The effects of ADHD/ADD can be difficult to manage, both at home and in the classroom. Dr. Selznick brings his unique perspective to the discussion, and covers specific cases that illustrate the impact of ADHD and ADD – and how you can help.
Here’s our most popular ADHD/ADD blog post:
Giving the ADHD Kid Some Extra Time
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If you have followed this blog a while, you know there are emerging themes that reoccur. One of the big ones that I find myself continually beating the drum over is pushing back on “the diagnosis” (typically “ADHD” or “ADD”) […]
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Synonyms for “nonchalance:” apathy, complacence indifference, unconcern, torpor Antonyms for “nonchalance:” concerned, interested, motivated A parent came to talk to me about her 13 year old son, Aaron. Previously “diagnosed” with ADHD of the inattentive variety, various stimulant medications have […]
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Lots of parents come to me to talk about their children who are “meltdowny” (a word I made up). To explain these “meltdowny” types, let’s look at the story of five-year-old Jared. Prone to having meltdowns when he does not […]
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When a children have a learning disability like dyslexia, typically this impacts their reading fluency, spelling and writing. For those who have been “diagnosed” as ADHD/ADD their central features are distractability, inattentiveness and impulsivity. Quite often children have combined features […]
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Recently, we talked about the mythologies associated with the 504 Plan, trying to put some of these to rest (https://shutdownlearner.com/504-you/) This week we extend the discussion by talking about the realities of accommodations and modifications. Keep in mind the overriding […]