Archive for ADHD School Strategies
Long Term Stimulant Use Improves School Grades
Posted by: | CommentsWhen kids or teens are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, doctors generally recommend medication to help to control the symptoms.The most commonly used medications include the stimulant medications – namely medicines like: Concerta, Adderall, Adderall XR, Vyvanse, Metadate CD, Ritalin LA, Methylphenidate, Dextroamphetamine, and others.
Back to School with ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsThe end of the summer presents unique challenges for parents of kids and teens with ADHD – as they work to get their kids back into the routine for school.
We all want our kids to start off the year right, and to do the best that they can do this year at school.
ADHD: Teacher Horror Stories
Posted by: | CommentsWe just posted an article to this blog about good communication strategies for parents to use with their child’s teacher.
We’d love to hear from you, as well as other readers from our online community.
Great Teachers for ADD?
Posted by: | CommentsWe just posted an article to this blog about good communication strategies for parents to use with their child’s teacher.
We’d love to hear from you, as well as other readers from our online community.
ADHD in School: Parent Teacher Communication
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the cornerstones of ADD/ADHD treatment is strategies which help at school. Academic challenges are one of the main reasons that people are referred for assessment and treatment of ADD/ADHD.
Treatment of ADD/ADHD needs to be ‘multimodal’ – i.e. more than just medication! We need counseling, strategies, as well as parenting strategies and school strategies.
Software That Helps With Learning
Posted by: | CommentsOften technology can help kids in school to learn effectively. This technology can be helpful for kids, teens or adults with ADD/ADHD – and it is particularly helpful when there is a co-existing learning disability – like dyslexia or any other LD.
ADHD in Families
Posted by: | CommentsWhen one member of a family has ADD or ADHD, it can have a big impact on ALL members of the family.
And, we know that ADHD is about 80% genetic, so often when one person has ADHD, one or more of the other family members actually have ADHD.
ADHD Family Summit
Posted by: | CommentsI’m pleased to let you know about a great opportunity to learn more about ADHD and specific strategies that can help you with ADHD in your family.
Introducing the ADHD Family Summit. This is a Teleseminar (teleclass) series that will be starting on May 4, 2009, and going every Monday night and Wednesday night for several weeks. It is being hosted by Rory Stern, PsyD. He has a number of top notch experts in ADHD and issues that affect your family who have agreed to share their expertise with you – for FREE.
ADHD The Good News – Back To School Edition
Posted by: | CommentsI have recently been fortunate enough to be the guest on a talk radio series on ADD and ADHD, called ADHD The Good News (click there to listen to the previous episodes).
Back to School for Kids with ADHD: 8 Tips To Do It Successfully
Posted by: | CommentsBy: Dr. Kenny Handelman
Child Psychiatrist and Expert in ADD/ADHD
To download a copy of this free report, just click here: ADHD Back To School Tips
