Category Archives: ADHD – Children and Education

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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3 Reasons for the Rise in ADHD

Posted on February 24, 2011 by sguffanti

1. In 1990, SSI pays for each child labeled ADHD and taking medication– by 2009 ADHD is 31% of SSI. ($700 a month per child) 2. In 1991, a Policy Clarification Memorandum adds ADHD to IDEA. 3. In 1997, IDEA, … Continue reading →

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Parenting the ADHD Labeled Child

Posted on February 18, 2011 by sguffanti

My Charley Has ADHD Lessons Learned (Click here for Pat Wyman’s  Super Speller Strategy video) This video demonstrates many of the common issues about ADHD: Teachers are the most common referrer for ADHD. They are more often wrong than right … Continue reading →

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