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Executive Function: Skills for Life and Learning

This 5-minute video provides an overview of Building the Brain’s “Air Traffic Control” System: How Early Experiences Shape the Development of Executive Function, the joint working paper from the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child and the National Forum Read more >>

Collaboration with Specialists

See how teachers and specialists at the Children’s Health Council work together to meet children’s needs at Sand Hill School. Read more >>

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 >>

Your Distracted Young Learner

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 >>

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