Feb 22
2012

ADHD Drug Shortage: Ritalin & Adderall

Posted by admin in medication , drugs , ADHD , ADD

If you are planning on bringing your child to the doctor’s office for a Ritalin (methylphenidate) or Adderall (amphetamine) prescription refill, call your pharmacy before the doctor’s appointment (even if in the doctor’s waiting room) to find out whether the store has your child’s drug and strength in stock. If they have the medication in stock, ask the pharmacy to set aside some pills for a prescription that is about to be filled. A phone call to the pharmacy ahead of time can help students receive the ADHD medication they need even when stock is running low. This is especially important considering there is a nationwide shortage for these drugs.
Feb 21
2012

Cycle of Violence: Children & Animal Abuse

Posted by admin in parenting , dogs , Animal Rescue League , abuse

Children who abuse animals are often displaying signs that they are victims of physical, mental, or sexual abuse. As a child's anger escalates as a result of the continued abuse, he or she may ultimately lash out against humans. When a child matures and becomes a parent, the person's anger is often vented upon his or her own children, continuing the cycle of violence. If you hear of a child that abuses an animal, seek help for them right away.
Feb 18
2012

ADHD Drug Shortage

Posted by admin in medication , drugs , ADHD , ADD

In some pharmacies there tends to be a shortage of certain popular drugs to treat ADHD including brand name and generic Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall (amphetamine). Some of these drugs appear on the US Food and Drug Administration List of drug shortages. If at the doctor’s office and receiving a new prescription of these particular drugs for a recently diagnosed child, be aware of a possible shortage and ask the doctor to call your local pharmacy to see what’s in stock before you walk out the door with the prescription.
Feb 15
2012

ADD, ADHD & Dyslexia Without Drugs

Posted by admin in medication , dyslexia , drugs , ADHD , ADD

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Feb 11
2012

Tourette's Syndrome

Posted by admin in Tourette's syndrome , tics , disabilities

Tourette’s syndrome is a disorder characterized by tics (involuntary, rapid, sudden movements) and/or vocal outbursts that occur repeatedly. It’s an inherited, neurological disorder that is first noticed in childhood, usually between the ages of 7 and 10. Kids with Tourette's syndrome often face the embarrassment and struggle for suppression of having their tics/outbursts in public. This is especially difficult in school when other children may tease them over it.
Feb 09
2012

Concussions: Cognitive Rest

Posted by admin in safety , illness , health , concussions

If a student has recently received a concussion, it is important to practice “cognitive rest”. This is avoiding mentally taxing activities. It is also critical to take a break from sports and other activities that could lead to another concussion.

Feb 04
2012

Concussions: Treatment

Posted by admin in safety , illness , health , concussions

For many kids with a concussion, the only treatment needed is rest. A concussion disrupts the normally slow traffic of salts in and out of brain cells. During the injury, salts pour into cells, and it takes the body time to restore the balance back to normal.
Feb 02
2012

Concussions

Posted by admin in safety , illness , health , concussions

Kids can get a concussion in all kinds of sports including soccer, lacrosse, football and cheerleading. They can also happen in recreational activities such as bicycle riding and sailing. A concussion can be a serious medical condition so all safety precautions should be taken when performing these activities.

Jan 28
2012

Organization: Papers

Posted by admin in organization , notebooks , executive function

It is important for students to file each subject’s papers into its own section so they can be retrieved again if needed.
Jan 25
2012

Everybody Gets a Trophy vs. Competition

Posted by admin in sports , crusty adults , competition

The “everybody gets a trophy" kids tend to always need constant encouragement, expect accolades for completing routine tasks and respond poorly to correction or criticism. Competition can be good for children. They learn how to handle winning and losing.
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