Archive for February 2012
The ADHD Circuit® (Article 10): When ADHD Children Have ADHD Parents
This week, I thought I would share an inspiring article from ADDitude Magazine. I am a big fan of ADDitude and was very touched by an article about a mother and daughter who overcame substance abuse and threats of suicide through a double ADHD diagnosis. They learned about ADHD together, and grew significantly from their…
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A few weeks ago, I received an email from Joe, whose son has ADHD and he wanted to know if I had any thoughts about managing social skills. This was my response… Dear Joe, You have a great question! First, I am a big proponent of teaching communication/interpersonal skills to ALL children/students, not just students with…
Read MoreThe ADHD Circuit® (Article 8): “EVERYTHING Is Wrong With My Kid!”
I must admit that I’ve become a little obsessed with researching the brain lately. I always considered myself a semi-expert in understanding how the brain works for learning, but I have never dug this deep into the biology before. At the same time, I am trying hard not to learn too much. I think that…
Read More“Smart Phones” vs Planners
Marcia, a teacher from Wisconsin using the SOAR® curriculum, recently asked us: I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a student who wants to use an e-planner, rather than a paper one? First, I believe that the only way an “e-planner” will be helpful for a student is if it is on a…
Read MoreThe ADHD Circuit® (Article 7): A Simple Learning Solution Hiding in Plain Sight
When I was in middle school, I began to notice problems with my reading. I was having trouble seeing the text in my textbooks. When I looked at a page, I saw a glare of light slithering between the text and reflecting back at me. It was distracting and painful…like seeing a camera flash in the…
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