by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Jul 13, 2012 | ADHD/ADD
A central principle discussed in the soon to be released “School Struggles,” is the notion of the “Soup Pot Theory” of everything. As I note in School Struggles: “I subscribe to the soup pot theory of practically everything. ...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Oct 3, 2011 | ADHD/ADD
What comes to mind when you read the following about a 10 year old? • Trouble focusing • Doesn’t stay on task • Easily distracted • Can’t retain material Of course, you would be thinking ADHD. My problem with stopping there (as many...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Aug 26, 2011 | ADHD/ADD, Writing Difficulty-Dysgraphia
To stimulate me out of the late summer doldrums, I looked to this news of the day feature that came across my e-mail inbox: “Writing problems common in kids with ADHD,” said the news header. As the start of the article noted, ‘Kids with...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | May 6, 2011 | Writing Difficulty-Dysgraphia
Once a pon a time their was a boy who had no friends so he was always alon But then one day every thing change His mom gave him a violin to play it sounded horabel so he said he said I am never playing this agin so then one Day he went in the store and heard a...
by Richard Selznick Ph.D. | Dec 29, 2010 | Parenting Misc
What do these behaviors sound like to you? o Not handing in homework consistently o Avoiding responsibilities o Procrastinating o Not sustaining mental effort o Underachieving...