The ADD/ADHD Child & School – Not Always a Good Match
Children with AD/HD are often very bright but may not be able to thrive in school because their learning environment may negatively impact their success in school.
Education
Strategies for ADHD: How Counselors Help Today’s Students Succeed
August 09, 2017 by Counseling@NYU Staff Strategies for ADHD: How Counselors Help Today’s Students Succeed More than 6 million children between the ages of 4 and 17 had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as of 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention External link . It’s a complicated disorder with a long history. In … Read more
School Check Up
If you have not done so lately, it is time to make another appointment with your child’s school to check up on your child’s progress.
Más de 105 Sugerencias para Que Los Maestros – en Español
Written by Susan Karyn Lasky, MA, SCAC with Harold Robert Meyer, MBA, SCAC MÃS DE 100 SUGERENCIAS PARA QUE LOS MAESTROS TENGAN ÉXITO DE LOS NIÑOS CON EL TRASTORNO POR DÉFICIT DE LA ATENCIÓN CON HIPERACTIVIDAD * Existen muchas razones por las que un niño se comporta en forma disruptiva o no presta atención en … Read more
How to Advocate in the Educational System
Suggestions for communicating with your child’s teachers and school administrators to ensure that your child gets the most out of his or her educational experience.
Guide to Quality IEP Development and Implementation
Through this guide the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is defined, and thoroughly explains how the IEP is developed and implemented in New York State.
Tests and Measurements for the Parent, Teacher, Advocate, Attorney
by Peter W. D. Wright, Esq. and Pamela Darr Wright, M.A., M.S.W. “If something exists, it exists in some amount. If it exists in some amount, then it is capable of being measured.” – Rene Descartes, Principles of Philosophy, 1644  Introduction Most parents of special needs children know that they must understand the law and … Read more
Why do College Students Misuse ADHD Medication?
New findings in why college students abuse ADHD medication.
Do 504 Plans Help Students with ADHD?
Information on the 504 Plans based on parents, professionals, and educators feedback.
Classroom Accommodations and Strategies – Yamalis Diaz, PhD – Audio
Listen to the audio presentation, and read the accompanying slides to learn about classroom accommodations and strategies for your ADD/ADHD diagnosed child.