Educational Issues
Learning Issues
- A Teacher's Guide to Hydrocephalus
From The Hydrocephalus Association - Helping the Student With ADHD in the Classroom
Publication by the US National Association of School Psychologists - Teaching Young Children Self-Control Skills: Information for Parents and Educators
Publication by the US National Association of School Psychologists - Life Success For Students With Learning Disabilities: A Parent Guide
- Top Ten Homework Tips for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities
- Using a "Sensory Diet" with Children with Sensory Processing Disorder
- Strategies for Sensory Success
By Sasha Fureman, OTR/L and Tiffant Sahd, M.S., OTR/L - Can Your Child Process Sensory Input? Sense and Sensibility
By Mary Way, OTD, OTR/L - Handwriting 101
By Rebecca J. Rath, MS, OTR/L - On the Job With a Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Brigid Baker, OTR/L - Service in School for Children with Special Needs: What Parents Need To Know
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard
Many students with spina bifida are auditory learners. You can request text books in alternative formats to enhance your child's learning. Your child does not need to be blind to access alternative texts. - Children With Learning Disabilities
- Children Who Can't Pay Attention: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
A detailed booklet that describes ADHD symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. From the NIMH. - ADHD - A Guide for Families Video
Developed by the AACAP. This video, along with the accompanying brochure, was developed to help you understand ADHD and what you can do about it. You'll hear from Danielle Fisher and Ian Crocker, along with doctors, parents, and patients about making the journey from diagnosis to success.
Related Links
For more information about ADHD, contact the following organizations or visit their Websites.
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- The Attention Deficit Information Support Network
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
- Federation of Families for Mental Health
- National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)