ADD Shocking Truths
Hi guys, Jon Bennett here. I found this video on the web that I thought you might find it interesting. Dr. Rapp addresses a very important issue that most people miss… allergies! Especially food allergies. Please leave your comments below!
ADD/ADHD in the Classroom: Clearly Communicating Assignments
Welcome back to our series on improving the prospects of children with ADD/ADD/ADHD in the classroom. Last week we focused on the way in which the physical setup of the classroom can be improved to facilitate learning. I am sure that you will note that these changes will not only benefit those students dealing with […]
DSM-V Name a Disorder and Win a Prize
ADD/ADHD in the Classroom: Dealing with Distractibility
In the previous article of the ’ADD/ADHD in the Classroom’ series we had a look at the way in which homework assignments can be managed in ways that will facilitate the learning of those struggling with attention issues. This week we will expand the discussion by profiling some interventions to reduce the incidence of distractibility […]
Dealing with the Unseen Epidemic
We are facing an epidemic. I am not alarmist, I really believe this. What kind of epidemic? Well, to put it simply: Drugs. I’m not talking about the kind of drugs changing hands in a shady back alley (although I obviously do not deny that this is a problem in our society). I am, instead, […]
Lack of Thiamin = Lack of Attention
Nick is elated. He has just landed an internship with a prestigious national daily. In addition, he is already daydreaming about the time when he will be interviewing top officials, writing stinging reports and seeing his by-line appear every morning.
ADD/ADHD in the Classroom: Intervention #1 – Move it! (Part 3)
You are, by now, probably convinced of the fact that some form of accommodation of the desire to move around is one of the key elements of an ADD/ADHD friendly education. Many kids with ADD/ADHD crave opportunities to move and incorporating this desire into your teaching methods in creative and non-disruptive ways can greatly enhance […]
How High Glycemic Foods Can Make You ADD-ADHD!
Do you find yourself unable to focus on the printed words in a book? Are you often unable to sit down and complete a task or unable to concentrate on the instructions being given at school? Then, perhaps it is time to take a closer look at your diet and analyze what you are eating […]
ADD/ADHD in the Classroom: Classroom Setup
“His mind is everywhere except in class!†is the kind of lament that we often hear when teachers discuss children with ADD/ADHD. I already pointed out in an earlier article that an inability to focus on a single task or block of information is one of the most difficult challenges associated with ADD/ADHD in the […]
ADD/ADHD in the Classroom: Intervention #1 – Move it! (Part 2)
Last week I focused on the fact that sitting still for extended periods must be absolute torture for someone dealing with hyperactivity. Yet this is exactly the scenario that thousands of children with ADD/ADHD face every day. I suggested that a better way to facilitate learning would be to develop strategies and interventions that are […]
