tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:57:51 +0000ADHD & LD Resource BlogAre you the parent of an ADHD and/or LD child? Want to learn more? This blog is a great place to start!http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Shane)Blogger319125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/fb_pwrd.gifblogspot/ADHD_LDhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXAdd to Any Feed ReaderGreat! Now you'll be kept up to date on ADHD & LD information. :)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-5004930085586074872Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:37:00 +00002009-04-02T00:52:44.119-04:00LDteachingschoolADHDachievementEliminating Grade Levels in Public SchoolsIn last Sunday's Parade Magazine I read an article entitled The End of Grade Levels? and found it quite intriguing. The theory is based on the fact that children learn in different ways and at various rates. What takes one student one hour to learn may take another student a full day to grasp.The practice of placing students in grades according to their age is being changed. Some schools are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/_7HBajtuc1c/in-last-sundays-parade-magazine-i-read.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)7<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=_7HBajtuc1c:i6S9_q_MePM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=_7HBajtuc1c:i6S9_q_MePM:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=_7HBajtuc1c:i6S9_q_MePM:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=_7HBajtuc1c:i6S9_q_MePM:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=_7HBajtuc1c:i6S9_q_MePM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=_7HBajtuc1c:i6S9_q_MePM:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/04/in-last-sundays-parade-magazine-i-read.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-9199883427674733888Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:12:00 +00002009-03-24T20:15:31.430-04:00LDresearchlearning disabilitiesLearning Disabilities Linked to Early SurgeriesYoung children undergoing repeated anesthesia may be at increased risk for learning disabilities, researchers here said. In a retrospective cohort study, children with two exposures to anesthesia before age 4 were 59% more likely than unexposed children to be diagnosed with learning disabilities (95% CI 6% to 137%) according to Jurajsurgery Sprung, M.D., Ph.D., of the Mayo Clinic, and colleagueshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/oyAhfrVcMHs/learning-disabilities-linked-to-early.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=oyAhfrVcMHs:I2OkKTxx2n0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=oyAhfrVcMHs:I2OkKTxx2n0:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=oyAhfrVcMHs:I2OkKTxx2n0:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=oyAhfrVcMHs:I2OkKTxx2n0:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=oyAhfrVcMHs:I2OkKTxx2n0:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=oyAhfrVcMHs:I2OkKTxx2n0:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/learning-disabilities-linked-to-early.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-1719492472212593836Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:38:00 +00002009-04-02T01:00:21.821-04:00teachersstudentschoolElementary Teacher Gives Students the WorldThey ate with chopsticks in Japan, made piñatas and dove into chips and salsa inMexico and threw boomerangs in Australia.And on Thursday and Friday, Debbie Suhrie's first-grade students ate fruit kabobs as they kicked back at their desks and listened to steel drum music in their Jamaican-themed classroom.Every six weeks, Suhrie's students pack their bags, prepare their passports and head out for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/O8bmg-DH9LE/elementary-teacher-gives-students-world.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=O8bmg-DH9LE:0hqmVnS-lbI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=O8bmg-DH9LE:0hqmVnS-lbI:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=O8bmg-DH9LE:0hqmVnS-lbI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=O8bmg-DH9LE:0hqmVnS-lbI:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=O8bmg-DH9LE:0hqmVnS-lbI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=O8bmg-DH9LE:0hqmVnS-lbI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/elementary-teacher-gives-students-world.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-1501664735989708738Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:24:00 +00002009-04-02T00:59:28.141-04:00studentdiagnosisaccommodationsschoolassistive technology<atom:summary>All teachers have to do is ditch the classroom chair. A growing number are replacing them with exercise stability balls more associated with Pilates classes than schoolroom lectures as an innovative way to improve student posture and attention."They're awesome," gushed 10-year-old James Howell, a fourth-grader at Bauder Elementary School whose class switched to purple stability balls in January. </atom:summary><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/aLuflY1fZSo/all-teachers-have-to-do-is-ditch.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Shane)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-dN1DNSn-ws/ScCGCQvX5VI/AAAAAAAACKE/fStYynSH5M8/s72-c/mn-students08_ph_0499862268_part1.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0">2</thr:total><description><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=aLuflY1fZSo:FFLL9D3ge04:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=aLuflY1fZSo:FFLL9D3ge04:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=aLuflY1fZSo:FFLL9D3ge04:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=aLuflY1fZSo:FFLL9D3ge04:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=aLuflY1fZSo:FFLL9D3ge04:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=aLuflY1fZSo:FFLL9D3ge04:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div></description><feedburner:origLink>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/all-teachers-have-to-do-is-ditch.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-2863956477131634016</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:03:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-18T07:47:27.605-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">LD</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">accommodations</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">assistive technology</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">learning disabilities</category><title>Assistive Technology for Children with Learning DisabilitiesI came across an article today on the Great Schools website and wanted to share it with it. It's full of information and links about the assistive technology that is out there for children with learning disabilities.Assistive technology (AT) is available to help individuals with many types of disabilities — from cognitive problems to physical impairment. This article will focus specifically on AThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/EJ4x6drsTz0/assistive-technology-for-children-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=EJ4x6drsTz0:Raa_i5YeBQE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=EJ4x6drsTz0:Raa_i5YeBQE:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=EJ4x6drsTz0:Raa_i5YeBQE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=EJ4x6drsTz0:Raa_i5YeBQE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=EJ4x6drsTz0:Raa_i5YeBQE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=EJ4x6drsTz0:Raa_i5YeBQE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/assistive-technology-for-children-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-3183122365302910623Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:45:00 +00002009-04-02T01:01:17.024-04:00LDADHDRansom-Note Ads About Children's HealthIn December 2007 an ad agency created a series of advertisements for the Child Study Center at New York University. After only two weeks the ads were pulled due to parental protest. The original goal was to increase awareness of children's mental and neurological disorders.Advocates for children with autism and for other special-needs children said the ads reinforced negative stereotypes. What http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/j2mjSYh4opQ/ransom-note-ads-about-childrens-health.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=j2mjSYh4opQ:vbCQdUYWC5E:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=j2mjSYh4opQ:vbCQdUYWC5E:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=j2mjSYh4opQ:vbCQdUYWC5E:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=j2mjSYh4opQ:vbCQdUYWC5E:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=j2mjSYh4opQ:vbCQdUYWC5E:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=j2mjSYh4opQ:vbCQdUYWC5E:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/ransom-note-ads-about-childrens-health.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-3268481865673684803Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:06:00 +00002009-03-13T07:06:00.236-04:00homeworkeducationreferenceparentingreadingmathFree "Helping Your Child" series"The Helping Your Child publication series aims to provide parents with the tools and information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life. These booklets feature practical lessons and activities to help their school aged and preschool children master reading, understand the value of homework and develop the skills and values necessary to achieve and grow."This series is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/__0S2vdMXi8/free-helping-your-child-series.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=__0S2vdMXi8:Kad4Uz9Shjs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=__0S2vdMXi8:Kad4Uz9Shjs:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=__0S2vdMXi8:Kad4Uz9Shjs:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=__0S2vdMXi8:Kad4Uz9Shjs:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=__0S2vdMXi8:Kad4Uz9Shjs:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=__0S2vdMXi8:Kad4Uz9Shjs:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/free-helping-your-child-series.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-2173898344952235274Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:27:00 +00002009-03-12T01:31:58.469-04:00LDtruseraschoolADHDIEPMy ADHD/LD Son is Thriving at his Title 1 SchoolPrior to moving to Virginia in December 2007, my ADHD/LD son attended a brand new $11 million school. It was state-of-the-art with all of the bells and whistles. Even though the lights turned on automatically when entering a room, the special education services were lacking to say the least. Yes, the school made adequate yearly progress each year, but that did not benefit my son in the least.He http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/rBITPbB3IOc/my-adhdld-son-is-thriving-at-his-title.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=rBITPbB3IOc:r-uUl7mg5ds:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=rBITPbB3IOc:r-uUl7mg5ds:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=rBITPbB3IOc:r-uUl7mg5ds:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=rBITPbB3IOc:r-uUl7mg5ds:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=rBITPbB3IOc:r-uUl7mg5ds:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=rBITPbB3IOc:r-uUl7mg5ds:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-adhdld-son-is-thriving-at-his-title.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-4870691219391954634Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:47:00 +00002009-03-12T00:54:57.455-04:00tutorschoolSupplemental Educational Services for Your ADHD/LD ChildThe following is information taken from the U.S. Dept. of Education website. If your child attends a Title 1 school that is in need of improvement, he may qualify for free tutoring services. Read the following to find out more.Low-income families can enroll their child in supplemental educational services if their child attends a Title I school that has been designated by the state to be in need http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/iO24zVbz4D0/supplemental-educational-services-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=iO24zVbz4D0:zaA-RtYg2T8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=iO24zVbz4D0:zaA-RtYg2T8:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=iO24zVbz4D0:zaA-RtYg2T8:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=iO24zVbz4D0:zaA-RtYg2T8:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=iO24zVbz4D0:zaA-RtYg2T8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=iO24zVbz4D0:zaA-RtYg2T8:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/supplemental-educational-services-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-2586339894492268621Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:03:00 +00002009-03-10T17:04:54.331-04:00LDdyslexia<atom:summary> Collision of Fourth Grader, by Eric McGehearty LD Online has a wonderfully inspiring story about Eric McGehearty that is simply a must read for anyone affected by learning disabilities, especially dyslexia. Eric is an artist who has "profound dyslexia." In the story, Finding Your Voice, he describes what it was like to grow up with this learning disability. I learned that if having a broken </atom:summary><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/tr31rp1uyIE/collision-of-fourth-grader-by-eric.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Shane)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-dN1DNSn-ws/SbbU7AcWDpI/AAAAAAAACIs/eRuKjykBe64/s72-c/art30080_fig2.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0">1</thr:total><description><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=tr31rp1uyIE:ttmdedKq0YE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=tr31rp1uyIE:ttmdedKq0YE:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=tr31rp1uyIE:ttmdedKq0YE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=tr31rp1uyIE:ttmdedKq0YE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=tr31rp1uyIE:ttmdedKq0YE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=tr31rp1uyIE:ttmdedKq0YE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div></description><feedburner:origLink>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/collision-of-fourth-grader-by-eric.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-3396921294630939206</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:12:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-08T20:31:31.356-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">humor</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">IEP</category><title>IEPs as seen by Dr. SeussWe've all been there... the never ending IEP meeting. The countless pages to sign. The draft, second draft and maybe the final copy. Even though IEP meetings are a necessary form of punishment that we as parents must endure, that doesn't mean we can't find a little smidgen of humor in them, right? As evidence I offer the following.IEPs by Dr. Seuss(author unknown) Do you like these IEPs? I do nothttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/U_74DWEEef0/ieps-as-seen-by-dr-seuss.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=U_74DWEEef0:3J044UnJIGc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=U_74DWEEef0:3J044UnJIGc:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=U_74DWEEef0:3J044UnJIGc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=U_74DWEEef0:3J044UnJIGc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=U_74DWEEef0:3J044UnJIGc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=U_74DWEEef0:3J044UnJIGc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/ieps-as-seen-by-dr-seuss.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-7126268311608849314Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:56:00 +00002009-03-05T13:35:42.583-05:00webcasthomeschoolhomeworkdyspraxiadyslexiadysgraphiaschoolADHDFree Webcast Seminar Focuses on HomeworkIs school painful for your child and your family? If you answer "yes" to any of these questions below, Dr. Linda Silbert can help you at her FREE weekly "Let's Talk About School" Tele-Webcast on Tuesday evenings at 9pm EST. Does your child struggle in school with reading, writing, or arithmetic? Does he need help with homework, study skills, or organizational skills? Does she have dyslexia, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/x_L6E7-N7E8/free-webcast-seminar-focuses-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=x_L6E7-N7E8:O2SU90ahkAo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=x_L6E7-N7E8:O2SU90ahkAo:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=x_L6E7-N7E8:O2SU90ahkAo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=x_L6E7-N7E8:O2SU90ahkAo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=x_L6E7-N7E8:O2SU90ahkAo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=x_L6E7-N7E8:O2SU90ahkAo:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/free-webcast-seminar-focuses-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-9958460374693170Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:38:00 +00002009-03-05T04:41:02.531-05:00truseraschoolADHDSlaying the Middle School Dragon for your ADHD ChildIn my last story I explained that my ADHD/LD son will be starting middle school this fall. Middle school! I feel like we've just gotten the hang of elementary school.Starting this fall there will be an entirely new set of worries: changing classes seven times a day, being the new kid on the block, the intimidation factor and socializing with kids in their teens. Then there are the smaller worrieshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/FnNYSoLbBgs/slaying-middle-school-dragon-for-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=FnNYSoLbBgs:CF4IJWRdokc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=FnNYSoLbBgs:CF4IJWRdokc:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=FnNYSoLbBgs:CF4IJWRdokc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=FnNYSoLbBgs:CF4IJWRdokc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=FnNYSoLbBgs:CF4IJWRdokc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=FnNYSoLbBgs:CF4IJWRdokc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/slaying-middle-school-dragon-for-your.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-796871220728988889Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:46:00 +00002009-03-04T16:51:15.645-05:00newsresearchADHDPossible Link Between ADHD & Eczema Found"Scientists have recently discovered a link between eczema and the symptoms known collectively as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Looking at the facts, this link is not surprising in the least. Researchers are still exploring the precise nature of the relationship but, in the meantime, effective eczema treatment may help kill two birds with one stone.The study, conducted by http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/TlO9rg8i940/link-between-adhd-eczema-found.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=TlO9rg8i940:xNvPhnWpK2E:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=TlO9rg8i940:xNvPhnWpK2E:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=TlO9rg8i940:xNvPhnWpK2E:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=TlO9rg8i940:xNvPhnWpK2E:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=TlO9rg8i940:xNvPhnWpK2E:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=TlO9rg8i940:xNvPhnWpK2E:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/link-between-adhd-eczema-found.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-1515409817776054873Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:05:00 +00002009-03-02T23:44:52.366-05:00product reviewbooksThe Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook.... Review & GiveawayI was recently contacted by an online book marketing firm, FSB Associates, and asked if I would be interested in reviewing a book related to ADHD. Knowing my ever present desire to learn about all things ADHD, I did not hesitate when I said yes.The book is titled The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook. It is written by Pamela J. Compart, M.D. and Dana Laake, R.D.H., M.S., L.D.N.There are many http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/wWQE5PLVGqg/kid-friendly-adhd-austin-cookbook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)4<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=wWQE5PLVGqg:tlTTT_pM_Zw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=wWQE5PLVGqg:tlTTT_pM_Zw:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=wWQE5PLVGqg:tlTTT_pM_Zw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=wWQE5PLVGqg:tlTTT_pM_Zw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=wWQE5PLVGqg:tlTTT_pM_Zw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=wWQE5PLVGqg:tlTTT_pM_Zw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/kid-friendly-adhd-austin-cookbook.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-7219763675984468047Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:23:00 +00002009-03-02T17:27:34.202-05:00truseraADHD Collection on TruseraAbout six months ago I began writing for an amazing health website called Trusera. They were kind enough to allow me to share my posts with their readers and with my readers here on the ADHD and LD Resource Blog. I recently signed a new contract and they have asked that they retain exclusivity to the posts I write for their site. However, I am able to share a little bit of each post (a teaser) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/vYh-GbO7wdU/is-it-adhd-or-is-my-child-gifted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=vYh-GbO7wdU:JsWR9hDrwzA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=vYh-GbO7wdU:JsWR9hDrwzA:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=vYh-GbO7wdU:JsWR9hDrwzA:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=vYh-GbO7wdU:JsWR9hDrwzA:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=vYh-GbO7wdU:JsWR9hDrwzA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=vYh-GbO7wdU:JsWR9hDrwzA:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/is-it-adhd-or-is-my-child-gifted.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-7916695733688891919Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:42:00 +00002009-03-14T17:51:09.096-04:00dyslexiabooksreadinglearning disabilitiesDigital Library Available for Children with Disabilities Below is an excerpt from an email I received recently. It sounds like a wonderful resource that many of your children could benefit from. "Bookshare is the world’s largest accessible digital library for persons with print and learning disabilities (such as dyslexia). Students with qualifying disabilities get FREE access to over 43,000 digital books, textbooks and teacher recommended reading, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/Dmienx7cvgA/digital-library-available-for-children.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=Dmienx7cvgA:SynyYedsCZw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=Dmienx7cvgA:SynyYedsCZw:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=Dmienx7cvgA:SynyYedsCZw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=Dmienx7cvgA:SynyYedsCZw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=Dmienx7cvgA:SynyYedsCZw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=Dmienx7cvgA:SynyYedsCZw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/03/digital-library-available-for-children.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-2250371165002786666Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:59:00 +00002009-02-19T02:42:30.557-05:00coachingADHDWhat is an ADHD Coach & How do I Find One?After reading one of my recent posts, Effectiveness of Personal Coaching for ADHD College Students, a reader asked.....I would love to know more about this ADHD-coaching thing. It seems there are such a variety of people involved when your child is diagnosed, and having one person to be a clearing house for all that information and help you look at how to integrate all the advice you are getting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/Kc88D3915Ew/how-to-find-adhd-coach.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)4<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=Kc88D3915Ew:DhaG8bRvDrg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=Kc88D3915Ew:DhaG8bRvDrg:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=Kc88D3915Ew:DhaG8bRvDrg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=Kc88D3915Ew:DhaG8bRvDrg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=Kc88D3915Ew:DhaG8bRvDrg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=Kc88D3915Ew:DhaG8bRvDrg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-to-find-adhd-coach.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-6076399367215155780Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:50:00 +00002009-02-18T23:55:31.205-05:00canadasummer campsocial skillsconfidenceself esteemADHDADHD Summer CampsJust because your child has ADHD doesn't mean he has to miss out on the summer camp experience. There are several camps in the U.S. (and one in Canada) that are designed especially for our ADHD children. These camps offer the same fun-filled activities as other camps.... camp fires, games, crafts, swimming, hiking, etc. In addition to the fun, however, they also focus on building self confidence http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/ZT7TwlRGMYU/adhd-summer-camps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=ZT7TwlRGMYU:Ie711JZw0QE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=ZT7TwlRGMYU:Ie711JZw0QE:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=ZT7TwlRGMYU:Ie711JZw0QE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=ZT7TwlRGMYU:Ie711JZw0QE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=ZT7TwlRGMYU:Ie711JZw0QE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=ZT7TwlRGMYU:Ie711JZw0QE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/02/adhd-summer-camps.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-7066514601371462009Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:53:00 +00002009-02-10T16:01:59.705-05:00studentcoachingcollegeADHDEffectiveness of Personal Coaching for ADHD College StudentsThe Seattle-based Edge Foundation, started by Flexcar founder Neil Peterson, announced Monday a $1 million study on the effectiveness of personal coaching on college students suffering Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The 27-month study will be led by a faculty team at >Wayne State University in Detroit. Peterson and both his children have ADHD.There is plenty of anecdotal http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/uTe7Uq6Vjk8/effectiveness-of-personal-coaching-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=uTe7Uq6Vjk8:UidOTAw68N4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=uTe7Uq6Vjk8:UidOTAw68N4:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=uTe7Uq6Vjk8:UidOTAw68N4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=uTe7Uq6Vjk8:UidOTAw68N4:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=uTe7Uq6Vjk8:UidOTAw68N4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=uTe7Uq6Vjk8:UidOTAw68N4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/02/effectiveness-of-personal-coaching-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-1601207501160425183Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:29:00 +00002009-01-26T01:21:34.641-05:00homeworkLDschoolHelping Your LD Child Conquer HomeworkIf your LD child is anything like mine, he is easily frustrated when doing homework. The sheer amount of homework intimidates him from the very beginning. He has assignments to complete in two, three and sometimes four subjects in one night. Since his ADHD and LD prevent him from being able to prioritize and plan ahead, he has no idea where to even begin. This is where I come in.While I want him http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/gmQ5KMs6DC4/homework-help-for-your-ld-child.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=gmQ5KMs6DC4:oaZluRx7VEo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=gmQ5KMs6DC4:oaZluRx7VEo:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=gmQ5KMs6DC4:oaZluRx7VEo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=gmQ5KMs6DC4:oaZluRx7VEo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=gmQ5KMs6DC4:oaZluRx7VEo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=gmQ5KMs6DC4:oaZluRx7VEo:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/01/homework-help-for-your-ld-child.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-8473221176835826998Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:44:00 +00002009-01-22T08:44:00.771-05:00homeworkeducationparentingconfidenceself esteemschoolADHDADHD/LD Children & Learning Lessons... the hard wayAs the parent of an ADHD/LD child, I often watch helplessly as he endures trial after trial. Difficulty reading, not comprehending his math homework, not quite fitting in with his peers. It's painful and hard to stand idly by. My first instinct used to be to jump right in and fight every battle for him. I figured the hand he was dealt in life was hard enough so what would be the harm in helping http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/4wCQXiGH-sg/adhdld-children-learning-lessons-hard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=4wCQXiGH-sg:grwvf-ap1UU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=4wCQXiGH-sg:grwvf-ap1UU:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=4wCQXiGH-sg:grwvf-ap1UU:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=4wCQXiGH-sg:grwvf-ap1UU:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=4wCQXiGH-sg:grwvf-ap1UU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=4wCQXiGH-sg:grwvf-ap1UU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/01/adhdld-children-learning-lessons-hard.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-2194948435404076592Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:19:00 +00002009-01-21T01:26:32.512-05:00teenssiblingspre-teensconfidencebooksself esteemreadingWays to Encourage Your Reluctant ADHD or LD ReaderMy ADHD/LD son is a reluctant reader. He reads well below grade level and is fully aware of that fact. He would love to read the Harry Potter books or the new Twilight series like his friends are so engrossed in. However, these books are above his ability.He has tried to read them in an effort to "fit in" but just ends up getting frustrated and upset with himself. The books that are on his http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/U_-wZmq0uME/my-adhdld-son-is-reluctant-reader.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=U_-wZmq0uME:6WSSVjUBrDs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=U_-wZmq0uME:6WSSVjUBrDs:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=U_-wZmq0uME:6WSSVjUBrDs:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=U_-wZmq0uME:6WSSVjUBrDs:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=U_-wZmq0uME:6WSSVjUBrDs:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=U_-wZmq0uME:6WSSVjUBrDs:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-adhdld-son-is-reluctant-reader.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-1685777508353838336Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:09:00 +00002009-01-21T00:44:40.496-05:00teachersdisabilitieseducationNew Stimulus Proposal to Benefit Children with Disabilities Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives released the second economic stimulus package on January 15, 2009. According to the Disability Scoop, "The plan, which features $550 billion in spending on domestic programs and $275 billion in tax cuts, would provide funds for healthcare, education and employment programs aimed at people with disabilities." Before being approved the proposal must http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/wypJUa9f7uU/new-stimulus-proposal-to-benefit-people.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=wypJUa9f7uU:ZGWwhReLSrg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=wypJUa9f7uU:ZGWwhReLSrg:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=wypJUa9f7uU:ZGWwhReLSrg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=wypJUa9f7uU:ZGWwhReLSrg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=wypJUa9f7uU:ZGWwhReLSrg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=wypJUa9f7uU:ZGWwhReLSrg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-stimulus-proposal-to-benefit-people.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15870646.post-2809189786022914195Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:50:00 +00002009-01-19T16:59:55.603-05:00side effectsmedicationtreatmentNew Drug to Help Irritability in ADHD ChildrenThe following is taken from the ADDitude Magazine website."Doctors are running tests on a modified version of the popular hypertension medication, Clonidine, to see how it affects children with attention deficit disorder (ADHD). The new version of the drug, named Clonicel, is designed specifically to treat ADHD and is typically prescribed along with a stimulant.Because Clonicel specifically http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ADHD_LD/~3/7sOORflLD3s/new-drug-to-help-irritability-in-adhd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shane)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=7sOORflLD3s:FS_AqJ0M950:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=7sOORflLD3s:FS_AqJ0M950:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=7sOORflLD3s:FS_AqJ0M950:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=7sOORflLD3s:FS_AqJ0M950:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?a=7sOORflLD3s:FS_AqJ0M950:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/ADHD_LD?i=7sOORflLD3s:FS_AqJ0M950:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>http://adhdguide.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-drug-to-help-irritability-in-adhd.html