Problems with American Education System for ADD ADHD Children The education system is not designed to allow for ADD ADHD children to flourish. They are often mislabeled and pressured into taking ADD ADHD drugs. Dr. Mate explains why standardized testing penalizes the best teachers. Transcript AMY GOODMAN: Dr. Gabor Maté, there’s a whole debate about [...]
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ADHD Teacher’s Guide
Just finished the “ADHD Teacher’s Guide” I created this for teachers to help understand their ADD ADHD students a little better. I have included several proven strategies along with tips and tricks that can make the classroom a more positive learning environment. One thing is sure… ADD ADHD kids do not follow the same ol’ [...]
ADD/ADHD in the Classroom: Intervention #1 – Move it! (Part 1)
Imagine for a moment that you are hyperactive. You seem to be driven by some kind of hidden engine to keep moving. For you to live is to move and to move is to live! What would be the one of the worst forms of torture that someone could devise for you? Simple really: Make [...]
ADD/ADHD Friendly Education: ‘Medication seems to work: Why avoid it?’
With last week’s article I introduced a new series that will be focused on the needs of children with ADD/ADHD in the educational system. Over the course of the next few weeks we will discuss the various ways in which educators (in the broadest sense of the word) can help children with the condition to [...]
The Importance of Parental Attachment for ADD ADHD Children
Dr Mate explains the importance of the parental relationship with ADD ADHD children. “3 Steps To Conquering ADD” rejects the idea that ADD ADHD children simply need to be medicated. It is not that simple. There are many actions that can be taken that do not involve “pill popping” AMY GOODMAN: Talk about Hold on [...]
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