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Finding Bliss in Disruptive Classrooms: Heaven on Earth
Discover how mindfulness and music can transform disruptive classrooms into peaceful spaces. Find heaven on earth through rhythm, breath, and faith.
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Behavior Contracts Explained: A Tool for Managing ADHD and Autism in the Classroom
Behavior contracts are a popular tool for creating structured and positive learning environments, especially for students with ADHD and Autism. These agreements outline expected behaviors, rewards, and sometimes consequences. I’ve seen them a lot, but do they work? Yes, here’s how.
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How is the Brain of Teens with ADHD Different?
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?
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ADHD Teens: Forget About Yelling, Try These 10 Tips Instead.
They’re yelling. You’re yelling too. What should you do? Check out these 10 tips to help you out.
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10 Strategies to Deal with Autism Meltdowns in Teens
What’s the #1 do-away for teens with Autism? Parents and professionals agree. Meltdowns! Here are the what’s, why’s, and how to deal with them.
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Research: There’s a Causal Link Between Lead Exposure and ADHD!
Got negative symptoms of ADHD? Is your child extra hyper? Look around…it might be lead poisoning. Recent NIH research cites lead as “one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants, and it is suspected to be associated with ADHD.” The jury is still out on the entire potential risk for ADHD, but here’s what we do…
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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.


