Special Educationhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special.aspxenThe Difference between ADHD and ADDhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/41920.aspxSun, 12 Jul 2009 06:54:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:41920stacy1172Over the years we have went from using the term ADD to using the term ADHD instead. Find out how this happened and what the differences are between ADD and ADHD. ADHD and ADD: Finding the Difference The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is published by the American Psychiatric Association. It is the primary system used...Enhancing Learning Ability Through Cognitive Skills Traininghttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/36169.aspxMon, 25 May 2009 05:31:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36169obetheaAt the core of most learning disabilities is a processing deficit in one or more cognitive skill areas. Cognitive skills training focuses on strengthening these underlying deficits so that overall academic learning ability can be improved. What Are Cognitive Skills? Cognitive skills are the core mental abilities that enable us to learn effectiv...Organizing Your Classroom for Students with ADD and ADHDhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/31779.aspxMon, 13 Apr 2009 03:07:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31779AngelaPowellIt doesn't take much to distract students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Maintaining an uncluttered and well-organized classroom can make a big difference in a students' ability to attend to lessons. Tips for Organizing your Classroom Here are some tips for organizin...Dysgraphia: Is It Just Bad Handwriting?http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/29180.aspxTue, 17 Mar 2009 07:37:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29180obetheaStudents with dyslexia, ADD, and ADHD may suffer from dysgraphia, a learning disability that adversely affects handwriting. They require targeted remediation in order for their handwriting skills to improve. Curricula targeted to handwriting difficulties can help affected students improve skills. Is It Just Bad Handwriting? Children with dyslex...Independent Academics May Be Beneficial To Special Education Studentshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/14739.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 20:11:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14739TrixxieDistractions are something that can be hard to deal with for a child who has ADD or ADHD. So many children suffer from ADD or ADHD. Even the slightest distraction can cause an issue which is why independent academics might be the answer. The Distraction A buzzing fly…a squeaky desk…distant thunder…a ticking clock... all these might go unnoticed to ...A School’s Responsibility Towards Teaching a Child With ADDhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/8963.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 15:25:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8963TrixxieIf you are having trouble getting your school district to acknowledge your ADD child’s special needs, you can use the IDEA act to further your cause and take legal action against the school district. Special Education and ADD If you are worried because your child has been acting out due to ADD that the school district will refuse to teach the...Should I Give my Child ADD Medication?http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/6234.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 15:21:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6234TrixxieBefore placing your child on any ADD medication you need to first discern what is causing them to act out that could be causing ADD like symptoms. If there is a cause to their behavior that is not chemical that should be addressed before medication is used. Students with ADD and Medication Currently, there is a large debate concerning if medication...