ADHD
February 7th, 2011 at 10:19pm
Under Teens/Tweens
by Guest Parent Blogger: Nancy Oliveira My son was always extremely busy. But it wasn’t until he was in 3rd grade that the teachers at his school let me know the same thing. He was quickly evaluated after a brief meeting to talk about what I see at home and what they see at school. [...]
Continue Reading ADHD: Medication or Something Else?
Tags: ADD, ADHD, consistent parenting, free parenting help, parenting powers
By Susan Epstein
October 25th, 2010 at 01:45am
Under Teens/Tweens
Dear Parent Coach Susan, “The doctor says my son does not have ADD, only the processing disorder which looks like ADD sometimes. He seems to need me to wake him, tell him what to do specifically i.e. Do your math, then do your social studies. When cleaning his room I used to say “pick up [...]
Continue Reading Help for Kids with Processing Disorders Get Organized and Independent
Tags: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Child Special Needs, Children, Children special needs homework, Chores, organization, processing disorders, teens, tweens
By Susan Epstein
July 6th, 2009 at 11:01am
Under Teens/Tweens
As you may recall, when I first posted this blog I asked for any other “stupid things school say” that you would like to share. And to make it more fun, I offered that the first five respondents would receive a free 30 minute Special Ed Strategy Session with me. Well it’s not too late [...]
Continue Reading We don’t Test for Dyslexia: Part II
Tags: ADHD, Dyslexia, Schools, Special Ed
By Susan Epstein
April 14th, 2009 at 07:17am
Under Children+ Teens/Tweens
Since writing my last blog, “What’s ADD got to do with it?” I’ve been fortunate to hear from many parents around the country. They shared their trials and tribulations of parenting a child with ADD/ADHD and working with their child’s school to get the services that they are entitled to. In fact since there was [...]
Continue Reading The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Special Ed & The Law
Tags: ADD, ADHD, Federal Special Ed Law, IDEA, Special Ed Parent Coach
By Susan Epstein
April 1st, 2009 at 07:32am
Under Children+ Family+ Teens/Tweens
How often have you heard parents and teachers during team meetings or teacher parent conferences say the following? “Amy can’t read visual cues and she is not writing down the assignment posted on the blackboard” Amy is legally blind. Or… “Jack doesn’t listen very well” Jack is hearing impaired. Or… “Clara doesn’t follow directions [...]
Continue Reading “What’s ADD Got To Do With It?”
Tags: ADD, ADHD, calm parenting, children behavior, Special Ed Paren Coach, Special Needs Kids
By Susan Epstein
