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Spotting ADHD in Girls
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of What to Do When You’re Cranky and Blue In the United States from 2011 to 2013, 9.5 percent of children ages 4–17 were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). More specifically, for … Continue reading
Supporting Students with ADHD
By Tom McIntyre, Ph.D., author of The Survival Guide for Kids with Behavior Challenges Research shows that certain classroom characteristics promote success for students with ADHD. Predictability, structure, short working periods, a small teacher-to-pupil ratio, individualized instruction, an interesting curriculum, … Continue reading
Caring for the Caregiver
By Dr. Elizabeth Reeve (with Elizabeth Verdick) Your 13-year-old daughter just spent 45 minutes in the bathroom doing her hair while texting her friends in anticipation of her first big middle school dance. She’s focused on how she looks and … Continue reading
Posted in Learning Disabilities, Parenting
Tagged ASD, Asperger’s, autism, autism spectrum disorders, caregiver, caring for kids with autism, children with special needs, Free Spirit author, learning disabilities, learning disorders resources, mental health in children, self-care, special needs students
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Holiday Chaos! Preparing Children with Autism for the Disruptions of the Holidays
By Elizabeth Verdick and Elizabeth Reeve, M.D., authors of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents) Here come the holidays! If you’ve got a child who’s on the autism spectrum, life is about to get … Continue reading
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Tagged Asperger’s, autism, autism spectrum disorders, children with special needs, FSP author, holiday stress, holiday stress in kids, holidays, learning disabilities, learning disorders resources, mental health in children, special needs students
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