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12.19.08

Kristy (233 pts

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About Me

I am the president and co-founder of International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association. I am also the mom to a 22 yr old son with mosaic Down syndrome, Asperger syndrome and ADHD.

My Awards & Certifications

Received Leadership in Excellence Award in 2006 by Genetic Alliance which was featured in the National Geographic Museum in Washington DC.

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Teaching Math to Students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
A student with ADHD often has a difficult time focusing in the classroom. Staying on task during math assignments can be particularly difficult for students with ADHD and because each student has different learning styles, it is important for the teacher to find what works and how to help.
Published by Kristy (233 pts ) on Feb 11, 2009 to
Special Education Articles

Special Education: Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis
Special Education teachers are often burdened with a heavy work load and not enough resources to be educated on each student's disability.The majority of these students are not learning to their full potential. There are several ways that teachers can become educated and teach beyond the diagnosis.
Published by Kristy (233 pts ) on Feb 11, 2009 to
Special Education Articles

Organization is Possible for Students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
When a student has ADHD, their life seems to be complete chaos with everything, including their thoughts, a disorganized mess. Teachers can help their students with organization skills in the classroom and with these simple steps, both student and teacher are sure to have a more successful year.
Published by Kristy (233 pts ) on Feb 11, 2009 to
Special Education Articles

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Kristy published Organization is Possible for Students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) to Special Education Articles.

Kristy published Team Work: How Teachers and Parents Can Help the Student with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) to Special Education Articles.

Kristy published Teaching Math to Students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) to Special Education Articles.

Kristy published Special Education: Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis to Special Education Articles.

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