MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'classroom'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:40 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182089&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Funderstanding-add-and-adhd.php In the past, children that ignored their elders and could not seem to sit still were considered to be rambunctious or out of control and were oftentimes punished for their behavior. Thanks to research and advances made in modern medicine, doctors have discovered that children that display this kind of behavior may be suffering form ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Both of these conditions are a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to control their spontaneous responses. These responses include movement, speech, and attentiveness. It is estimated that 3 to 5 percent of children in the United States suffers from ADD/ ADHD. In other words, in a normal elementary school class chances are there is at least one child that... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182089 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5182089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169620&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fmedications-for-adhd-weighing-up-the-pros-and-the-cons.php Did you know that American children are three times more likely to be prescribed medications for ADHD than their counterparts in Europe? Medication for ADHD means basically psychostimulants or let me put it more bluntly, mind-altering drugs. Doctors talk about close monitoring when these medications for ADHD are used and there is a long list. Has the child a history of heart problems. blood pressure or depression? There are so many things to look out for that parents are switching away from medication for ADHD and looking at alternative ADHD therapy. Let us look at another alarming scenario about medications for ADHD. In Western Australia in the Perth area, more and more young people are using , or misusing these ADHD medications. One of the main ingredients is dexamphetamine and it is g... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169620 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5169620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159479&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fimportant-information-about-hyperactivity-adhd.php While not all children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are overly hyperactive, the ones that are can be a handful. Just ask any parent with a hyperactivity ADHD child to describe their experience and they would like say something along the lines of “I love my child but he/she has endless energy and seems to be driven by an internal motor that never stops”. Shortly after the explanation they normally collapse in a state of exhaustion. Hyperactivity ADHD can be broadly described as someone who is frequently moving in some way. Even when individuals are seated they are likely to be tapping their feet or hands. Hyperactivity ADHD is most often seen in children rather than adults. This is because as time goes by hyperactivity has a way of morphing itself into more of an intern... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159479 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5159479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130906&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fback-to-school-5-step-elementary-school-checklist-for-adhd-children.php With elementary school getting underway I thought it might be a good time to run through a five point checklist to assist parents in helping their young ADHD children get off to a good start, possibly avoiding some common pitfalls down the road. The basic structure for these five suggestions was inspired by writings from ADHD expert Dr. Michael Flannigan. Hopefully you will find them as interesting and helpful as I did. If you have a few minutes why don’t we get started. *Help them get organized. Organization is one of the biggest challenges ADHD children face and is likely to persist well past their elementary school years, even into adulthood. The sooner you start to work with your child in this area the better off they will be in the long-run. If your child is not new to elementar... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130906 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5130906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118821&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fhow-young-is-too-young-for-adhd-diagnosis.php Some parents notice signs of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in their kids even before they start school. The child may not be able to sit still for very long, or pay attention to games or television. However, not all children displaying these signs suffer from the disorder. Children develop and grow at different rates; therefore, it is crucial to get a professional opinion. ADHD may not be noticed by parents or others, and may go unobserved until the child runs into problems at school. Since school is very structured and task-oriented environment, ADHD will be more apparent there than anywhere else. It is often a teacher who first notices ADHD in a child. Teachers come into daily contact with all types of children, and, with experience, become aware of children who have learn... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118821 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103422&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fa-teachers-guide-to-adhd-classroom-management.php Well another school year is either already underway or about to get started and there is a good chance that your class will include at least a couple of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD for short. While the challenges presented by children with ADHD may push you to the brink there are some basic principles for ADHD classroom management that just might help you to provide these children with the best learning experience possible. As you may be aware ADHD is not easy to identify and there is no specific checklist of symptoms that one can refer to. To complicate the issue even further ADHD tends to overlap with other conditions such as learning disabilities and mood disorder. In fact, research tells us that ADHD only exists alone about 30% of the time. Few would... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103422 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096707&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fa-diet-for-adhd-that-really-works.php Children often show greatly improved levels of concentration and attention when given an appropriate diet for ADHD. There is overwhelming scientific data that clearly shows the correlation between an approved ADHD diet regimen and classroom and behavioral improvement in tested subjects. This is one of the simplest and safest changes you can incorporate into your family life that can positively impact your ADHD child. There are no rigid requirements and meal plans that distinguish a diet for ADHD improvement. It may be necessary for you to make a number of different modifications and exchanges in your meals before you discover the types of foods that should be included on a tailored ADHD diet that benefits your child. Although there are no guarantees some parents have reported that most or ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096707 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5096707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086377&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fmassage-calms-adhd-kids.php Helping Children Find Focus Cathy Ulrich Imagine lying on a massage table. As your massage therapist sets to work, you feel your body relax. Your muscles soften, your nervous system calms. Now, imagine how you feel when the massage is over–relaxed, alert, calm, and content. Anyone who has gotten a massage understands the many benefits that it offers. Massage is usually reserved for adults–or sometimes infants–but what about massage for kids and adolescents? If massage helps calm the body and improve alertness, how might it help kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Can children and teenagers who can’t sit still benefit from massage? Understanding ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is rapidly rising as the most common psychia... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086377 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5086377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077868&cid=t_122128_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FbVs7OP1xH_I%2F In recent years, we have witnessed the beginnings of a revolution in education.  Technology has fundamentally altered the way we do many things in daily life, but it is just starting to make headway in changing the way we teach.  Just as television shows like Sesame Street enhanced the passive learning of information for kids by teaching in a fun format, electronic games offer to greatly enhance the way kids and adults are taught by actively engaging them in the process. The Entertainment Software Association estimates that sixty-seven percent of American households play video or computer games [1].  They are especially popular among young males, with a recent study of teenagers by researchers at Yale reporting that 76.3% of male (and 29.2% of female) teens play video games [2].  These... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077868 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:36:31 +0100 5077868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069657&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadd-adhd-diet-ad-chinese-medicine.php Education, knowledge not remedies, fancy titles, etc. cures disease. The quickest cure is knowledge. Basic info to bring you up tp speed. 1. The body is not one structure and function but many that work together, for better (health) or worse (disease). You cannot cure one part (mind) and expect to be successful without curing all the parts (diet, digestion, elimination, respiration, etc.).   2. All disease progresses in stages. Stage 1 is always cause. Thought precedes action. Stage 1 for most skin diseases is poor diet. Poor diet tends to weaken (2) digestion, (3) elimination, (4) blood, (5) circulation, (6) organ disease, etc.  Most ADD ‘ diseases’  are stage 4 or higher. They generally start with poor diet. Stage 1. Poor diet: Long-term high protein, fat and starch and l... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069657 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5069657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057831&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-%25e2%2580%2593-comparing-men-to-women-symptoms-and-more.php ADHD is short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder formally known as ADD. This mental health disorder  is rapidly becoming the single most diagnosed mental health concern in the United States. For undetermined reason certain states have high rates of diagnosed cases (Alabama) with other states like Colorado being very low. But while there are obvious geographic differences there are also differences in how this mental health concern presents itself in men and women. Additionally, since there has been limited research dissecting ADHD in women the diagnostic criteria is male leaning, leaving many women desperately needing help out in the cold. In this article I pass on some of my personal experiences with attention deficit disorder to determining a few differences in behavior as wel... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057831 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050950&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Ftwo-adhd-factors-you-may-not-know-about.php A.D.H.D, attention deficit hyperactive disorder currently affects 5 to 10% of school age children in the United States.  Your child may have ADHD if he has difficulty focusing, difficulty waiting in line, interrupts conversations, has difficulty keeping still, cannot remain seated in the classroom, is easily distracted, procrastinates, makes careless mistakes with schoolwork or homework and is disorganized.  Children with ADHD tend to have difficulty in school and at times socializing with others.  Approximately 50% of children with ADHD grow up to be adults with ADHD.  The same issues make it more difficult to obtain and sustain employment as adults. A recent study in the scientific journal Attention Deficit Disorder found two factors associated with ADHD which everyone concerned wi... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050950 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5050950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028740&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Ffight-adhd-and-help-your-children-become-more-attentive-with-natural-supplements.php Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the newest name that has been given to a group of disorders of the central nervous system. With the long list of names this disorder has been given over the years, it is often confusing as to which criteria are for a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children in the United States have ADHD, meaning that at least one child in a classroom of twenty-five to thirty children will have ADHD. There are three times as many boys diagnosed with ADHD, but the condition is increasingly being diagnosed in girls as well. Although ADHD was primarily thought of as a childhood disorder, it can be found in adults as well. Experts have estimated that as many as 8 million adults may be affected, but 80 percent of them d... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028740 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5028740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008469&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fgetting-help-for-adhd-what-proactive-caring-parents-need-to-know.php Getting help for ADHD is critical if your child is to have a normal and productive life. Trying to deal with even the simplest of daily routines can become a major struggle for ADHD kids and so the quicker you can get a diagnosis and begin treatment, the better it will be for everyone involved in your child’s life. ADHD is a neurological disorder that impairs a child’s ability to focus and concentrate. It can also include hyperactive tendencies but doesn’t necessarily have to. Children with ADHD have a difficult time doing any activity which requires concentration. In order to get help for ADHD, you need to consider each facet of your child’s life and implement a many pronged approach in order to achieve effective treatment. There are many directions you can turn ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008469 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992829&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-in-kids.php ADHD or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is often misunderstood by most of the parents. You will have a much easier time with your child diagnosed with ADHD if you have proper understanding of this disease. Parenting your child with ADHD can be stressful without realizing the complete nature of this disease. There is a striking increase in the ADHD kids during the recent years and effective treatment techniques have been implemented for the treatment of this disease in children. Even if children may not have all the symptoms of ADHD, they can also have this disease with minor symptoms. Before going into the details of this disease, it is vital to understand the different types of ADHD in children. Having knowledge about these type of diseases would be helpful for successful parenti... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992829 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4992829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976052&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Faddadhd-kid-think-again.php If you are heading to the doctor to find out whether your child has ADHD, bring this list with you and ask questions before making a final decision. While doing the research for my books, Learning vs Testing, What’s Food Got To Do With It?, and Instant Learning For Amazing Grades, I discovered nearly 20 things that can mimic the symptoms of ADD or ADHD. According to Frank Barnhill, M.D., and many other of the world’s top medical doctors, ADD, now officially referred to as ADHD, is a diagnosis of exclusion first. Dr. Barnhill and I created this list so you can get a thorough and high quality diagnosis for your child. You may be surprised to discover that your child’s ADD symptoms are actually something else in disguise. 1. Thyroid Disease. An underactive thyroid can ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976052 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4976052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960205&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Ftreating-adhd-what-treatment-choices-are-available-to-parents.php When my 8 year old son was almost 5 years old, he was diagnosed with ADHD.  We then set out on a long, arduous task of working thru many different ADHD treatment programs, doctors, and school programs to address his issues. If you are embarking on that same journey, my best piece of advice is to trust your instincts as a parent and learn everything you can about this condition.  If you are reading this article, you are probably somewhat familiar with ADHD but just to set a common background, this is how most of the medical community describe ADHD. Characterized by ‘pervasive inattention’ and/or ‘hyperactivity-impulsivity’, ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder results in significant behavioral and cognitive impairment. ADHD is frequently tied to an imbalance in... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960205 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4960205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953159&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fsucceeding-with-adhd.php ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a kind of disorder where the patient is cannot concentrate and can be distracted effortlessly, he is hyperactive and impatient with spontaneous temper patterns. His main fault is inability to pay attention on the work done. subsequent identity for ADHD is Hyperkinetic Disorder (HKD) and this disarray is found mostly among kids (7% from age 6-11 years) and also around 4% of elders suffer from ADHD.` ADHD is usually found in kids who have trouble in concentration as they get bored simply and remove the whole irritation on their studies. Though they may be intelligent children who normally produce trouble all around, remember things easily, they are shy and don\’t tend to mix up around with family and friends, they are repeatedly humilia... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953159 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4953159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934576&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadd-and-adhd-%25e2%2580%2593-the-drug-free-solution.php By Tom Ryan (Hypnotist) Are you suffering the consequences of watching your child going through the traumatic experience of ADD/ADHD, of not being able to concentrate, of being disruptive in class and at home as well as all the other expressions of those conditions? Has anybody told you these conditions can quickly and easily be corrected and your child can go on to live a perfectly normal and productive life? Would you like your child to be free of labels, pills and their consequences or the need for them? Have you had enough of what doesn’t work and its consequences for your child? Would you like to know what does work and will give your child the opportunity to experience a normal pill free, label free, ADD/ADHD free life? How Would You Like To Experience Wh Read More (Source: Li... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934576 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4934576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934583&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fwhat-are-the-signs-of-adhd.php The signs of ADHD are the indicators that you have the Symptoms of ADHD.You can find these indicators and help others find them to.Doing this will give you the power to change your behaviour and take control of your ADHD.Don’t quite follow?Let me explain. The Cold Analogy A symptom of a cold is a runny nose.   A sign of a cold is to blow your nose or have tissues in your pocket. A symptom of the flu is chills A sign of the flu is staying wrapped up in your bed. A symptom of ADHD is impulsivity.   A sign of ADHD is having your name written on the board for outbursts in the classroom. Inattention is a symptom of ADHD. Not understanding assignments because of inattention during a lesson is a sign of ADHD. It can be a lot easier to pick up the signs of ADHD than the actual symptoms.  ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934583 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4934583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911675&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadaptations-for-teaching-children-with-adhd.php If you are a teacher who has been challenged by the task of teaching children with ADHD, the idea itself may be overwhelming. You may have images of children bouncing off the walls in your classroom disrupting all learning. Before you enter a full blown panic, understand that there are many things you can do to encourage their learning and full participation in your class environment. Plan for Success Understand that each child with ADHD will have slightly different manifestations of the condition; one may not be able to sit still while another needs to roam. Placing the roaming child towards the back of the class so they can get up for a quick wander or getting the fidgeter an exercise ball to sit on may resolve the distraction issues presented to other students can help when teaching chi... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911675 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4911675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893692&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Finattentive-adhd-looking-at-possible-remedies-which-are-perfectly-safe.php Interesting research form The University of Stockholm on children with inattentive ADHD has raised hopes that there may well be alternatives to treating ADHD without using harmful and risky psychostimulants. Inattentive ADHD causes a lot of problems for both kids and teachers. It is also interesting to note that many girls suffer from this type of ADHD and they are often forgotten or go unnoticed because if they are inattentive, they are not creating a disturbance, unlike the hyperactive kids. The research at Stockholm showed that the addition of white noise in a classroom actually helped the inattentive kids to concentrate and focus better. They were given a list of things to remember which was read out to them. When there was white noise turned on, they actually did much better than when... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893692 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4893692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883753&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fnon-medicinal-treatment-of-adhd-how-to-raise-happier-children-without-relying-on-amphetamines.php Non medicinal treatment of ADHD can cover anything from counselling, family therapy and child behavior modification. They all have one thing in common and that is that they aim to teach the child coping skills in managing day to day events, at school and in making friends. If the child is taught these, that is half the battle. SOS Nanny There is a popular program on Italian TV at the moment which is called ‘SOS Nanny’. The nanny observes the family for the first few days and then recommends and supervises an action plan to get the family back on track. All the episodes seem to be a repeat in that the same problems crop up again and again!. There are no structured routines, TV dominates the household and children are incapable of feeding themselves and or even sleeping on their... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883753 Sun, 29 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4883753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872273&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Ftreating-childhood-adhd-requires-finesse.php Treating childhood ADHD has become exceedingly common in our society, but one has to wonder why there has been such a surge is children who are diagnosed this way and whether drugs are the only option. There seems to be a very casual approach to tossing high powered medications at children, and the effects aren’t always what you would expect. People react differently to the same condition, depending upon their age, and treatment needs to be tailored to the individual needs. Early Detection is Common It isn’t uncommon for children who have ADD or ADHD to start displaying symptoms at a very early age. Childhood ADHD is often noted as early as infancy. Inattention, hyperactivity and other symptoms are often clear, even before school age. Typical Behaviors A child who seems to cons... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872273 Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4872273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862633&cid=t_122128_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F23%2Fthe-critical-thinker-academy-interview-with-kevin-delaplante%2F The Critical Thinker Academy is a site that offers video tutorials on a wide range of critical thinking topics, such as logic, argumentation, and critical reasoning and essay writing. Philosophy professor Kevin deLaplante, with over 14 years of teaching experience, developed the videos. In the interview below, deLaplante provides detailed answers to various questions on critical thinking.  If you are interested in critical thinking and its implications I am sure you will enjoy this two-part interview. In a nutshell, what is the Critical Thinker Academy? The Critical Thinker Academy is a website that hosts video tutorial courses on a variety of topics related to logic, argumentation and critical thinking. It also has some courses on essay writing. I produce all the content for the site, a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862633 Mon, 23 May 2011 20:35:15 +0100 4862633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853025&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fhandling-adhd-issues-4-things-parents-must-know.php The first thing to realize in handling ADHD issues is that it is not a disease and it does not mean that your kid is going to turn into a criminal or a drug addict. While it is true that there is a higher incidence of crime among adults who had ADHD, there is the indisputable fact that many people with ADHD have grown up to be successful and responsible adults. In a recent interview, the Director of the National Council On Alcoholism %26 Drug Abuse points out that college students who are abusing Adderall to study for longer marathons, are exposing themselves to risks of depression, impaired judgment and addiction. This is one of the most controversial ADHD issues. This is for college students so there are risks for children on these drugs and we should remember that the human brain goes o... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853025 Sat, 21 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4853025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841760&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fa-dummies-guide-to-adhd.php This is what ADHD is…Your child’s behaviours are unpredictable and no one in the family can agree as everyone is under stress from it and there are many argumentsYour child cannot go out and live a normal life ‘ even a visit to the shops is a nightmare with everyone looking in condemnation and criticism.No one at school really understands and all you keep getting is an endless stream of phone calls to come and collect your child which means there is no break from the ADHD behaviour routine for you.Your child is unhappy and not achieving. Other children in the family are suffering.Your partner is not working with you , only criticising or perhaps your relationship has broken down altogether as a result of your child’s behaviour At least 5% of children today have thes... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841760 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4841760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829101&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-and-children-%25e2%2580%2593-strengths-weaknesses-and-school.php The story behind ADHD and children is one of self regulation. Put in another way a push and pull struggle for self control. As you may already realize the inability to consistently self regulate behavior can throw up a myriad of roadblocks on the path to achieving ones goals. It is not unusual for a normal child to occasionally daydream, lose their homework, act impulsively, or get antsy at the dinner table when the Brussel sprouts are served. Hey, Brussel sprouts make me a little nervous as well. But when we are talking about ADHD and children we are talking about more than that occasional case of restlessness. The primary symptoms of ADHD are inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity or restlessness. There is also a long list of secondary symptoms including loss of self esteem and anxi... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829101 Sat, 14 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4829101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803327&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fparenting-tips-for-adhd-buy-these-3-objects.php In this article I want to tell you about three simple objects that you can buy which will really help you instead of giving you rather banal advice about parenting tips for ADHD! The first object is a stability ball. Research has now shown that when a child with ADHD is allowed to make some movement when concentrating on homework, then his brain is helped to focus. These should also be bought by schools. How many times have we drummed our fingers, twisted our hair or doodled when doing a mental task or when we had to sit through a boring meeting. This secondary activity did not prevent us from listening and maybe it stopped us from falling asleep! There is quite a lot of research on this. Dr. John Ratey has written a book called Spark in which he talks about how a secondary physical activi... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803327 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4803327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794951&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fchildhood-adhd-can-create-serious-academic-challenges-for-young-children.php Many of the challenges of childhood ADHD revolve around inattention, thought hyperactivity and impulsive behavior are not far behind. For those with childhood ADHD the structured world we live in is a challenging place filled with academic and social challenges. Some will succeed on their own despite these challenges, while many others will fail unless some form of effective help is found. ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can provide serious hurdles for children in a school setting. These children tend to be very creative but fail to have the ability to focus on things that aren’t of interest to them. On the other hand things they find interesting will grab their attention in almost an obsessive way making it hard to change gears at times. Another point in... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794951 Thu, 05 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4794951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789334&cid=t_122128_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F04%2Fpsych-central-roundup-the-death-of-osama-bin-laden%2F By now, you know the news: Osama bin Laden is no more. Whether he died in a blazing gunfight or was taken out by surprise (the reports are a little vague here), Seal Team 6 completed their mission. And for some people, that completed mission was cause for celebration.  Last Sunday evening and Monday morning, American flags were hoisted into the air, people stood out on the streets cheering and the internet was buzzing with elation. If you owned a Twitter or Facebook account, you saw it.  I certainly did.  In fact, I learned about bin Laden’s death before the President even announced it: I was Facebook chatting with the very friend who was sitting next to me almost 10 years ago when the twin towers came down and suddenly, status updates were exploding. “I think Osama bin La... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789334 Wed, 04 May 2011 20:52:45 +0100 4789334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775500&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fhelpful-strategies-for-teaching-adhd-children.php Impulsiveness, lack of attention and hyperactivity are the common traits of children with ADHD. All of these can make it hard to teach children in a school environment. Therefore it is important that when teaching ADHD children the day is carefully planned to try and ensure the children are kept organized and motivated to complete tasks. Teachers who have ADHD children in their classes need to be accepting and accommodating of the condition. Although some children with ADHD may have learning difficulties that are associated with ADHD behaviors, they are not unintelligent, they just need to be given the right environment in which to learn. So, what steps can be taken to effectively teach ADHD children? First and foremost, it helps to understand their uniqueness. Take a look at the list of s... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775500 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4775500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762855&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom-are-you-getting-the-best-deal-possible-for-your-child.php As everybody knows there are the IEP (individualized education plan) and 504 plans to help with ADHD in the classroom. These are the instruments used to guarantee FAPE (free and appropriate education). But what happens when there are problems or you feel that the IEP plan is not being implemented as it should be? Here are some guidelines to ensure that you are getting the best deal possible for your child. Let us have a look first at the normal accommodations under the IEP and 504 plans. Your child may be entitled to special seating arrangements and also have a modified homework plan. They should also be getting breaks between assignments and they should be allowed to have set of books at home, thus avoiding forgetting them at school. As regards seating, they should either be at the front ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762855 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4762855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747758&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fthe-adhd-answers-youamp039re-looking-for.php Parents look for ADHD answers…sometimes in the wrong places. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, partly because so many kids are affected by it (around 3-5% of all children), and partly because adults somehow expect children to act up and misbehave at some point. Below are the top five most common concerns of parents who have kids with ADHD. Hopefully, these ADHD answers can help guide you in your quest for effective ADHD management and treatments, as well. 1. Is ADHD just a phase? Respected paediatric, psychiatric, and psychological associations have classified ADHD as a real disorder. It is not merely a phase that comes with childhood, in the same ways bed-wetting or lack of motivation is in fact, ADHD is widely accepted by speci... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747758 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4747758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734357&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-your-child-and-school.php Hyperactive children seem to be on the go all the time. Running around touching or playing with whatever they see in sight. They can talk constantly and squirm and fidget in their seats. Internally restless, they often feel the need and stress the need to stay busy. Impulsive behavior is another symptom of ADHD. Impulsive children will often blurt our inappropriate comments, display emotions and act without regard for the consequences of their conduct. Signs of hyperactivity-impulsivity are feeling restless, squirming while seated, running, climbing, or getting up from their seats when quite behavior is expected, blurting out answers out of turn, can’t wait in line or take turns. Children who are inattentive get bored easily with a task or assignment only after a few minutes into i... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734357 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4734357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724067&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fhomeopathic-adhd-treatments-time-to-make-a-change-and-really-help-your-child-to-cope.php It is unbelievable that the most popular treatment for ADHD to-day is still based on amphetamine like drugs. In addition, nobody knows exactly how they work, what their long term effects are and there are certain health risks. As regards the latter, there are over 7,000 pages on the Internet which deal with sudden deaths caused by Ritalin! Finally, the effects of these drugs seem to wear off after two or three years. So, when homeopathic ADHD treatments are criticized by the supporters of these drugs, you can understand why I get a little overheated! After all, let us face it, homeopathic ADHD treatments are not harmful to health, there are no side effects and work for many ADHD children. The fact that we are dealing with extremely diluted quantities of naturally sourced ingredients need n... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724067 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4724067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704791&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fside-effects-of-medication-for-adhd-people-three-uncomfortable-questions-that-need-to-be-answered.php Have you heard of ABC? No, not the first three letters of the alphabet! This is part of the program developed by Dr. David Katz of Yale University. He has set out to show that because of the issues connected with side effects of medication for ADHD people, there are non drug solutions for ADHD. The ABC program which stands for Activity Bursts in the Classroom shows teachers how to deal with short activity bursts in the classroom so that their hyperactivity, restlessness and general fidgeting cam be released in a harmless and non disruptive way. It is fascinating to learn how Dr. Katz was almost forced to develop the program as his son had ADHD and the promises and risks of ADHD stimulant and non-stimulant drugs were anything but convincing. Going back to the whole question of the side effe... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704791 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4704791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693394&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-treatment-what-are-the-goals.php Do you know what you’re hoping to get out of your ADHD child’s treatment? Do you have a treatment plan that shows you how and why you’re working on a specific ADHD problem? There are several important goals to strive for in ADHD treatment. Here are a few. 1. You want to help your ADHD child feel better about himself. Having ADHD is hard. It feels awful to be ‘different,’ and ADHD is about as different as you can get without having some noticeable physical difference. 2. You want to help your ADHD child do better in school. Most ADHD kids are very bright, and most ADHD kids are underachievers. I know I was, and my son is. 3. You want to help your ADHD child follow home and classroom rules. Being in trouble all the time is a part of ADHD, and we all know being ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693394 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4693394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676947&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Flearning-adhd-honest-answers-and-effective-solutions.php Learning ADHD or ADHD which gets in the way of learning is common both in school and behavior. There is nothing worse for a student than to thoroughly prepared for a test or examine only to draw a blank when testing time rolls around. These students are often labeled as slackers or underachievers, when in fact they may try as hard as or harder than anyone. Another interesting fact about individuals with learning ADHD is that they often have very high IQ levels. In order to find answers about learning ADHD we must first delve into the condition itself then investigate possible solutions.  The three primary symptoms of ADHD are inattention/distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity or restlessness. Symptoms begin before the age of seven, last for a minimum of 6 months, and present majo... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676947 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4676947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664356&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-diagnosing-diagnosing-adhd-in-your-child.php Adhd Diagnosing Everyone in a private practice setting who runs with children or adults is going to suffer their own perception on how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – ADD or ADHD – should be diagnosed. Some clinics take the perspective that ‘more is good,’ and will recommend a large battery of tests, often losing many thousands of dollars. Other clinics, typically amid hurried physicians, will just give a brief display scales to the parents and then make a quick diagnosis and prescribe treatment, normally a medication. Unfortunately neither of these kinds of extremes is in the patient’s best interest. If you are the parent of a child or teenager who is struggling in school, and perhaps at livlihood in general, you should be familiar with what causes... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664356 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4664356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642796&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fwhat-the-future-holds-for-the-person-with-adhd.php   What The Future Holds For a Person With ADHD On the web there is a site completely dedicated to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This site has a video series available under FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions) which addresses various topics all of which are about ADHD. This video series, committed to the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, was written and narrated by a professional clinician experienced in treating ADHD patients. Appearing to be highly knowledgeable on this topic, his approach is quite professional. This video series is presented by MegaTech, Inc. which is the maker of the ADHD technological, treatment game, Cups and Balls.                 The ninth video in this video series describes what the future is most likely to hold for a per... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642796 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4642796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626926&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-in-high-school-tips-for-teachers-and-parents.php   The cases of ADHD in elementary and kindergarten received great attention because educators recognize the importance of making early interventions. The prognosis for ADHD children is better when help is given at younger ages. Many cases of young children with ADHD eventually overcome this mental disorder. Thus, medications, assistive technologies, and teacher strategies are targeted towards the improvement of preschool and elementary students. The result is that there is very little literature that can be accessed by parents and teachers who are tasked to help high school students who have ADHD. The case of ADHD in a high school student is complicated because the teen has to contend with the normal developmental issues while struggling to cope with ADHD symptoms. Fortunately, a few high... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626926 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4626926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615273&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-adolescents-what-does-it-all-mean-in-the-classroom.php I recently was told a story about a 14 year old student with ADHD whowhen given a less than compelling written homework assignment proceeded tomarch to the front of the class and tear it up right in front of the teacher,and then march back to his seat as if nothing had happened. Inattention no (or possibly indirectly), impulsivity yes, andhyperactivity maybe. But regardless of what ADHD may have been driving thisbehavior it drives home the point that ADHD adolescents as a group are lesspredictable than their non ADHD peers. It also highlights the unforeseenbehavioral problems which can, and often do, occur. Other than the obvious conduct problems there are other areas where ADHDadolescents will exhibit signs of the disorder. They may not be very good atpaying close attention to detail, con... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615273 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4615273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592542&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Feffective-solutions-for-adhd-in-the-classroom.php ADHD in the classroom can be a challenge for teachers, students and the ADHD child alike.  Because ADHD is not something which a child can easily control, it means that symptoms are likely to affect him and everyone around him.  That means taking a concerted approach to try and make life easier for everyone involved. The first and foremost point to remember when dealing with an ADHD child is that the hyperactivity, anger, restlessness and lack of concentration which they exhibit are not deliberate.  These are symptoms of a neurological disorder and these children need to be handled with the same amount of patience and understanding as any child with another illness would be.  Taking a negative approach will only exacerbate the situation. Unfortunately, especially in today’s weakened... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592542 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4592542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575146&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom.php When a parent has to find out what is going on in his or her ADHD child’s classroom, there are a few essential points to bear in mind. ADHD in the classroom needs to be looked at from many standpoints. First, if the child is on medication, you have to make sure that the dosage time fits in with the school timetable. Many kids arrive at school half asleep because the medication has not yet kicked in. This problem can be avoided by using ADHD homeopathic remedies which I will outline below. Resist any recommendation by teachers who want your child on medication as that is for you to decide. There are horror stories about teachers insisting on ADHD children being medicated. Once you have established that there is an IES or 504 plan in place at the school, then you should talk to the cla... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575146 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4575146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560448&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fclassroom-strategies-for-autism-changing-your-child-one-step-at-a-time.php Classroom Strategies For Autism Autistic children often have behaviors that can merely get under one’s nerve. However, regardless how tempting scolding an autistic child may be, it is always right to try to be like the pleasant way of working at things as this moment possible outcome to definite changes in the simple behavior. Classroom Strategies For Autism Your child’s behavior is only as good as your responses to them. If you respond to your child’s tantrum, whether by telling him to stop or by rewarding him, you are reinforcing the recurrence of the improper behavior. More often than not, children throw a feat to call your attention. If your child succeeds in doing so by way of tantrums, it is likely for him to repeat such behavior. Whereas if you ignore it and reward... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560448 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4560448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4545078&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fchild-add-test-quick-and-easy-online-add-adhd-diagnosis.php Child Add Test When dealing with Adult ADD it is absolutely imperative that you get yourself diagnosed as eventually as you can. Online adult ADD test helps you understand your state better so that the best corrective measures may be taken. Also the online adult add test is cheaper as opposed to a large amount of methods of diagnosing the condition. Child Add Test One of the most pressing problems encountered while dealing with a diagnosis conducted by a trained psychotherapist is that the person concerned is put in a condition where they may consciously or unconsciously exaggerate, downplay or even blatantly deny certain questions which they may think are too embarrassing to answer. Such inaccurate responses bring down the accuracy of the diagnosis leading to complications in the treatmen... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4545078 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4545078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527887&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-classroom-strategies-educating-the-adhd-child.php Adhd Classroom Strategies ADHD ADHD is an affliction that affects 9% of American children to varying degrees. The letters stand for ‘attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder’ and it is characterized by an inability to pay attention and an inability to stay still for for a while periods of time. There is no single test that doctors use to diagnose this problem, rather properties use a combination of psychological tests and anecdotal evidence from a wide variety of sources. It began to come to the public’s attention something like 25 years ago and, as a result, became a catch-all diagnosis for multiple behavioral problems. Now, teachers and parents are more cautious before suggesting the present a child be tested for ADHD. In general, a child are required to exhibit six or ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527887 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4527887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527889&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Ffinding-the-right-adhd-classroom-begins-with-five-simple-steps.php It is safe to say that while awareness of attention deficit disorder is rising there is still a great deal of skepticism both with doctors and educators. If your child is in a classroom headed by an educator that still doesn’t accept the existence of ADHD, despite the overwhelming evidence to the contrary, your child could be in for a rough go of it. Truthfully at this point your goal should be to do everything in your power to find a more favorable ADHD classroom rather than allow your child to be subjected to the failures that are sure to come. Before we get into a few simple steps as what to look for let’s quickly review a general description of the this condition according to the AMA.  ADHD is a mental illness characterized by difficulty paying attention and a high degree of restl... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527889 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4527889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3172238&cid=t_122128_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fnimpyj7Rjec%2F This report and other recent studies show that online learning, distance learning, and self-learning in general, are not only more convenient, but, in fact, more effective than the classroom, for high school, college and adult learners. In the last decade, the Internet, the MP3 player, the iPhone, and other mobile devices,as well as social networking sites, language exchange communities, online learning systems, university courses online and more, have changed how we deal with knowledge. Independent programmer-entrepreneurs are constantly developing new learning applications. The language lab is already obsolete, can the college lecture hall be far behind? The walls of academia, and the costs of learning, are crumbling before our eyes and ears. For those who are conditioned to think that l... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3172238 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:13:45 +0100 3172238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824050&cid=t_122128_107_f&fid=35041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Fdigitalbio%2F%7E3%2FKmX6YT2Y9cw%2Fcommunity_science_at_puget_sou.php We always see interesting creatures whenever we walk on the beach. Now, a new program from the University of Washington and the state department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking to enlist beach walkers in a community science project where they can help monitor biodiversity. Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post... (Source: Discovering Biology in a Digital World) Discovering Biology in a Digital World blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824050 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:11:27 +0100 2824050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376274&cid=t_122128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F7QxFsvO-fa0%2F If a child is severely ill, the last thing you want is to have him or her become disconnected with school. Interacting with other kids can not only help them laugh and feel “more normal,” but it can also speed up their recovery time. A report from CNN says it can also transport home bound kids to the classroom in some cases. All they have to do is log on, and they can see and hear their regular class, their fellow students, and the teacher. I think this is a great way for kids to stay connected. A friend of mine had cancer when we were both very young, and she missed tons of school while trying to recuperate at home. If we would have had something like this, her recovery might have been quicker. At the very least, she wouldn’t have had the added stress of having to catch... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376274 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:18:29 +0100 2376274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027201&cid=t_122128_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FKfyGG7tbK7Q%2F One of my students is writing her senior thesis on environmental psychology and classrooms for special needs students. This is the fourth year I’ve known her; she’s an education major and has a special needs sibling, and I’ve long shared stories with her about Charlie and found her a sympathetic and supportive presence. Early yesterday afternoon, she stopped by my office and she asked me a series of questions, as research for her thesis, and I’ve been reflecting on her questions and my answers to them. What do you worry most about for Charlie? I’m afraid this one was too easy to answer: A job and a place to live, I said. And paused. I said: What happens to Charlie when we’re gone……. The other questions evoked less overtly existential sorts of... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027201 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:05:26 +0100 2027201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1980867&cid=t_122128_107_f&fid=35041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Fdigitalbio%2F%7E3%2F461216257%2Fusing_the_mrsa_database_to_tea.php There's no question that the ability to work with information is one that will be required and valued for a long time to come. I think it's imperative for teachers to have students practice this skill whenever an opportunity comes about. The problem for many teachers is finding the time to identify good data sets. MRSA stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a serious problem for hospital patients. Six of out seven people who become infected with MRSA, get it from some kind of health-care facility. In 2007, the CDC issued a report claiming that 18,000 people die every year from invasive MRSA infections, a higher number than US deaths from AIDS. Luckily, the Seattle Times has put together a nice database on MRSA infections that can be freely used by anyone and can ... Discovering Biology in a Digital World blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1980867 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:50:38 +0100 1980867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964094&cid=t_122128_107_f&fid=35041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Fdigitalbio%2F%7E3%2F454108904%2Fweekend_fun_build_your_own_vir.php If you're going to create a new life form (even if it's only digital), Sunday Saturday seems like the best day to give it a try. Reposted from an earlier year. Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post... (Source: Discovering Biology in a Digital World) Discovering Biology in a Digital World blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964094 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:17:11 +0100 1964094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1943627&cid=t_122128_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F08%2Fwhat-stigma-abstract%2F Angela Onwuachi-Willig, Emily Houh, and Mary Campbell have posted an intriguing article, “Cracking the Egg: Which Came First - Stigma or Affirmative Action?” (forthcoming 96 California Law Review (2008)) on SSRN.  Here’s the abstract. * * * This Article examines the strength of arguments concerning the causal connection between racial stigma and affirmative action. In so doing, this article reports and analyzes the results of a survey on internal stigma (feelings of dependency, inadequacy, or guilt) and external stigma (the burden of others’ resentment or doubt about one’s qualifications) for the Class of 2009 at seven public law schools, four of which employed race-based affirmative action policies when the Class of 2009 was admitted and three of which did n... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943627 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:54:04 +0100 1943627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930298&cid=t_122128_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F97EsowU0W30%2F High ceilings spur creative thinking, according to a recent study which did get me thinking about this: Charlie’s middle school classroom has a much lower ceiling than last year’s elementary school classroom last year, which was in a different building in a different part of our town. And, while his room last year had a row of windows that looked out to a playground and trees, this year’s room is on the far side of a corridor. There are windows, but they look out onto a hallway. Lower ceilings and a lack of outside-looking windows aren’t the reason that Charlie’s transition to middle school has had its downs and ups and plateaus. But a little more light maybe, of a natural kind……… Tags: anxiety, asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, classroom d... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930298 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:05:52 +0100 1930298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930764&cid=t_122128_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F440107576%2F A beautiful initiative, featured in the New York Times today: Coming Full Circle: - "In a typical Montessori classroom, teachers use category-sorting exercises to help young students see patterns and connections. But the participants in this group were mostly in their 80s and on the other side of the cognitive development curve. They are residents at an assisted-living facility for people with dementia called Hearthstone at the Esplanade, which has six other homes in New York State and Massachusetts. Since July the residents have participated in a full-time program of Montessori-based activities designed for people with memory deficiencies." - "A common misconception about people with dementia, Dr. Camp said, is that they no longer learn. But they do: residents learn to find... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930764 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:53:36 +0100 1930764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1739254&cid=t_122128_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FmDdayWTBpuY%2F A Bay Area woman was sentence to seven years in prison for posing as a school volunteer or teaching assistant—-and, in one case, the sister of an autistic sibling—-to gain access to classrooms, where she stole teachers’ wallets and, in some cases, opened up credit cards under their names. It’s estimated that the woman, Tynesha West, stole about $100,000. The August 28th Contra Costa Times quotes a special education teacher who says that West “harmed us more than the money, credit cards, gift cards and identities she stole,” a Lafayette teacher wrote. “She stole all that we stand for: working hard, playing fair and square, following the rules, kindness to others, honesty, being a good citizen — just to name a few.” I can’t say this wou... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739254 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:57:05 +0100 1739254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1739844&cid=t_122128_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F376314627%2F Welcome to the 186th edition of the Carnival of Education, the weekly virtual gathering of dozens of bloggers to discuss all things education. Q: Why do you say this edition is "brain-based"? A: Because the Q&A frame we are using is inspired by how Chris at Ouroboros recently hosted Encephalon Brain and Mind blog carnival. (Is classic Greek making a comeback?). Q: As educators, what inspires us to do what we do? A: Tracy suggests, "Hope for the future". Q: And what may happen in the future? A: Eric proposes that the field can learn much about how athletes train their minds and bodies to maximize performance. Q: What should not happen in the future? A: Dave hopes we stop the Textbook Insanity, killing trees to create books not everyone uses. Q: What comes first, sub... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739844 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:38:44 +0100 1739844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1729766&cid=t_122128_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F372105454%2F The Secret to Success New research says social-emotional learning helps students in every way. -- by Daniel Goleman Schools are beginning to offer an increasing number of courses in social and emotional intelligence, teaching students how to better understand their own emotions and the emotions of others. It sounds warm and fuzzy, but it's a trend backed up by hard data. Today, new studies reveal that teaching kids to be emotionally and socially competent boosts their academic achievement. More precisely, when schools offer students programs in social and emotional learning, their achievement scores gain around 11 percentage points. That's what I heard at a forum held last December by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). (Disclosure: I'm a co-founder of C... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1729766 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:48:47 +0100 1729766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1686621&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Flife-with-crohns%2Fkelly%2Faugust-check-in-how-is-your-crohns-today%2F I missed our July edition of “How is your Crohn’s Today?” The month of July just seemed to fly by so fast and now it is already August. I just don’t know where the time went. Before I know it, 2009 will be here and I will have to learn to write a new date on my checks (it took me months to write 2008 instead of 2007). So…how is your Crohn’s today? I hope well, or at least better than yesterday. As for me, I am doing better than last week. I think I have made it through the lowering of the prednisone and will stay at this level for another two weeks. Mostly because I have a class in Washington D.C. on the 18th and I don’t want to rock the boat until after that. I really don’t want to get up to go to the bathroom 100 times during the class (oka... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1686621 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:56:16 +0100 1686621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1658117&cid=t_122128_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F07%2F27%2Fmassachusetts-legislators-are-asking-should-twins-always-be-separated-in-the-classroom%2F For an optimal learning experience, is it better for school-age twins to remain together in the same classroom, or go their separate ways? Who should make this decision, schools or parents? The Massachusetts state Senate is currently considering a bill that will give parents full authority over their twins’ classroom placements, amid protests from the “many school officials and behavior specialists [who] ardently stand by the practice of separating twins”, according to an article in yesterday’s Boston Globe. Opponents of the bill believe that separation “is the best way to foster a stronger sense of self and independence in the children and minimize the likelihood that they will cover for one another’s academic weaknesses”: “Twins are never 50-50 in their skills a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1658117 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:56:40 +0100 1658117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1647692&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fadhd-child-bill-of-rights.php I was cleaning up the hard drive on my laptop and I found the following text. I can’t remember where I found it and the author is listed as “unknown”, but there is a lot of good stuff here. It might be a good document to pass on to your child’s teacher to help them to understand how to teach and communicate with the ADHD child. Bill of Rights for Children with ADDHELP ME TO FOCUS … Please teach me through my sense of touch. I need “hands-on” and body movement.I NEED TO KNOW WHAT COMES NEXT … Please give me a structured environment where there is a dependable routine. Give me an advance warning if there will be changes.WAIT FOR ME, I’M STILL THINKING … Please allow me to go at my own pace. If I’m rushed, I get confused and... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1647692 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1647692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523517&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifewithadhddotcom%2F%7E3%2Fu6Rt42znWlQ%2F7-steps-toward-creating-the-best-learning-environment-for-your-add-adhd-child.php Your child can’t finish homework, he’s always moving, and he gets distracted easily… are these behaviors recognizable in your home? Students with Attention Deficit Disorder are easily distracted and they also can be a distraction to others. Attention Deficit Disorder is a syndrome characterized by serious and persistent difficulties in the following three specific areas: * Attention span * Impulse control * Hyperactivity (sometimes)   ADD/ ADHD is a chronic disorder that can begin in infancy and extend through adulthood, having negative effects on a child’s life at home, school, and within the community. It is conservatively estimated that 5-10% of our school-age population is affected by ADD ADHD. Establishing the proper learning environment at home can make... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523517 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:43:51 +0100 2523517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1611874&cid=t_122128_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Flifewithadhdfeed%2F%7E3%2F333585399%2Fi-can-see-why-shes-having-problems.php We recently attended an open house at my daughter’s school and I could see why she has been having problems concentrating. All four walls were covered with posters, student artwork, numbers, letters, and a calendar. There was even stuff hanging from the ceiling! I took a picture of a wall to post here, but I must have accidently deleted it. One of the pictures I took of my daughter that night captured what she must be like in class. I squatted down in front of her desk and had her hold up her name card and smile. She held up the card and looked my way, but was having a tough time keeping herself focused on me. I clicked the shutter and that very instant her eyes glanced away. Looking at the photograph now, I can see what it’s like to be a child with ADHD. Her body is facing the... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1611874 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:48:19 +0100 1611874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1583045&cid=t_122128_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F07%2Fsituationist-torts-abstract%2F We recently posted on SSRN a draft of our forthcoming law review article, Situationist Torts, 41 Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review _ (forthcoming, 2008). Our article’s abstract is excerpted below. * * * This Article calls for a situationist approach to teaching law, particularly tort law. This new approach would begin by rejecting the dominant, common-sense account of human behavior (sometimes called dispositionism) and replacing it with the more accurate account being revealed by the social sciences, such as social psychology, social cognition, cognitive neuroscience, and other mind sciences. At its core, situationism is occupied with identifying and bridging the gap between what actually moves us, on one hand, and what we imagine moves us, on the other. Recognizing that gap is criti... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1583045 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:01:07 +0100 1583045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1387022&cid=t_122128_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F04%2F20%2Fbanning-laptops-in-the-classroom-abstract%2F Kevin Yamamoto posted his forthcoming article, “Banning Laptops in the Classroom: Is it Worth the Hassles?” (57 Journal of Legal Education (2008)), on SSRN. Here is the abstract. * * * Over the last several years law school classrooms have seen an explosion of student laptop use. Law professors have allowed this by default, generally under the pretense that laptops make note-taking easier. However, many professors complain that students use their laptops to play games, watch movies, or if they have an Internet connection, to do web surfing and e-mailing during class. This paper presents my experience in banning laptops from my classroom in the Fall of 2006, the first time it was done at my institution. The article covers the reasons for and against allowing laptops in the cla... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1387022 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:16:04 +0100 1387022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1363757&cid=t_122128_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F267859766%2F Parents of eight autistic children in Lakewood, Colorado, are objecting to where a classroom for children has been located—in a portable classroom outside the main school, a story in the April 9th 9news reports. As the parents notes, “the chance for casual interaction with other kids in the hallways and around the building are eliminated when the kids are placed outside.” My son Charlie is also in a public autism classroom at one of the public schools in our town. His classroom–as all of his classrooms have been—-is in the main building. If his class were in a portable building that was separate, and literally, physically, “excluded” from the rest of the students, and the school—I’d be at least objecting, too. Tags: asd, asperger, autis... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1363757 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:02:07 +0100 1363757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1325186&cid=t_122128_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F257371224%2F AlzheimersNotes.com As spring arrives (at least in the U.S.), caregivers may be looking for a change of pace.  This often means finding something new to do at home with their Alzheimer’s family member or by themselves as they have a spare moment. Arts and crafts often can furnish that break from the routine and frustration.  Check out this week’s offerings of the Arts Bloggers, at the Round-up of the Arts Bloggers as Spring Arrives. What are you doing for springtime? (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Tags: Alzheimers, Alzheimers-disease, artisans, artists, Arts Bloggers, bride, caregivers, crafts, quilters, quilting, quilting in the classroom, springtimeShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1325186 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:01:24 +0100 1325186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1274889&cid=t_122128_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F244957587%2Fon-sex-segregated-schooling.html NYT has an in-depth article on teaching boys and girls separately in school based on proposed differences in everything from artistic preferences to optimal operating temperature. While I have... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1274889 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:25:16 +0100 1274889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1216525&cid=t_122128_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F231421084%2Fnovels-for-teaching.html Over the past two years my "inner English major" has been emerging and I have been integrating novels into my health law classes including bioethics and public health. It has been going amazingly... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1216525 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:44:42 +0100 1216525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1187328&cid=t_122128_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F225520854%2F Several recent news pieces, including this New York Times article, have reported on an emerging trend: schools using techniques such as yoga and meditation to help students manage anxiety and stress. To better understand what is going on, we are pleased to bring you this article thanks to our collaboration with Greater Good Magazine. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mindful Kids, Peaceful Schools With eyes closed and deep breaths, students are learning a new method to reduce anxiety, conflict, and attention disorders. But don't call it meditation. --- By Jill Suttie At Toluca Lake elementary school in Los Angeles, a cyclone fence encloses the asphalt blacktop, which is teeming with kids. It's recess time and the kids, who are mostly Latino, ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1187328 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:01:20 +0100 1187328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091374&cid=t_122128_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomensbioethics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fdeath-casts-shadow-in-classroom.html (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091374 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:12:00 +0100 1091374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1017674&cid=t_122128_107_f&fid=35041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Fdigitalbio%2F%7E3%2F182370105%2Fdigital_biology_friday_animal.php Last year I wrote about an experiment where I compared a human mitochondrial DNA sequence to primate sequences in the GenBank. Since I wanted to know about the differences between humans, gorillas, and chimps, I used the Entrez query 'Great Apes' to limit my search to a set of sequences in the PopSet database that contained gorillas, bonobos, chimps, and human DNA. A week ago, I tried to repeat this experiment and... Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post... (Source: Discovering Biology in a Digital World) Discovering Biology in a Digital World blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1017674 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:47:15 +0100 1017674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=809590&cid=t_122128_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F20%2Fback-to-school-back-to-physical-education%2F Filed under: ExerciseToday, my oldest child begins first grade. I can't tell you how sad and happy this makes me. I'm sad because I realize my first baby boy is truly on his way to growing up. School has him now; I don't. I can't help but predict he will need me less and less as he takes on the world in his own independent way. This makes me happy too. I am eager to see how he fares on his own, how he develops, grows, and soars. And I must admit, I am pretty thrilled about having five mornings per week all to myself -- my youngest little boy begins school today too.On Friday, we went to six-year-old Joey's elementary school for a meet-the-teacher event. Joey was right at home. He sat at his assigned desk, did a little drawing, and snuggled up in a pile of pillows in the reading corner. I f... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=809590 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 809590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=645216&cid=t_122128_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F120280040%2F How often do you observe your child in his or her classroom? What is the school’s attitude about your visiting? Are you told you can only observe for a set period of time? only during certain times of the year? Are you able to talk with your child’s teacher in advance of your visit about how your child will handle your presence in the classroom, and also your leaving? Are you able to send in one of your child’s home therapists or consultant to observe? And what happens when you see something that you feel attention needs to be called to? A family from Verona in upstate New York, the Knights, was “systematically kept away from their autistic son Kyle’s classroom because they spent “too much time in the classroom,” according to Kyle’s mother Tammie Kni... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=645216 Mon, 28 May 2007 15:31:20 +0100 645216