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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“‘I think the current diagnosis of ADHD is a mess and has been wildly overdone. It blames a variety of symptoms entirely on the child’s brain, and ignores the child’s environment and the interaction with it.’” (Philadelphia Inquirer, William B. […]
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Mitchell, a 16 year old boy I work with was recently found by his parents to be using their credit card, let’s just say, a bit inappropriately. In other words, he took their card without asking for permission, deciding he […]
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One of the biggest challenges in this business of struggling children is deciding what’s the ratio between a legitimate disorder of some kind or another and a child’s choice. For example, homework or chore avoidance is frequently explained due to […]
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Gina is a frustrated 17 year old junior in high school. Feeling that she’s done everything people have asked of her and more to prepare for the SAT’s, have left her frustrated with not great results. Putting in practically an […]
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In these more clinical times where most child behavior is ascribed to a “diagnosis” of one sort or another, we don’t often think about rushing as a style. I know…I know…in modern parlance the word “impulsive” is much more acceptable, […]