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Tag Archives: ADHD
Book Review: Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up by Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby
A few years ago, I was going through some kids’ files and noticed a pattern in the results on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children or WISC. The WISC is a commonly used test of cognitive functioning consisting of 10 subtests, which … Continue reading
A Hidden Perk of Working with (Middle School) Kids
In a 75 minute group here at Academy MetroWest, we spend about 60 – 65 minutes in our gym playing cooperative games with our kids. Cooperative physical activity is the primary focus of our program but during most sessions, we … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Humor, Social Skills
Tagged ADHD, Autism Spectrum, children, Quirky Kids, YouTube
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Book Review: Late, Lost, and Unprepared by Joyce Cooper-Kahn and Laurie Dietzel
“Bruce has been a positive factor in our program, as he is committed to doing a good job, is enthusiastic, and will push himself even if he is not really into a particular group. He does not have any glaring … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Children, Coaching, Family, Parenting, Special Education
Tagged ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Child Development, children, education, Executive Function, parenting, Quirky Kids, Special Education
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Book Review: Executive Functions by Russell Barkley
“The real scholars were left in almost total freedom to ply their studies and their Games, and no one objected that a good many of their works seemed to bring no immediate benefits to the people or the community and, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Children, Mental Health, Neuropsychology, Social Skills
Tagged ADHD, Child Development, Executive Function
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Making It Up As You Go Along…Or Not
Before I went to graduate school and embarked on a professional career, I flirted with the world of hippie-dom for a few years. I was captivated by Jack Kerouac’s writing that extolled the life of on-the-road spontaneity and the freedom to … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Social Skills
Tagged ADHD, Asperger's Disorder, Autism, Autism Spectrum, Child Development, children, Executive Function, parenting, play, Quirky Kids, Self-image
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The Side Effects of Doing Nothing
“Well, I’m not giving my baby any more dangerous drugs. From now on, it’s nothing but fresh air, lots of hugs, and good old-fashioned Ritalin.” – Marge Simpson To medicate or not to medicate, … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Counseling, Family, Medication, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychiatry, Social Skills
Tagged ADHD, Child Development, children, Stimulant medication
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Book Review: Parents Have the Power to Make Special Education Work
Recently, my family and I spent a week camping on the coast of Maine. We spent part of the week at a beautiful new campground in the town of Brooklin, right near Blue Hill and Deer Isle. As luck would have it, we … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Children, Mental Health, Parenting, Special Education, Uncategorized
Tagged ADHD, Asperger's Disorder, children, education, parenting, Special Education
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Quirky Couture
For many years, I’ve maintained (only half facetiously) that the best part of my job is that I’m able to wear jeans and a t-shirt to work. While I have no problem with wearing nicer outfits, comfort is a big … Continue reading
The Blind Leading the Blind
For many human service professionals, state licensing boards require the completion of a certain number of continuing education units in order to maintain licensure. Personally, I’m required to attend 30 hours of continuing education programs every 2 years in order … Continue reading
Because Then We Wouldn’t Be Playing Foosball – Thoughts on Gender Differences
In the 2 minutes each year in which I’m not working or with my family, my favorite thing to do is to play music with my band. Since 1998, I’ve been writing music, singing, and playing guitar with 3 of … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Mental Health, Social Skills
Tagged ADHD, Asperger's Disorder, Autism, Gender differences, Group Therapy, Quirky Kids, Research, Self-image
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