Leaving Special Ed Behind
It was one of the proudest yet most nerve-wracking moments of my life when my eighth-grader was declassified from Special…Read more
Tag: Independence & Resiliency
ADHD: New Name; New Approach
The name Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) makes many practitioners and researchers uncomfortable, including world-renowned ADHD authorities, Drs. Edward Hallowell…Read more
Into the Wild for a Summer of Fun
Conventional overnight summer camps target resilient, athletic children who respond well to group control, and can walk confidently from archery…Read more
Self-Advocacy: Strategies for All Ages
Students who know how to self-advocate have an important skill that supports lifelong success, yet few children actually are taught…Read more
Collaboration Is Not “Enabling”
I frequently encounter two types of children: children who feel ashamed because they get bad grades and children who feel…Read more