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13 August 2008

An Olympic Size Role Model

Filed under: ADHD — Shane @ 9:21 pm
Photo: Los Angeles Times Michael Phelps is the US swimming sensation that is taking Beijing by storm. He has won multiple gold medals and hold multiple world records. He also has ADHD. He was...

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10 July 2008

Is Your ADHD/LD Child a Quirky Kid?

Filed under: ADHD, LD, books, parenting — Shane @ 12:12 am
The American Heritage Dictionary defines quirky as: A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy. I suppose, going by society's definition of "normal," that would describe my ADHD/LD son. He's...

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8 July 2008

Schwab Learning content moves to Great Schools

Filed under: ADHD, LD, websites — Shane @ 3:18 pm
As many of you are aware, Schwab Learning announced last year that their website would no longer be accessible after January 1, 2008. Their content was offered, and accepted by, GreatSchools.net. I...

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24 June 2008

Explaining ADHD & LD to Your Child

Filed under: ADHD, LD, books, medication, parenting — Shane @ 12:41 am
My son was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6 in 2003. About six months later, in early 2004, he was diagnosed with three learning disabilities. After receiving his diagnoses, I wondered how to...

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21 June 2008

Free Essay Writing Tool

Filed under: ADHD, LD, dyslexia, school — Shane @ 7:29 pm
I know it is summertime and your child is probably not having to write too many essays at this point, but I came across something that I want to share. The Easy Essay is a wonderful online tool that...

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20 June 2008

100 Ways Your ADHD/LD Child Can Make a Difference

Filed under: ADHD, LD, boys, girls, teens — Shane @ 8:33 am
Are you looking for something to keep your ADHD/LD child busy this summer? The Youth Service America website has compiled a list of 100 ways your child can help serve your community....and keep them...

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18 June 2008

A New ADHD & LD Adventure

Filed under: ADHD, LD — Shane @ 9:04 pm
Today marks a new venture for me as I begin blogging at Trusera. Trusera is an online health network where you can find and share real-world experiences. Share your story and experience the Power of...

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12 June 2008

Virtually Organzing Your ADHD/LD Child

Filed under: ADHD, LD, school — Shane @ 7:13 am
Parents of ADHD and/or LD children know all too well how difficult it is for them to keep their school work, papers, notebooks, etc. organized. In fact, I've written several posts on this very topic....

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7 June 2008

ADHD Parenting Tip Sheet

Filed under: ADHD, parenting, school, teens — Shane @ 9:13 am
While "stumbling" using the keyword "ADHD," I came across a wonderful resource that I feel compelled to share. Psychiatry 24x7 has compiled a tip sheet for parents of children with ADHD. It is...

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4 June 2008

ADHD Medication & Summer

Filed under: ADHD, medication, polls — Shane @ 11:45 pm
Some parents feel that it is necessary to give their child a break from the daily routine of taking medication during the summer. They feel that since their ADHD child does not have to concentrate...

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3 May 2008

Summer Camp Guide for Your ADHD Child

Filed under: ADHD, boys, girls, social skills, sports — Shane @ 12:05 am
ADDitude Magazine has a comprehensive Summer Camp Guide for you and your ADHD child. If you are contemplating sending your child to an ADHD summer camp, please take a moment read their article. It is...

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1 May 2008

We Have a Winner

Filed under: ADHD, books, giveaway — Shane @ 11:46 am
Thank you to all of you who entered my first giveaway here at ADHD & LD Resource Blog. I was so pleased with the response. Now for the big news..........the winner is........ Tara from, Tara's...

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20 April 2008

Have you thought about using a Think Sheet?

Filed under: ADHD, LD, boys, girls, parenting, social skills — Shane @ 5:25 pm
It is pretty much inevitable that you will eventually encounter negative behavior from your ADHD/LD child (or any other child for that matter). There are numerous ways to teach your child that his...

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