Marko Ferek and the Holy Trinity of Self-Delusion
For years I assumed that everyone could see the things that I could see. Wasn’t it obvious that our lives are shaped by hundreds of years of history? Wasn’t it obvious that luck is an essential part of success? Wasn’t it obvious that the education system has less to do with “educating” and more to [...]
PDF Social Networks, College & ADHD
“With the rise of social networks and stimulating technologies, many students are often distracted and unable to fully immerse themselves into their school responsibilities. …Will shares his methods on how he has learned to cope with his ADD and devote more attention into his studies.” Watch movie Print PDF
Might Boarding School Be A Solution For Some ADHD Children?
Parents looking for a way to help their child cope with ADHD often face a difficult challenge. Families even turn to ADHD Schools in an attempt to teach their children how to gain control of their ADHD. While expensive, these schools offer the latest in behavioral therapy and ADHD treatment methods. Many of the schools [...]
(Video Supplement) The “Education” of an ADHDer, Part II from the “He Said / She Said: Examining the ADHD Life” Series
In Part II of the “Education” of an ADHDer blogchat (part of the He Said / She Said series) I finally get to speak my mind about our education system. I believe it operates on the GIGO principle: Garbage In/Garbage Out. In that chat I said that: …we have no clue how to educate people. [...]
(Video Supplement) He Said / She Said: Examining the ADHD Life – The “Education” of an ADHDer (Part I)
The latest installment of the He Said / She Said series has been posted. See: He Said / She Said: Examining the ADHD Life – The “Education” of an ADHDer (Part I). The video below is meant to be viewed after reading that new post. It’s a story that illustrates how creativity worked for me [...]
The A.D.D.ers Dream Classroom
A classroom filled with adjustable-height desks. They allow students to stand and fidget at their desks and still get their work done. See: Students Stand When Called Upon, and When Not Print PDF
Podcasts From Dr. Hallowell
ADD Is a Gift How to explain ADD/ADHD to your child Why Girls Go Undiagnosed How ADD/ADHD symptoms often differ between girls and boys What’s It Like to Have ADD? Explaining ADD/ADHD to others can be difficult. You can find more podcasts at http://www.additudemag.com/additude/article/2711.html The “classic†text for A.D.D.ers and those who believe they are [...]
Smaller Class Size and Health
Dr. Sydney Spiesel discusses a potential link between smaller elementary school class sizes and better health, a safer way to give painkillers, and treatments for ADHD. Smaller class size and health. – By Sydney Spiesel – Slate Magazine Print PDF
