AD/HD: Separating Facts From Fiction

Why am I including this on a blog about blindness and visual impairments? Because, just like sighted children, our children with visual impairments can have other conditions that need to be understood in order to provide the best teaching strategies for them.


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March 5, 2013 LD News Dear Kathy, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is a source of great debate, occasionally the butt of late-night talk show jokes, and is widely misunderstood. We know AD/HD is no laughing matter, though, especially for the one-third of people with LD who also have AD/HD. If your child is one of them, there are ways to sort it all out. In this issue, we clearly separate AD/HD fact from fiction and bring you a new video on this topic. Help us spread the truth by sharing these resources with others! Sincerely, The NCLD Team P.S. Check out our new e-books section where we bring together all of our e-books, toolkits, and guides so you can access the information you need on a specific topic in one easy download. Our e-books now offer read-aloud technology and can be printed or read on your mobile device.   Top Features AD/HD: Separating Fact from Fiction This video debunks some common myths about AD/HD and reveals the truth about the causes, proper diagnosis, management/treatment, and manifestations of the disorder. Get the straight scoop now. (8:27) AD/HD Resources You Can Trust Not sure where to turn for reliable information on AD/HD? We've carefully compiled a list of AD/HD-related videos, articles, books, and online resources you can trust.       LD and AD/HD Make Stress Worse Psychologist Jerome Schultz says, "For kids with LD and AD/HD, stress lives in the space between I need to and I don't know how to. Read an excerpt from his book and be on the lookout for two new articles he's writing for us! What Is AD/HD? This informative video clearly describes the three types of AD/HD, as well as the underlying causes and how the disorder impacts a person's executive functions. Watch and learn. (7:43) Using Apps for Kids with LD and AD/HD An educational advocate doubted that mobile apps would help her daughter with AD/HD and other disorders. She gave apps a try, and she was pleasantly surprised with the results. Out-of-the-Box Advocacy: Talk LD with Letters and Email Parent contributor Lyn Pollard extols the power of crafting personal letters and emails to key decision makers who have a say in the education of kids with LD. Read her tips for conveying your message. FEEDBACK Send us your thoughts on LD News for Parents, or suggest topics for new articles and new resources. SHARE THIS WITH A FRIEND Do you know someone who would enjoy this newsletter? Share it with them. VISIT NCLD'S WEB SITES LD.org GetReadytoRead.org RTINetwork.org DONATE Support NCLD Subscribe | Unsubscribe | View in Browser | Read our Privacy Policy LD News for Parents is brought to you by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10016. NCLD's LD News for Parents is made possible by NCLD's Board of Directors and other committed parents and supporters. © 2013 National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. All rights reserved. nonprofit software