“Students with ADHD receive 20,000 more negative messages by the time they are 12 than students without ADHD. “Michael Jellinek That is only just five more a day. For many children, this is an unfortunate underestimate. The impact this level of criticism has upon the developing child is no secret. Progress reports, report cards, and emails to…
Neurodiversity is a powerful concept that celebrates the natural variations in the human brain, recognizing that neurological differences, like those found in students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), are not disorders or deficits to be cured or fixed. Instead, they are valuable and authentic aspects of who they are. Rather than attempting to fit…
Context is Everything! We have all had these students, they are awesome one to one. Funny, bright, engaging kids. Absolute pleasure to have in your therapy room. Then you talk to the teacher , or the parent , and you are hit with a long list of problem behaviors that leave you wondering, maybe even…