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Attention Deficit Driven to Distraction As I read about ADHD and related disorders, I find so many helpful resources. This page highlights excerpts from one of the best sources of information I've found, Driven to Distraction.

Attention Deficit The Myth of Laziness This article is an excerpt from The Myth of Laziness, by Dr. Mel Levine.
* New!

Attention Deficit Dr. Mel Levine's Books Links to more excerpts from books written by Dr. Mel Levine, including links to discussion questions for books such as A Mind At A Time.
* New!

Attention Deficit Do Boys with ADHD Overestimate their Competence? This article is written by Dr. David Rabiner and focuses on his most recent research for "Attention Research Update, v63" at Attention.com. It focuses on a study on the self-perceptions of boys with ADHD, and how these perceptions compare to how their teachers regard them.

Attention Deficit Transforming the Difficult Child This page highlights excerpts from Transforming the Difficult Child, by Howard Glasser and Jennifer Easley.

Attention Deficit What is ADHD? The Expertise of an Educator/Father of a Child With ADHD.

Attention Deficit What's It Like to Have ADD? An informative and research-based article by E. Hallowell, MD.

Attention Deficit It's Your Chemistry Article explaining the chemistry of the brain and attention deficit disorder.

Attention Deficit Blinks Researched article explaining why it seems a misunderstood child isn't listening.

Attention Deficit How ADHD Affects Preschoolers' Understanding Of Stories Dr. David Rabiner reports on new research with implications for the classroom -- worthwhile reading.

Attention Deficit NIH Statement Provides overview of discussion/conclusions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.

Attention Deficit Dr. D. Rabiner -- Feature Article Articles written by ADD specialist Dr. David Rabiner presenting current research and implications for the classroom teacher.

Attention Deficit SCIPS (Strategies for Creating Inclusive Programmes of Study) Psychology and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
* NEW!

Attention Deficit Schwab Foundation for Learning -- Feature Article Provides monthly feature or discussion focusing on education and attention deficit disorder.
* NEW!

Attention Deficit Problems in Identification and Assessment Just one of several informative articles on this site, including articles related to education and gifted students.

Attention Deficit A Health Spotlight Focus Several articles here, focused on ADHD treatments, from Online NewsHour.

ADD/Related Concerns Learning Disabilities: An Overview This new article presents a research-based overview of learning disabilities: types, identification, interventions.
* NEW!

ADD/Related Concerns A Game of Strengths and Weaknesses: Athletics Amid Academics This writer offers "a neuropsychologist's thoughts on how participation in sports enhances the lives of people with LD and ADD."
* NEW!

ADD/Related Concerns ADHD and Antisocial Behavior Practical information and advice.

ADD/Related Concerns Implications of Brain Research This writer offers "intentionally provocative statements", each with a brief description of how this implication can be drawn from the research.
* NEW!

ADD/Related Concerns NLD - Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Like children with ADHD, children with NLD are often quite bright but not understood. This site provides articles on diagnosis, assessment, advocacy, and additional resources.
* NEW!

ADD/Related Concerns Understanding Motor Dysfunction Dr. Mel Levine addresses a problem close to a parent's heart as we watch our children's physical development and motor skills cause them distress at home and/or school.

ADD/Gifted ADHD or Giftedness? Explores the issues related to assessing both ADD and giftedness as they are viewed by educators.

ADD/Gifted Gifted but Learning Disabled Twice blessed, but is that how the teacher will see it? Help for teachers and parents.

ADD/Gifted Planning Science Programs for High Ability Learners This article from KidSource provides suggestions for what a science curriculum for gifted students should include.

ADD/Gifted Redefining Giftedness A brief look at the work of Joseph Renzulli and its defining of three specific areas of giftedness.

Education Alternatives Collaboration Between Home and School Prepared by the Schwab Foundation for Learning -- "When parents and teachers build partnerships and work together, the student benefits.."
* NEW!

Education Alternatives Developing 504 Classroom Accommodation Plans: A Collaborative, Systematic Parent-Student-Teacher Approach This article at LD Online offers strategies for accommodation plans for students with ADHD, from Teaching Exceptional Children.

Education Alternatives Effective Practices for Preparing Young Children with Disabilities for School This article from KidSource discusses data from research studies indicating that young children with disabilities and those who evidence biological and environmental risk factors make significant gains on both qualitative and quantitative measures of development when provided appropriate services.

Education Alternatives Helping a Student with Special Needs Get Ready for Adult Life Article provides an overview of areas of concern: academics, community experiences, vocational training as identified by the student's IEP.

Education Alternatives Home and Educator Teaching Tips This page shares some excellent methods for working with young children who have ADHD; these suggestions may be used by classroom teachers also.

Education Alternatives A Summary of Research Findings of the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) Research Program in Reading Development, Reading Disorders and Reading Instruction This article at LD Online offers a comprehensive overview of the background and purpose as well as the converging evidence and findings of 33 years of research involving over 34,000 children and adults conducted by the NICHD.

Education Alternatives Tips and Tactics Articles Archive from Teacher Vision offering Curriculum Strategies and Classroom Management ideas.
* NEW!

IEP/Advocates Funding Assistive Technology: The Public School's Special Education System as a Funding Source The National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project has produced an informative new report, Funding Assistive Technology: The Public School's Special Education System as a Funding Source, to help attorneys and advocates who specialize in special education law advocate for AT.

IEP/Advocates Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Purposes to reaffirm and strengthen the commitment to children with disabilities and their parents.

IEP/Advocates OSERS IDEA '97 -- The Law Page Easy to navigate and to find the specific information you're looking for related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997.

IEP/Advocates Policy Clarification Memorandum on ADD Information regarding law concerning children with ADD who may qualify for special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act solely on the basis of their ADD when it impairs educational performance or learning.

IEP/Advocates School Problems and the Family Physician "Diagnosis and treatment of school problems depend on the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team of experts, which may consist of the family physician, school psychologist, classroom teacher, special educator, school nurse, school administrator, school counselor, social worker and other specialists. The child and the parents or guardians should also assume an active role on the team. The roles and responsibilities of each team member are outlined."

IEP/Advocates Section 504 and IDEA: Basic Similarities and Differences Article sorts out the differences and purposes of each--clarifies the laws for both teachers and families.

IEP/Advocates Your Child's IEP: Practical and Legal Guidance Although focused on issues for parents, teachers will benefit from reading this article which has been revised to be consistent with the new IDEA Regulations.

Smiles If Dr. Seuss had a Gifted Child A fun, "Seussian" look at the trio of child, parent, and teacher.

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FOCUS:	ARTICLE:	DESCRIPTION:
Attention Deficit	Driven to Distraction	As I read about ADHD and related disorders, I find so many helpful resources. This page highlights excerpts from one of the best sources of information I've found, Driven to Distraction.
Attention Deficit	The Myth of Laziness	This article is an excerpt from The Myth of Laziness, by Dr. Mel Levine. * New!
Attention Deficit	Dr. Mel Levine's Books	Links to more excerpts from books written by Dr. Mel Levine, including links to discussion questions for books such as A Mind At A Time. * New!
Attention Deficit	Do Boys with ADHD Overestimate their Competence?	This article is written by Dr. David Rabiner and focuses on his most recent research for "Attention Research Update, v63" at Attention.com. It focuses on a study on the self-perceptions of boys with ADHD, and how these perceptions compare to how their teachers regard them.
Attention Deficit	Transforming the Difficult Child	This page highlights excerpts from Transforming the Difficult Child, by Howard Glasser and Jennifer Easley.
Attention Deficit	What is ADHD?	The Expertise of an Educator/Father of a Child With ADHD.
Attention Deficit	What's It Like to Have ADD?	An informative and research-based article by E. Hallowell, MD.
Attention Deficit	It's Your Chemistry	Article explaining the chemistry of the brain and attention deficit disorder.
Attention Deficit	Blinks	Researched article explaining why it seems a misunderstood child isn't listening.
Attention Deficit	How ADHD Affects Preschoolers' Understanding Of Stories	Dr. David Rabiner reports on new research with implications for the classroom -- worthwhile reading.
Attention Deficit	NIH Statement	Provides overview of discussion/conclusions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.
Attention Deficit	Dr. D. Rabiner -- Feature Article	Articles written by ADD specialist Dr. David Rabiner presenting current research and implications for the classroom teacher.
Attention Deficit	SCIPS (Strategies for Creating Inclusive Programmes of Study)	Psychology and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) * NEW!
Attention Deficit	Schwab Foundation for Learning -- Feature Article	Provides monthly feature or discussion focusing on education and attention deficit disorder. * NEW!
Attention Deficit	Problems in Identification and Assessment	Just one of several informative articles on this site, including articles related to education and gifted students.
Attention Deficit	A Health Spotlight Focus	Several articles here, focused on ADHD treatments, from Online NewsHour.
ADD/Related Concerns	Learning Disabilities: An Overview	This new article presents a research-based overview of learning disabilities: types, identification, interventions. * NEW!
ADD/Related Concerns	A Game of Strengths and Weaknesses: Athletics Amid Academics	This writer offers "a neuropsychologist's thoughts on how participation in sports enhances the lives of people with LD and ADD." * NEW!
ADD/Related Concerns	ADHD and Antisocial Behavior	Practical information and advice.
ADD/Related Concerns	Implications of Brain Research	This writer offers "intentionally provocative statements", each with a brief description of how this implication can be drawn from the research. * NEW!
ADD/Related Concerns	NLD - Nonverbal Learning Disabilities	Like children with ADHD, children with NLD are often quite bright but not understood. This site provides articles on diagnosis, assessment, advocacy, and additional resources. * NEW!
ADD/Related Concerns	Understanding Motor Dysfunction	Dr. Mel Levine addresses a problem close to a parent's heart as we watch our children's physical development and motor skills cause them distress at home and/or school.
ADD/Gifted	ADHD or Giftedness?	Explores the issues related to assessing both ADD and giftedness as they are viewed by educators.
ADD/Gifted	Gifted but Learning Disabled	Twice blessed, but is that how the teacher will see it? Help for teachers and parents.
ADD/Gifted	Planning Science Programs for High Ability Learners	This article from KidSource provides suggestions for what a science curriculum for gifted students should include.
ADD/Gifted	Redefining Giftedness	A brief look at the work of Joseph Renzulli and its defining of three specific areas of giftedness.
Education Alternatives	Collaboration Between Home and School	Prepared by the Schwab Foundation for Learning -- "When parents and teachers build partnerships and work together, the student benefits.." * NEW!
Education Alternatives	Developing 504 Classroom Accommodation Plans: A Collaborative, Systematic Parent-Student-Teacher Approach	This article at LD Online offers strategies for accommodation plans for students with ADHD, from Teaching Exceptional Children.
Education Alternatives	Effective Practices for Preparing Young Children with Disabilities for School	This article from KidSource discusses data from research studies indicating that young children with disabilities and those who evidence biological and environmental risk factors make significant gains on both qualitative and quantitative measures of development when provided appropriate services.
Education Alternatives	Helping a Student with Special Needs Get Ready for Adult Life	Article provides an overview of areas of concern: academics, community experiences, vocational training as identified by the student's IEP.
Education Alternatives	Home and Educator Teaching Tips	This page shares some excellent methods for working with young children who have ADHD; these suggestions may be used by classroom teachers also.
Education Alternatives	A Summary of Research Findings of the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) Research Program in Reading Development, Reading Disorders and Reading Instruction	This article at LD Online offers a comprehensive overview of the background and purpose as well as the converging evidence and findings of 33 years of research involving over 34,000 children and adults conducted by the NICHD.
Education Alternatives	Tips and Tactics	Articles Archive from Teacher Vision offering Curriculum Strategies and Classroom Management ideas. * NEW!
IEP/Advocates	Funding Assistive Technology: The Public School's Special Education System as a Funding Source	The National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project has produced an informative new report, Funding Assistive Technology: The Public School's Special Education System as a Funding Source, to help attorneys and advocates who specialize in special education law advocate for AT.
IEP/Advocates	Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)	Purposes to reaffirm and strengthen the commitment to children with disabilities and their parents.
IEP/Advocates	OSERS IDEA '97 -- The Law Page	Easy to navigate and to find the specific information you're looking for related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997.
IEP/Advocates	Policy Clarification Memorandum on ADD	Information regarding law concerning children with ADD who may qualify for special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act solely on the basis of their ADD when it impairs educational performance or learning.
IEP/Advocates	School Problems and the Family Physician	"Diagnosis and treatment of school problems depend on the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team of experts, which may consist of the family physician, school psychologist, classroom teacher, special educator, school nurse, school administrator, school counselor, social worker and other specialists. The child and the parents or guardians should also assume an active role on the team. The roles and responsibilities of each team member are outlined."
IEP/Advocates	Section 504 and IDEA: Basic Similarities and Differences	Article sorts out the differences and purposes of each--clarifies the laws for both teachers and families.
IEP/Advocates	Your Child's IEP: Practical and Legal Guidance	Although focused on issues for parents, teachers will benefit from reading this article which has been revised to be consistent with the new IDEA Regulations.
Smiles	If Dr. Seuss had a Gifted Child	A fun, "Seussian" look at the trio of child, parent, and teacher.