Hopefully if you're reading this you were able to come see this month's Speaker Series about "Getting Help: Effective ADHD Treatment Methods!" If not - be sure to check out the video here! In the Good Reads section you can also check out last semester's Linda Classen who presented on "ADD/ADHD Myths and Misinformation Behavior Management Strategies!".
As a follow-up to this excellent presentation we wanted to remind our parents who may have a kiddo who has an ADD/ADHD diagnosis (or a spouse) about this awesome blog post from last semester that deals specifically with tips to keep in mind when communicating with those persons!
Did you actually know that "... forcing ADHD kids to sit still and stop fidgeting actually impedes their learning."?? Be sure to check out this quick read - 'Stop Fidgeting' Is Exactly the Wrong Thing to Say to ADHD Kids.
If your kiddo is a bonafide fidgeter (I made that up but we are going to go with it!) then check out some of these easy "fidget friendly" toys to help assist kids in balancing their need for movement with concentration!
As a follow-up to this excellent presentation we wanted to remind our parents who may have a kiddo who has an ADD/ADHD diagnosis (or a spouse) about this awesome blog post from last semester that deals specifically with tips to keep in mind when communicating with those persons!
Did you actually know that "... forcing ADHD kids to sit still and stop fidgeting actually impedes their learning."?? Be sure to check out this quick read - 'Stop Fidgeting' Is Exactly the Wrong Thing to Say to ADHD Kids.
If your kiddo is a bonafide fidgeter (I made that up but we are going to go with it!) then check out some of these easy "fidget friendly" toys to help assist kids in balancing their need for movement with concentration!
Here's to finding the ability to slow down (oh, mindfulness anyone??) and remember the best practices for working with those ADD/ADHD folks you love so much!
Thanks,
Kristi Waidhofer
Thanks,
Kristi Waidhofer
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