The Homeschooler's Curriculum Swap http://www.theswap.com/forum/Blah.pl? http://www.eblah.com en special needs trust? http://www.theswap.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1283300257/ http://www.theswap.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1283300257/#num1
Dd is mentally capable yet behind socially ie less mature than the average 19, more like 15. She has the capacity to mature she is just catching up still. Her issues are physical.]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:17:37 kitkatbar ADHD: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help http://www.theswap.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1282703247/ http://www.theswap.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1282703247/#num1
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help With ADHD
by Nancy Shute

Adults who struggle with being disorganized, late, and distracted as a result of having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy that teaches them how to solve problems, use calendars and lists effectively, and write down distractions instead of being distracted by them, according to new research in the Journal of the American Medical Association. But CBT not only helps the 4 percent of adults with ADHD; it also helps children who struggle with schoolwork and friendships because of the disorder.

[Struggling at Work? If It's ADHD, There's Help]

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a technique that teaches skills for handling life challenges or overcoming negative thoughts. CBT for children with ADHD is aimed largely at improving their behavior through praise and rewards that motivate them to calm down enough to cope with school or other challenges. Parents or teachers would be trained to reward a child with praise or small treats for paying attention and responding to requests, for example. That's different than CBT for adults, which teaches thinking and self-management skills. Although CBT doesn't cure ADHD, it does make it easier for children to get along in a world that's often intolerant of typical ADHD behavior, explains Richard Gallagher, an associate professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine. Gallagher is working on a randomized, controlled study that is trying to see if CBT can help children with thinking skills like managing time, keeping track of homework assignments, and planning ahead.

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The beauty of CBT is that it's very practical, designed so that a person can learn and practice new skills, and then apply them to make life better. Good CBT typically takes 12 weeks of sessions, though some families continue for nine months. Behavioral therapy for ADHD is offered by a number of organizations, including the Institute for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Behavior Disorders at New York University's Child Study Center and the Duke Child and Family Study Center in North Carolina. But most families don't live near an academic medical center with a research program on behavioral therapy for ADHD.

[ADHD Drugs Don't Help Children Long Term]

Parents can find an individual therapist who does cognitive behavioral therapy, but it's tricky shopping; many counselors say they do CBT, but really don't follow its simple yet rigorous requirements. A good place to start is the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, which certifies CBT therapists and has a therapist finder on its website. (Here's a blog post I wrote recently on finding good CBT therapy for children, with a nuts-and-bolts explanation of CBT.) Even if a therapist isn't listed with the ABCT, you can use the organization's description of good cognitive behavioral therapy to figure out if a therapist you're considering knows how to deliver it.

The new study on CBT and ADHD, conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, gave adults who were already being treated with medications such as Ritalin for ADHD 12 weekly one-on-one counseling sessions. The sessions focused on skills training in organization and planning, setting priorities, problem solving, and learning how to persevere in stressful situations. After the training, two-thirds of the participants saw a 30 percent improvement in ADHD symptoms, while just one-third of the control group, which learned relaxation techniques, had improved. The study was led by Steven Safren, director of behavioral medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital's department of psychiatry, and author of the book Mastering Your Adult ADHD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program Therapist Guide (Treatments That Work) (Oxford University Press, 2005). The book is written for therapists, alas, but there's also a guide for adults with ADHD; the guide's website includes a six-question quiz: Do You Think You Have Adult ADHD?

For a positive look at the benefits of ADHD, check out my interview with psychiatrist Ned Hallowell on how to make the most of your child's ADHD. He has ADHD, and his kids do, too. He's convinced that ADHD can help kids master a fast-paced world, if they learn to manage the condition effectively.



Go here to see this article with working links:  http://health.usnews.com/healt.....y-can-help-with-adhd
]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:27:27 Jean Self-Discipline for ADD older child? http://www.theswap.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1282637946/ http://www.theswap.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1282637946/#num1
But the specific issue I wanted to get your feedback on is:  

How can I help her to not go from task to task without leaving behind a mess??
My nagging, and even my polite requests, are really starting to bug her (AND ME!) and she's beginning to resent me big time.  We have 6 people in our fairly small home and there's always a tornado wherever she's been. The older she's gotten the more I expect her to take care of her own messes.  She's old enough to know better....how many times do I need to tell her to clean up before she moves on to the next task????....but I'm really clueless as to the best way to effectively reach her.  

Any thoughts??  Thank you!]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:19:06 gracegift Got ds an i pod touch http://www.theswap.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1282611263/ http://www.theswap.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1282611263/#num1
We want to put some games on it.  My idea is to let him play with music and games  couple of weeks and then get the Proloqu2Go program.  I am hoping his new speech teacher has some experience with the program and can help me.  (We also have safe up some more money to get the program.)

What are some good games (Free or cheap) and where do I find them?]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:54:23 cindy Focusing on the positive http://www.theswap.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1282512854/ http://www.theswap.com/forum/Blah.pl?m-1282512854/#num1 http://homeschoolblogger.com/proverbsmama/783848/.

A blogger friend suggested that I follow up with posting one that focuses on the positive things I can say about myself.  So I posted that here:
http://homeschoolblogger.com/proverbsmama/783930/

I thought it would encouraging for us to each post 10 positive things about ourselves.  We often focus on the negative.  Let's dig deeper and focus on the positive.  (And it doesn't all have to focus around hs'ing.)  

1. I am usually in a good mood, often smiling, and laughing whenever possible.
2. Even though I am working full time outside the home (by necessity, not by choice), we are finding a way to continue homeschooling.
3. I turn off the radio when dd is in the car with me so that we can talk.
4. I have done monthly menu planning for years, so that really helped us when I started working.  I was already in the habit of doing it, so it wasn’t something new I had to implement.
5. I have implemented frugal tips for years, and LOVE it when I find a new one to implement.
6. I have all of dd’s lessons planned for this school year.
7. Most of her high school curriculum is bought and paid for.  We only need a few more courses to have everything mapped out for the rest of her high school years.
8. I continue to write professionally whenever I am asked to do so.  I actually received my first professional writing assignment after submitting my very first article.
9. The devotions I write are being translated into Polish, Hindi, and Indonesian.  I wrote an entire 13-week Sunday school curriculum on the Proverbs 31 lady.
10. When I decide to start deep cleaning, or decluttering, I am able to accomplish much in a very short amount of time because I am able to stay focused on my task.  I take the scripture “make the most of every opportunity,” and apply it to home management and it really helps me to keep things running smoothly here at home, even w/working f/t outside the home.
And I give all glory to the Lord for enabling me to do these things.  It is ONLY THROUGH HIM that I can accomplish the above.]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:34:14 Stacy