Attention problems
I was remembering a conversation from back in the day when I went to the barber shop and had a flattop. My barber and I started talking about over-scheduled children. He wondered how parents keep up with all of their…
Why Comprehensive ADHD and LD Evaluations Matter When a student or professional works incredibly hard but doesn’t see results that match their effort, there is often an underlying “discrepancy.” A comprehensive evaluation for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Learning Disabilities (LD)…
Sleep deprivation shows up across a variety of diagnostic categories. Approximately 30% of adolescents between 13 and 25 suffer from a sleep disorder. When I ask teens how they’re feeling, they will frequently answer, “Tired.” One of the first questions…
Sleep is fundamental to good mental and physical health. Sleep is the first item on our symptom checklist when you come to our office to complete paperwork. Sleep deprivation affects working memory and attention and makes it difficult to manage…
The following program utilizes a response cost strategy conducted between the parent and the child in an unobtrusive manner. This program has been used effectively by regular classroom teachers with students who have high rates of off-task behavior. This program…