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Attention Magazine August 2013
Backpack Awareness
Zara Harris
Parents of children with organizational challenges worry more that they remember their backpacks and books than that they are carrying them correctly. Here’s how to choose, pack, and war this important back-to-school accessory.
I Hate to Hear from my Child’s School
Richard Lougy
Do you ever avoid answering the phone when your child’s school calls?
How Can I help When My Child Has Been Bullied?
Ellen A. Callegary
Forty-six states now have antibullying laws in place, with eighteen providing specific protections for students with disabilities who are bullied.
Are Paraprofessional Supports Helpful?
Michael F. Giangreco
When students with ADHD are placed in regular classrooms, educational teams frequently ask whether a paraprofessional should be assigned.
ADHD in Adults Over Age Fifty
David W. Goodman MD
Diagnosing and treating ADHD in older adults presents unique challenges, because there are specific medical and psychiatric considerations in this population.
Workplace Accommodations: I Can Ask for Those?
Ari Tuckman PsyD, MBA
The laws governing accommodations in educational settings are different from those governing the workplace. The available protections and the process of acquiring accommodations also differ. Here’s what you need to know.
How Can You Teach Kids with ADHD to Manage Money
Stephanie Moulton Sarkis PhD
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Three Young People Receive 2013 CHADD Summer Camp Award
Karen Sampson Hoffman, MA
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