April - May 2007
Bring Math to Life for Children with ADHD and Learning Disabilities
These five games will help children with ADHD and learning disabilities comprehend abstract mathematical concepts.
After-School Organization Plan for ADHD Children
Teach your child these after-school organization tips to help him learn to schedule and prioritize his daily homework assignments.
Teacher Solutions to High School Behavior Problems
How teachers of students with ADHD can keep the peace in their classrooms by learning to defuse anger.
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Features
Helping the Teacher Help Your Child
What does it take to line up the special services your child needs to succeed at school? It takes a game plan — and the ability to push without seeming pushy.
Saying Yes to Mess
Maybe clutter isn’t such a bad thing, after all. An emerging movement encourages us to embrace chaos and discover the benefits of disorder.
How to Raise a Superstar
Behind every successful child with ADD is a tenacious, resourceful mom who’s cheered her child along at every step. Meet the mothers of three super-achievers — and learn how they helped their kids beat the odds.
Inspiration
A New Perspective
When his kids were diagnosed with ADHD, Neil Peterson finally saw how restlessness had fueled his own career — and frustrated his former wives.
A Real Handful
Cute but challenging, our first-grader needs help bringing order to her topsy-turvy world. We’re making sure she gets it.
Among Friends
What’s it like to be friends with someone who has ADHD? Let’s ask my best friend...
The Organized Life
Driven to Distraction?
To stay safe behind the wheel, slow down, pay attention — and make use of high-tech help.
Food for Thought
Are you too intimidated to cook? Maybe the problem isn’t you — but the way your kitchen is set up.
Keeping Tykes Tidy
From toys to books to artwork and sporting equipment, kids have lots of stuff. Here’s how to transform chaos into order.
Healthy Living
A Successful Summer
Your child’s school vacation can be fun, safe, and productive. The key is to plan for it.
Seven Helpful Habits
Every adult with ADD has special talents. The trick is to uncover them–and use them to achieve important goals.
Your ADD Coach
A DELICATE Matter
Does your youngster need help staying motivated? These eight simple rules will help defeat defeatism.
Getting Things Done
The biggest challenge facing my clients? Making productive use of their limited time.
Be Like Mike!
It’s easier than you might imagine to cast off pessimism — and uncover a happier, more successful you.
Stretching the Truth
When it comes to instilling honesty in children, rewards and gentle encouragement work best.
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