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What You Need to Know About Adults and ADHD
Rumors. Does ADHD “go away” as people get older? Let’s see. What does science say? Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. Underdiagnosis is a major problem. At least 75% of adults who have ADHD do not know that they have it! It makes me wonder if the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 2020) statistics are true…
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Autism, Art, and Technology: A Trio for Success
The combination of art and technology spurs innovation in teens and adults with Autism. Art improves the learning, communication, and behavior. What’s the trick of the decade? Art and Technology. This is especially beneficial for teens on the Autism Spectrum. Here’s how it works.
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Emotional Control – The Ups and Downs for Teens and Young Adults with ADHD and Autism
Meltdown! We’re hanging around “our kids” with ADHD and Autism. Behavior goes up. Then it’s slowly down. Yelling. Crying. As a former teacher, I’ve got this long enough to know the issue. It’s called emotional self-regulation.
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Teens and Young Adults with ADHD – What Makes Them Unique?
People with ADHD have different brains than non-ADHD brains. No kidding! It has a smaller brain volume. There’s a different structure, function, and chemistry. What else? Read on to learn about the gifts of having ADHD.
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ADHD and Autism: Reading and Science. A Match Made in Heaven
Reading is more than decoding words on paper, especially in science. Students with ADHD and Autism struggle in comprehension of abstract concepts which makes success in the sciences difficult. Here are strategies to help.
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Depression And ADHD: What’s the Connection?
The connection between ADHD with depression is serious. Teens with ADHD are 10 times more likely to develop depression than their peers. It is 2.7 times more prevalent among adults. Research continues.
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Music Therapy for Autism
Everyone knows about Autism. Low functioning. High functioning. They’re everywhere. The question is…How can we help them? Try music therapy.
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Black Lives Matter for Teens with ADHD
#BlackLivesMatter, even though the movement is out of the headlines. Celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s impact on public education. What does race mean for African-American teens with ADHD?
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ADHD/Autism: Warning Signs for Learning Disabilities
About 50% of children and adolescents with ADHD have at least one learning disability. It’s about the same for children on the Autism Spectrum. Read more to learn about it.
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Using Magic to Teach Students with Autism (Hocus Focus)
Students on the Autism Spectrum face many challenges due to cognitive and executive dysfunction. This includes behavior, linguistics, and social cognition. Learn how magic helps to improve these and other outcomes.
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