Resources Tagged With: inattention

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Your Child Faces Challenges: What’s Your Journey? [video]

Do you have a child with a learning a disability or inattention challenges? Hear from parents who have “been there, done that.” This parent panel of strong child advocates share their story of how they worked long and hard to get their children with learning disabilities or inattention (ADHD) ready for college and beyond. Read more ›

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ADHD Treatment Beyond Medication

Written by Vivien Keil, PhD, Neuropsychologist and Clinical Director

/resourcelibrary/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Adhdmedication202.jpgWhat would a non-drug treatment plan for ADHD consist of? A good plan will vary based on the biggest challenges your child is facing. But even the best plan will only be as effective as its implementation. Read more ›

Does My Child Need ADHD Medication?

Written by Glen Elliott, PhD, MD

My son was recently diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He’s seven-years-old and often has trouble focusing in class. It seems like he’s getting in trouble every day, either for being disruptive or for distracting the other kids. Read more ›

Taming the Disorganized Child: 5 Steps to Get You Started

By Maria Deniston, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist and Jill Yochim, MA, Educational Specialist

James, a middle-schooler, comes home from a long day at school and looks forward to downtime playing video games.  After dinner, he searches for 15 minutes to find the scrap of paper where he wrote down his homework assignments, while his mother does the same, providing help that he does not appreciate. Read more ›

Your Distracted Young Learner

by Cindy Lopez, Director of Community Engagement

Is your child struggling with the same behavior challenges in school without making progress? Does he or she have ADHD-like symptoms? Read more ›

Fidgeting to Help Your Child

by Ali Boissevain, MS, OTR/L

For children with sensory challenges, simply saying, “Stop fidgeting!” or “Keep your hands to yourself” is unlikely to help. Your child needs movement. The question is: How can you allow your child to move and behave in a socially acceptable manner? Read more ›

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Helping Kids with ADHD Symptoms: More Tools for Focus, e.g., Planner [video]

A planner can make a big difference for a child with ADHD symptoms. Watch this video for tips on how to use this invaluable tool. Read more ›

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Helping Kids With ADHD Symptoms: Getting the Disorganized Backpack Organized [video]

Organization is key, especially for a child with ADHD symptoms. This video offers some helpful techniques for organizing your child’s catch-all backpack. Read more ›

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Helping Kids with ADHD Symptoms: Handling a Reading Assignment [video]

How can you help your child break a reading assignment into manageable tasks? Watch this video for guidance. Read more ›

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Helping Kids with ADHD Symptoms: Providing Tools for Focus [video]

This video explores how to create structure, such as a schedule or task list, to enable your child to focus. Read more ›

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