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ADD and ADHD medication is often a topic of concern for parents.
All parents are concerned about giving their child with attention deficit disorder prescription medications—and no one can blame them. The internet is full of myths and incorrect information, but medication for ADD is very often life altering for our kids. Dr. Kari is joined by developmental pediatrician Dr. James Varga who discusses the pros, and pros, and pros, and cons of ADD/ADHD medications. This tremendous show is a must-listen for all parents of kids with attention deficit disorder.
Dr. Varga’s website.
Filed under ADHD, ADD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Other Treatments, Special Kid School Talk Downloads · Tagged with ADD, adhd, attention deficit disorder, developmental expert, parenting with ADHD, prescription medications, struggling students
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Dr. Kari interviews special needs attorneys Lori Kirsch-Goodwin and Hope N. Kirsch about what every parent needs to know about 504 plans for their child. In this episode you’ll learn:
* what 504 plans are,
* how they are different from IEPs,
* how to work with the school district to get a comprehensive 504 plan for your child,
* what documentation is needed to qualify for a plan,
* how to get these evaluations,
* what options are available to parents if the school refuses to qualify your child for a plan or refuses accommodations, and
* what to do if the school district does not comply with the provisions of your child’s plan.
You’ll want to phone in with questions! Ms. Kirsch-Goodwin and Ms. Kirsch’s website.
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Technology has opened doors for kids with special needs and every parent should know the tools available to their child. Dr. Kari interviews Dr. Anne Zachry, pediatric occupational therapist, about low-tech and high-tech solutions to meet each child’s needs. Learn about social skills training applications for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch; apps that turn an iPad or iPod Touch into a communication device; and apps that can be used to create social stories and visual schedules for students with autism. Learn about great options for students with learning disabilities such as portable word processing devices, smart pens and word recognition software. Parents will also learn why it is critical to assess a child’s individual needs before purchasing assistive technology. Phone in with questions! Dr. Zachry’s website: here
Filed under ADHD, ADD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Special Kid School Talk Downloads · Tagged with Advanced Classrooms, assistive technology, autism training apps, Communication Devices, Computer, high-tech, smart pens, social skills apps, speech recognition, speech to text, Technology
Dr. Kari welcomes back Curt Widhalm, marriage and family therapist, to discuss effective ways to talk with teens and build your teen’s resiliency to substance abuse. Teen substance use is a growing crisis in America. Peers have more influence over our kids than ever before. Parents often don’t know what to do when drugs and alcohol become an issue. Parents can teach their teens appropriate ways to handle peer pressure and avoid drugs and alcohol.
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