Monthly Archives: May 2010

DEALING WITH FEELINGS

Young children sometimes have trouble dealing with feelings. For children who are particularly sensitive, including some children with AD/HD and executive functioning challenges, emotional reactions can be particularly strong and making good choices about how to respond can be particularly challenging. Parents have the opportunity to teach children self-regulation and good problem solving from the early years.

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MOVIE HERO HAS AD/HD

Have you seen the movie Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief? (PG). Percy Jackson, hero of the movie and a series of Percy Jackson books, is a smart, creative kid with dyslexia and AD/HD. What a great role-model to have!

As Dr. Kenny Handelman (www.addadhdblog.com) says,

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SUMMER FUN WITH EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING FOR TEENS!!

A four-session workshop in Silver Spring, MD

Meet other teens with AD/HD & executive functioning challenges!
Learn about AD/HD, executive functioning and you!
Build self-awareness and skills!
Have fun playing games that enhance your brain!

This 4-session summer workshop is designed for teens 13-16 years old.

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