Creative Success Depends on Long View
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Fueling The GPS
We in the world of ADHD professionals talk often about the importance of an early diagnosis so that treatment can begin and allow strategy development for impairments to success.
That makes sense. Knowing the diagnosis allows the child to [...]
Erasing Anxiety as Transition Looms
The approach of August brings with it the overwhelming and anxiety producing thoughts of the start of school for many diagnosed with ADHD.
The symptoms of ADHD do not allow many times a user friendly environment for them. What can you do as [...]
The Law’s Reinforcement Of Parental Advocacy
An amazing decision has been made as of June 13, 2013!
Our kids with special needs are supported in schools with IEP’s, individual education plans.
They are regulated by federal law, mandating minimally annual meetings with school personnel [...]
The Icon Of Positivity
I recently attended the graduation at my son’s school in Conshocken, Pa.
It is called AIM Academy and is a school for learning differences. Although my son was not graduating, I went to hear Dr. Ned Hallowell, a child psychiatrist and expert [...]
Commitment At Birth
We parents, bring our kids into this world to love, protect, clothe, feed, guide, and teach them.
We who have kids with ADHD quickly learn another verb that must be added: Advocate! We know our kid better than the world. We know how his impairments [...]
Parents: The True Force Behind Successful Advocacy
Should we parents be overruled by teachers and physicians when it comes to our kids’ academic achievement and self-esteem?
I say no! We know our kids better than anyone, and therefore are in the right and best position to advocate for [...]
A Journey Of Discovery: Fact Or Fiction?
I watched a very troubling show last night.
It was about the journey of discovery as to who was responsible for consistent injuries to a five year old girl. Initially it was thought to be the result of an angry nanny. All too soon, it was clear [...]
Being Aware Of The Advocate
Below is a humorous poem about IEP’s, individual education plans:
Do you like these IEPs?
I do not like these IEP’s
I do not like them, Jeeze Louise
We test, we check
We plan, we meet
But nothing ever seems complete.
Would you, could [...]
An Attempt To Wear The Shoes
As a coach and parent of children with ADHD, I sometimes struggle with understanding how they really feel.
Using supportive measures to help the client with stated goals is part of what we do as ADHD coaches. But let’s face it, when you [...]
Invisible Impairments of ADHD
We have traveled a distance along this journey of ADHD.
Many more people are diagnosed and treated. So many parents of diagnosed kids are now being diagnosed as they learn about the genetic nature of ADHD and realize that they, too, have always [...]
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