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Children with ADHD and SSDI Benefits

We frequently receive questions from parents wondering if their child with ADHD is eligible to receive Social Security Disability Benefits. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question.  ADHD does not automatically qualify a child for Social Security Disability Benefits. Whether or not a child is eligible would depend on the... Read moreChevron
posted 02/23/2011, comments (5)|
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The Child with Multiple Diagnoses

I was first introduced to the concept of one person having multiple diagnoses during my early years in training to become a special education teacher. As part of my early training I volunteered at a psychiatric hospital on a floor where they treated children with multiple disabilities. Some of the children’s charts were so huge and heavy... Read moreChevron
posted 02/21/2011, comments (10)|
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Our Experience with Risperdal (Risperidone)

In this post I will share some of the research about an anti-psychotic medication called Risperdal. I will also share our personal experience in treating our son with this medication. In my previous post I had discussed the process of making the decision to medicate your child.  For any parent who must make this decision, it is not an easy... Read moreChevron
posted 02/16/2011, comments (35)|
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Decision Points: Medicating Your ADHD Child

The decision of whether or not to use medication as part of your child’s treatment plan can be extremely daunting. I don’t know of any parent who makes this choice lightly. There are many worries - primarily how the medication may affect a developing mind. You may be concerned about side effects. You may hear exaggerated stories of... Read moreChevron
posted 02/07/2011, comments (0)|
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How a Visual Schedule Can Help Your Child

One of the things you may notice about your child with ADHD or autism is that they do better with some sort of structure. I know this is the case for my child who exhibits far more behavior problems during free time than those time periods where there is a defined schedule of activities. One behavior management tool which is both effective and... Read moreChevron
posted 01/31/2011, comments (0)|
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