Behavior: The Ongoing Misunderstanding in ADHD
Region: New JerseyTwo years ago, I went to a school meeting with a client whose son, seven years old at the time, was diagnosed with ADHD. There were concerns about behavior in the classroom and if it might be needed to send the c... more
Views: 1100The Importance of ADHD Coaching for Kids
Region: New JerseyI recently presented at the ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization) conference in Atlanta. This group represents people who have become coaches in order to help people with the struggles of ADHD. Many do not understand... more
Views: 1173The Reality of Stimulant Medication and ADHD
Region: United StatesI have to comment on a recent article in The San Francisco Chronicle, “Student Abuse of ADHD Drugs a Fairness Issue,” by Daisy Whitney, March 16, 2012. It is true that prescription stimulant dru... more
Views: 1918ADHD Study May Create Unfounded Doubt
Region: New JerseyA recent article, “Youngest Kids in Class More Apt to Get ADHD Diagnosis: Study,” by Randy Dotinga , raises many questions that does make one skeptical about the methods used for diagnosis as well as ... more
Views: 1147The Ditching of ADHD Research
Region: New Jersey
I’m actually not sure which emotion is stronger when I read "The Art of Distraction" by Hanif Kureishi, printed in the New York Times on February 18, 2012. I am enraged when I see an uninformed individual thro... more
Views: 1557The Mystery of Behavior
Region: New Jersey
Of course, we as parents were raised with behavioral expectations in the school setting. We were told the importance of saying thank you, sitting still in class, listening to the teacher, rais... more
Views: 876A Response to New York Times Opinion Pages piece “Ritalin Gone Wrong”
Region: New JerseyThe one fact I know that’s consistent among children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is that they are individuals and react differently to treatment and medication therapy. L. ... more
Views: 1264Importance of Early Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis
Region: United StatesWithout adequate support of the impairments of Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) many children suffer from low self-esteem and academic and social failure during their journey in school.... more
Views: 1534ADHD: Executive Functioning Deficits
Region: New Jersey
According to a report released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of reported cases of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) of students ages 4 through 17, increased from 7.8% to 9.5% be... more
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Website: 7thinningsit.com
I am married for 31 years and have four children, ages 29, 24,22, and 15. I am a master prepared pediatric R.N. who has always believed in advocating for the family as they cope with their ill child. With the insertion of ADHD into my life with marriage and children, my passion has changed to the need to advocate for families who have a child with ADHD.
My fourth child was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 6. My 21 year old daughter was diagnosed with combined ADHD when she was 20, which really explained a lot! I was overwhelmed at the time, as I tried to find information and understand this medical disorder that affects most environments in which he is participating. I became a Parent2Parent family instructor for CHADD, Children and Adults with ADHD, a non-profit organization that provides support and information to families who have children with ADHD. I teach 7 week classes to families who are desperate to understand their children and advocate for them. This led to me writing a book called THE SEVENTH INNING SIT: A JOURNEY OF ADHD.
This is a book of advocacy as I show the reader how the schools do not always have the information they need to adequately support our children with ADHD. It is vital to have as much information as possible in order to ensure that your child with ADHD is supported in the school. It is a rough journey at times but imperative to travel. Without us, the parents, these children will many times falter and fall. There are so many co-existing conditions with ADHD that need to be understood. Without appropriate support in the school, self-esteem plummets, leading many times to the risky behavior of self-medication. My book, THE SEVENTH INNING SIT, shows my personal journey that I have been on and will continue to be on as my son goes through the challenges of growing up and navigating the school systems. The relationship between community and school must improve in this area in order to promote a partnership that academically supports our children and elevates their self-esteem.
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