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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Last week we talked about 504 Plans and ADHD/ADD diagnosis (504 Plans & the Pie Chart). 504 Plans in the schools are (theoretically) for disabled children with the intent of “leveling the playing field” for the child with a handicap. The […]
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Accommodations in school are typically formalized in what is called a 504 Plan. 504 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) grew out of ADA (Americans with Disability Act) legislation. Since the 1990’s, 504 found its way into the […]
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When I assess a child my focus often centers on where skills (and the skills can range from cognitive/academic to emotional/social) are breaking down for the child, which then guides goals and “next-step thinking.” Admittedly, I am less focused on […]
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One of the issues often forgotten in ADHD land is the underlying variable of social judgment and difficulty in being able to “read” cause and effect. Difficulty with reading cause and effect impacts both social and academic functioning. This is […]
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Every year I get older the kids stay roughly the same age. So, when I was younger in the business the gap between the average 6 or 7 year old child and me was about 25 years. Now…forget about it…you […]