School Support for ADHD Children May Be Missing the Mark: Inattention, Not Hyperactivity, Is Associated With Educational Failure

ScienceDaily (Sep. 12, 2011) — New research from the University of Montreal shows that inattention, rather than hyperactivity, is the most important indicator when it comes to finishing a high school education. "Children with attention problems need preventative intervention early in their development," explained lead author Dr. Jean-Baptiste Pingault, who is also affiliated...

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The Mysteries of ADD and High IQ

The five truths about attention deficit disorder. Published on August 16, 2011 by Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. in The Mysteries of ADD We recently published a study of 117 high IQ children and adolescents with ADD. (Note: In this article, the term ADD is used to refer to both ADD and ADHD). All of these very bright students were struggling in school and often also in social relationships...

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How To Make a Visit to the Dentist Less Scary for Autistics, Aspergians, Sensitives and Any Anxious Person Advice for sensitive patients, dentists, and medical office designers

Published on August 25, 2011 by Rudy Simone in Aspergirls Sensory issues are part and parcel of the autistic and aspergian experience, but we're not the only sensitives in the world ("The Princess and the Pea" was written in 1835, folks!) Today I had to go to the dentist for an exam and cleaning and was inspired to write this blog. I've been meaning to do it for ages; since...

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