ADHD

Even the most experienced teachers can find working with a 13-year-old adolescent challenging.

No teacher can make a "diagnosis" of a learning disability or an attention deficit disorder.

Although it can certainly make a dramatic difference, medication alone is rarely the cure-all for ADHD.

Forgetfulness and lack of organization are often associated with ADHD. These traits are even more frustrating in the case of a gifted student.

What should you do when you and your husband disagree about ADHD and special programs?

When a child with ADHD starts a new school, it's important to get him into special services as soon as possible.

Find some tips for helping reluctant readers with ADHD.

What should you do when school personnel are not familiar with giftedness traits?

Our fifth-grader has just been diagnosed as ADD. We want him to be able to do the best he can, but we're worried about putting him on drugs. What would you advise?

Homeschooling is very effective for most children labeled ADD. Children who have learning and/or behavior problems in the school system may even become symptom-free after a year or two of homeschooling.

Retention in a grade rarely has any positive effect unless there is also a change in the support services that the student receives.

There are a number of things you can do to help a child with ADHD make the transition to school.

A parent asks what long-term effects might be associated with the use of Ritalin on children.

Use this ADD/ADHD resource on environmental modifications to make your home ADHD-friendly for your child.

Don't dread bad behavior in public. Follow these ADD/ADHD resource guidelines to make your child's outings successful.

This ADD/ADHD resource will help you get bad behavior under control in your home.

These tips will help you cope with and manage your child's challenging behaviors.

Read an expert's advice on how to go about getting children tested for ADHD.