Author Archives: sguffanti

ADHD & Public School Frustrations

Posted on April 19, 2011 by sguffanti

“Feeling very frustrated with the whole school/daughter (8 yrs old) thing. My Olivia is a free spirit with tons of energy. She’s spunky, artistic, and spontaneous, sweet and full of love. Everything I love about her! The school sees disruptive, … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your ADHD Child Alive – Episode 4

Posted on April 1, 2011 by sguffanti

In this episode Dr. Guffanti discusses keeping your child alive until they develop wisdom. We will view impulsivity and hyperactivity through different lenses like: Impulsivity, fast and thorough experiential learning Hyperactivity, a high energy that can be funneled Why the … Continue reading →

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Episode 3: How active kids learn

Posted on March 18, 2011 by sguffanti

In this episode Dr. Guffanti discusses the consequences of assuming that everyone learns the same way you do. When people who learn by watching or discussion, like teachers and psychiatrists, perceive children who learn by hands-on activities, they call them … Continue reading →

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Episode 2: ADHD and learning styles

Posted on March 4, 2011 by sguffanti

Episode 2: Children are driven by curiosity. This drive makes learning style (How people prefer to learn) a prime motivator of behavior. Suppose ADHD is simply how people who learn by watching or discussion like teachers and psychiatrists perceive children … Continue reading →

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Daydreamer Son Hates School Need Help

Posted on March 3, 2011 by sguffanti

My son has been struggling in school for 4 years now.  He has had trouble since Kindergarten and is now in third grade.  He absolutely hates school.  He has had good teachers that seem concerned about him however, they always … Continue reading →

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