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The Gifts and Challenges of Dyslexia and ADHD – Resources from the 2020 CHC Breakfast
Dyslexia and ADHD present some of the greatest challenges for our children and teens— and also provide gifts beyond our imagination. Let us discover our strengths and embrace neurodiversity as a culture. The resources below will support you in continuing Read more >>
Video-Game Therapy May Help Treat ADHD, Study Finds
A new video-game therapy has shown promise in treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, according to a new study. Read more >>
17-Year-Old Boy with Nonverbal Autism Blogs to Reach Others Like Him
A few years ago, Mitchell Robins wasn’t able to tell anyone precisely what he was thinking. He lost the ability to speak when he was 4 and relied primarily on a system of pictures and limited sign language to tell Read more >>
Report: Special Education in California an ‘Urgent Priority’
One in eight students in California receives special education services, but the state’s schools are often “ill-equipped” to serve them, and funding for students with disabilities has not “kept pace with district costs,” according to a collection of research papers Read more >>
American Library Association Recognizes Books for Their Portrayal of the Disability Experience
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the winners of the 2020 Schneider Family Book Awards, which honor an author or illustrator for the artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. Read more >>
Changing Brains, Shaping the Mind – Neuroplasticity and Learning [presentation]
Barbara Arrowsmith Young talks about how harnessing the principles of neuroplasticity leads to changes in the brain and how each individual can create a new reality for their future. In her presentation, she describes how learning difficulties impact the learner Read more >>
Behavior Management Strategies for the Classroom [presentation] [downloadable]
Behavior management can be one of the biggest challenges that teachers face. How do you as a teacher navigate all of this to effectively support students and create a classroom where your students feel safe and accepted? Learn some effective Read more >>
The ADHD/LD, Stress, Anxiety Connection [presentation]
In this session presented by Chris Harris, MEd, Chief Schools Officer at CHC, you will learn more about the interrelatedness of ADHD, LD and anxiety and how you can support your child. Read more >>
As We Grow…Key Developmental Milestones Ages 1-18 [downloadable]
At each age in a child’s life, there are predictable levels of skill to expect. We have outlined the developmental milestones for ages 1 to 18—a checklist you can use as you observe your child growing up, and a guide Read more >>
Keeping Up in School? Identifying Learning Problems
Reading, writing, and math are the building blocks of learning. Mastering these subjects early on can affect many areas of life, including school, work, and even overall health. It’s normal to make mistakes and even struggle a little when learning Read more >>
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CHC Palo Alto:
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
