Table of Contents
(List of Major Pages in Alphabetical Order Along With Major Subheadings)

About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADD / ADHD

What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
Diagnosis of attention deficit disorder
Causes of attention deficit disorder
Treatment of attention deficit disorder
Social problems often associated with ADD /  ADHD
Long term outlook for children and teens with ADD / ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medication Information

Stimulant Drugs
     Overview
     Mode of Drug Interactions
     Contraindications
     Drug Interactions
     Side Effects
     Specific Psychostimulant Medications
          Ritalin®  Dexedrine®   Desoxyn®  Adderall®  Cylert®

Other Medications
     Antidepressants
     Neuroleptics
     Mood Stabilizers
     Alpha-Andrenergics

Alternatives To Medications
     Psychological Treatment Methods
     Diet
     Supplements

Brain Imaging Research & Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia & Reading Problems

What is dyslexia?
What causes dyslexia and reading problems?
Tips for teachers on working with learning disabled students.
Help for overcoming reversals.
New educational research supports intensified phonics for slow readers.

Establishing A Parent-Teacher Relationship

Famous People With ADD & Learning Disorders

Guidelines For Good Communication With Children

Anger Management
Listening Skills
Words of Encouragement and Praise
Modeling Communication Skills

Helping Your Child Develop Self-Esteem

When you feel good about your child, mention it to him.
Be generous with praise.
Teach your child to practice making positive self-statements.
Avoid criticism that takes the form of ridicule or shame.
Teach your child about decision-making (and to recognize when he has made a good decision).
Develop a positive approach to providing structure for your child.
Ten additional step you can take to help your child develop a positive self-image.

Helping Your Child Overcome Visual - Spatial Problems

Helping Your Child With Arithmetic & Math

Helping Your Child With Geography

Helping Your Child With Handwriting

Helping Your Child With Sibling Rivalry

Helping Your Child With Socialization

Helping Your Child With Spelling

Helping Your Child With Vocabulary Building

Improving Reading Ability For Children and Teens

Learning Disabilities Information

What is a learning disability?
How prevalent are learning disabilities?
What causes learning disabilities?
What are the early warning signs of learning disabilities?
What should a parent do if it is suspected that a child has a learning disability?

Parenting 101: OnLine Workshop For Parents

Guidelines for parent/child relationships.
The "3Fs" of positive parenting.
The parent as teacher/coach.
The use of reward in parenting.
Use of time-out with kids and teens.
Books on parent education.

Phonics: Latest research shows that phonics is the best reading method.

Successful phonics based reading programs are cropping up at school districts all over the USA.
The Great Reading Debate
History of Phonics & Reading Instruction
Triumph at Tovashal: 32 Phonics Game Success Stories and Counting
The Phonics Game & Junior Phonics

Preparing for a School Conference

Reward Suggestions for Kids & Teens

Suggested Classroom Interventions for Students with ADD & LD

Stress Management For Parents

How do we get so tense?
Progressive Relaxation
Deep Breathing
52 Proven Stress Reducers

Time Out - Effective Strategies

Tips For Helping Kids and Teens With Homework and Study Habits

Using Periodicals To Stimulate Reading

Web Safety Tips for Parents of Children and Teens

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