According to the American Heritage Dictionary, advocacy is “the act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea or policy.’ For people with ADHD, advocacy becomes an important issue. Parents stand up for their children, attending parent teacher and IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) meetings in school. They talk with psychologists, educators and medical professionals to make sure their child receives the best care and the best education possible. College...
Read moreAugust 1 has always been the date that I begin to prepare for the upcoming school year with my children. I begin reviewing with them math... Read more »
The end of the school year is usually a busy time, for students, parents and teachers. For parents of children with ADHD this time may be a... Read more »
Learning to live with pediatric MS is not easy for your child; it’s not easy for you. One of the most difficult parts of living with MS... Read more »
Accommodations are adjustments or changes to educational procedures. When a child receives accommodations in school, the process may... Read more »
In grade school my eldest son was having great difficulty with his handwriting. He was referred by the school to see an occupational... Read more »
For high school students with ADD/ADHD, tests can be a source of great frustration. Studying the night before certainly doesn’t guarantee that you... Read more »
Children with ADD/ADHD are eligible to receive special accommodations and services in the classroom, based on the severity of the ADD and how much it... Read more »
In this personal narrative from The New York Times, high-school principal Michael Edwards discusses his journey with ADHD. Edwards credits a sudden... Read more »
When you have a child or children with ADHD, chances are you will spend time working with various school personnel. The different people you meet... Read more »
The transition from high school to college is challenging for most students, but it can be especially frustrating for teens who have ADHD. The... Read more »