dr. Sam Goldstein, the answer is related to self-control. From the Schwab Learning web site.
Successful People with LD and ADHD Many famous people have learning disabilities and attention problems. They may have struggled to get where they are today, but their difficulties didn't prevent them from achieving success. From SchwabLearning.org
10 Tips for Families Dealing with ADHD Families affected by ADHD need more than just 10 tips in order to properly deal with the challenges they face. But these 10 tips are worth considering. From ACN Online.
Top 10 Signs That You're Going to have a Bad IEP Meeting Your Child Might Have an IEP... if... To parents of special education students, disagreements with school administrators over their child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be a tremendously frustrating experience. A little humor can make it easier to deal with. From the Mothers From Hell 2 web site.
Some studies estimate that at least six times as many boys as girls are referred to clinics for diagnosis of ADHD. But other studies suggest that the actual ratio of boys to girls with ADHD is three to one. Is ADHD a boy's disorder? Or does it affect girls differently? This article explores the differences in girls with ADHD. By Kristin Stanberry for Schwab Learning.
When Fingers Do The Working: Fine Motor and Graphomotor Facility or Futility This article explains why people who excel in activities that require strong fine motor skills (such as video games) can also have great difficulty with handwriting and written expression. By Dr. Mel Levine for All Kinds of Minds.
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