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Your Child Faces Challenges: What’s Your Journey?
Do you have a child with a learning a disability or inattention challenges? Hear from parents who have “been there, done that.” This parent panel of strong child advocates share their story of how they worked long and hard to Read more >>
Does My Child Need ADHD Medication?
Written by Glen Elliott, PhD, MD My son was recently diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He’s seven-years-old and often has trouble focusing in class. It seems like he’s getting in trouble every day, either for being disruptive or for distracting Read more >>
Taming the Disorganized Child: 5 Steps to Get You Started
By Maria Deniston, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist and Jill Yochim, MA, Educational Specialist James, a middle-schooler, comes home from a long day at school and looks forward to downtime playing video games. After dinner, he searches for 15 minutes to Read more >>
At-Home Strategies to Teach Your Struggling Student
For procrastinators, chunking is a useful strategy for breaking down large assignments into smaller, easier-to-tackle tasks. Read more >>
Is Your Child a Slow Reader or Are They Dyslexic?
by Jill Yochim, MA, CALT, Learning Specialist Sara swept her vibrant red hair out of her face as she smiled up at me, clearly pleased with herself and seeking praise for the fact that she had completed her reading beautifully. Read more >>
by Cindy Lopez, Director of Community Engagement Is your child struggling with the same behavior challenges in school without making progress? Does he or she have ADHD-like symptoms? Read more >>
Helping Kids with ADHD Symptoms: More Tools for Focus, e.g., Planner
A planner can make a big difference for a child with ADHD symptoms. Watch this video for tips on how to use this invaluable tool. Read more >>
Helping Kids With ADHD Symptoms: Getting the Disorganized Backpack Organized
Organization is key, especially for a child with ADHD symptoms. This video offers some helpful techniques for organizing your child’s catch-all backpack. Read more >>
Helping Kids with ADHD Symptoms: Handling a Reading Assignment
How can you help your child break a reading assignment into manageable tasks? Watch this video for guidance. Read more >>
Helping Kids with ADHD Symptoms: Providing Tools for Focus
This video explores how to create structure, such as a schedule or task list, to enable your child to focus. 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
