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Apply Brain Research – Raise a Successful Student Techniques to share with parents, teachers and caregivers There are about as many nerve cells in the brain as there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy. The unique set of connections between neurons that each of us develops determines how we view the world, shapes our future experiences, and indeed, determines who we are. Successful students have developed rich, connected networks of neurons. Many factors encourage neurons to branch and communicate with each other.

At one time or another, and in one way or another, we have all asked ourselves these questions. "Why am I here? What, if anything, am I supposed to be doing? Is there a purpose I am suppose to fulfill?" Until we arrive at answers to such questions, our life seems to hold little, or no meaning. ...

Reading is a highly complex, integrated activity that daunts as many as 33 percent of the population. Many children become proficient readers regardless of how they are taught. However, for children who experience difficulty learning to gain meaning from print, reading must be systematically and carefully taught. Mastering the following components of the reading process is essential if students are to become proficient readers. Appreciation and enthusiasm for reading It comes as no surprise that children who are passionate about reading are more skillful readers.

Have you ever read the story, The Little Engine That Could? A heavy train needed to be pulled over a tall mountain. The big engines refused to take on the job, but the little engine decided to take on the challenge. Why did the little engine take on such a huge job? In her own words, "I think I can, I think I can."

Do thoughts race around in your mind like a swarm of bees? With all those thoughts sprinting around in your mind, you’d think one of them would claim your attention. But none of them seem to “step into the spotlight”! Increasing the right kind of chemicals in your brain will reduce the “clutter” in your mind If racing or cluttered thoughts is a problem for you, biochemistry has got your back! Taking charge of your brain's neurotransmitters is a great way to improve your attention and concentration - even for boring, mundane or irritating tasks.

Do you have piles of "stuff" so high you can't find what you need, or sit down to a family dinner at the table because it's covered with piles of papers or - gasp - dirty dishes? Even if clutter is beginning to take over your home, you can bust through the confusion and get your household running more smoothly! I've got 3 tips that will help you do that.

Too often children and parents experience dissatisfaction and disillusionment in the educational process. Parents can feel frustrated in their efforts to help their child succeed. How can parents help their child be successful and find joy in learning? Parents can help their children thrive in school, and in life, by having realistic expectations of their children’s abilities and by helping them to develop independent work habits.

Sure, everyone is on the go these days—but does your life feel like the Indy Racing League? Do you spend more time in overdrive tha Danica Patrick? Things can get so hectic that many people feel that they have ADD—or at the very least, that they suffer from ADD moments. For example, one driver in the thick of the rat race took off from the gas station with the nozzle still in her tank! Everyone has distracted moments—both amusing and less so—but when a person has a disability such as ADD or ADHD, things take a more serious turn.

Stop Procrastinating - Get Started Now! How do we get started when we have a task we want to - or need to - complete? Well, the hardest part is getting started. Once we actually get started, it's a lot easier to keep going. But oh, my goodness! Getting started can really suck sometimes, can't it!! It's a lot easier to get going when you "set the bar low" and here's what I mean by that. The principle is to set small, very achievable goals, and chain them together, one after the other. Why is "goal chaining" so effective?

Is your child, like mine, busy, active, and can never sit still? Do a lot of the toys he gets for Christmas or Haunukah get played with once (if at all) and then never used again? In today's economy you don't want to waste money on gifts your child won't enjoy or use. This year you can be more strategic and thoughtful about the gifts you purchase if you think about what your child will really use and enjoy. Here, in no particular order, are my "gift picks," for busy, (hyper)a

Procrastination is a problem for people with or without ADHD. The damage doesn't stop with the repercussions of not following through. It is more than failing grades on a report card, loss of promotion, missed opportunities, or getting dismissed from a job. Although the consequences are ...

When you look around your home, or office, or car…how do you feel inside - Depressed? Anxious? … or Satisfied? Does it seem that getting organized and clearing the clutter is an impossible dream, never to be? Take heart! You can get organized when you take it step by step and focus on a powerful and effective process. Reality check

Living with a person who has a short attention span or perhaps Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) isn’t always easy and does require a commitment for success. Until a professional diagnosis for A.D.D. is made, consider it a short attention span. Generally you cannot be sure about a short attention span until your child is 3 or 4 years of age, yet, you can improve behavior problems after 8 months of age. The ideas and suggestions that follow are intended for children; yet man

Attention Deficit Disorder tends to focus predominately on children, leaving the ADD adult population largely under served. Most of the information presented about Attention Deficit Disorder focuses on children, parenting and school issues. All but one ADHD medication currently on the market achieved FDA approval for adult Attention Deficit Disorder treatment. nnAttention Deficit Disorder simply was not in vogue when the adult of today was a child decades ago. While today man

Very few people are even aware of this "overlooked" vitamin. Do you know much about it? It's critical to good health. Here's a few of the facts that make it so important: 1. About of 80% of the Vitamin K that you need is actually manufactured by the "friendly" (but lethal) bacteria that is in your digestive system (gut). It is now estimated that at least 75% of the US population does NOT have a good working gut.

- The Secret to Productive Routines We all have habits and routines - some of them help us achieve our goals and some don't! Setting up productive new routines can be tough, so it makes sense to use the easiest, most efficient process possible! Fortunately, there are certain habits that make taking charge of your time and your tasks easier. Keystone Habits

"The question isn't who's going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." - Ayn Rand The term "self-efficacy" has always excited me! It means knowing that you can "get the job done" in your life.

To view a 60 day case study of a serious ADHD boy using Neuroliminal Training, go to: http://drbate.com/Ref/ADHDsaga.htmlThere are now five types of recognized professional treatment for ADD, ADHD and Autism used today by different clinicians:

Reading the comments at www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2008/05/16/normal/, made me both sad and angry for all the people who are suffering because of being mislead by well-meaning, but uninformed experts when it comes to hormone balance. What I will share with you has been the result of successfully helping people with dysfunctions of the thyroid, adrenals, sex hormones, etc., since 1981, and in doing so I have learned something everyone needs to know.

A large number of students with ADHD attending Universities around the country are taking medication to assist them in leveling the playing field and achieving their academic goals. However, there is a growing conce regarding the illegal use of these ADHD medications by students who do not ...

Maybe you're reading this because the title "caught your eye"! Actually it wasn't your eye that got caught - it was your Reticular Activating System (or RAS for short). Humans have a sort of "Beat Cop" in their brains - the RAS - a bundle of nerves in the brain stem that controls what you pay attention to.

Selecting the best school for your child with ADHD There are numerous articles offering advice on public school accommodations for students with ADHD. This article focuses on finding the best specialized private school or home school option for your child and making that option as affordable as possible. 1. Know your child: Equip yourself with a strong profile of your child. Their strengths, weaknesses, interests and sensitivities both academically and socially should be the

I hope when you finish this article you'll feel grateful that you read it because it might help you improve your life! Big promise, right!?! Ok, here goes… Most people have heard about practicing gratitude, and maybe even know that research has proven many benefits from making gratitude a habit in your life. Specifically, how is a practice of gratitude related to improving ADHD symptoms?

It's all in how you look at it, don't you think! Linda Larson Schlitz is one of my most inspirational friends. You'll see why I admire her so much when I tell you this story! She has ADHD and Hypo-Mania Type II Bi-Polar - and I tell you that because it's important to the whole point of this story! Misplacing or losing things is something Linda accepts as a part of life.

Did you read my article last week about getting and staying organized using a powerful, proven process? I hope so. And I hope you've started to put a new habit in place to tame the clutter that is tormenting you! You can read that article here if you missed it! Are you starting to see clarity in your surroundings yet? Even just one surface that was previously hidden from view beginning to come into its own and shine forth is great progress!

Does it surprise you to learn that Howie Mandel has ADHD? He is one of the famous people with ADHD, who have come out recently to spread the word about the disorder.

Children that have been diagnosed with ADHD are at a much higher risk of developing non-compliant or negative behaviors than a child that does not have ADHD. The very nature of ADHD implies that the child will have difficulty with self-control, paying attention, listening to instructions at ...

Did you know that research shows it takes an average of 66 days to establish a new habit? Keep in mind, though, that's just an average - some habits can be developed in as little as 17 days and some require 250 days to get firmly in place!

Should I? …Will I be able to? ……What if it all goes wrong!!!? How often do we stop dead in our tracks, crippled by indecision? Yet there is so much wisdom in each of us! Decisions would be so much simpler if we could tap into our abundant, God-given wisdom, don't you think! You might find clarity and self-efficacy through this simple jou aling exercise

Our natural state is happiness, but how often does that get lost in the reality of modern life? All is not lost - we can take control of our happiness, turn a bad day into a good day, improve our mood, regulate our sleep, and as a by-product, get better time and task management - by turning on our "happy" chemicals!

The symptoms of attention deficit disorder may appear obvious. Those afflicted with it seem to be in perpetual motion. They can't sit still, hate waiting and are constantly interrupting. Derailed by the slightest distraction, they rarely stick with a task long enough to finish it. Daily life can seem exasperating and exhausting. nnBut are these the symptoms of a youngster suffering from ADHD? No, they're the evidences of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. And tho

Chapter 1 Introductio A Course in Miracles was brought to Israel by Phyllis Schlemmer, a world renowned trance medium, in 1977. She formed a group of twelve people (including my mother) who practiced the course. Twelve years later the course was translated into Hebrew by Avi Yasur and Ruthi ...

Like many of you, my love for my family motivates me to do what I do. I decided to go to medical school at the age of 39 after doctors made my daughter ill by prescribing psychiatric drugs for her bladder infections. Every day I am grateful for the knowledge I obtained. Though I always believed that it should be a parent’s right to choose if their children were vaccinated or not, I had given vaccines to my own children without a second thought. I did not, however, give them in my medical practice.

Results of a major research study show that adolescent girls with ADHD are more likely to attempt suicide and to inflict injury on themselves than non-ADHD girls of the same age. The study, led by Stephen Hinshaw, PhD and published in the online journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, reports that these tendencies show up more often in girls diagnosed with primarily impulsive type ADHD. The majority of girls are diagnosed with combined type ADHD, which includes impulsivity as well as inattention, so many are at risk.

Something about ADD that can become a real problem is asking too many questions. We just do it sometimes, and we don't even stop to realize that we sometimes annoy people. But when we do realize it, we still have a tendency to continue asking because we're certain that we don't know enough. Why ...

Concentration is a skill that can be trained by practicing, and if mastered can greatly improve your productivity and quality of work. It is easy to say that we need to concentrate, but few people know how to do so. With deep concentration, we are also able to connect with our subconscious and enable us to achieve an inner calm. nnnBelow are 5 easy concentration techniques for improving concentration. They are simple, straightforward, and achievable as long as you put your mi

Anger is a paradox. We all, except for saints, feel anger or think angry thoughts some of the time. Anger is a reaction to a perceived injustice or injury; it feels manly and justified. It is so much more satisfying to retaliate than to turn the proverbial other cheek. When that road maniac ...

There are now five types of effective recognized professional treatments for ADD, ADHD, and Autism: 1. Drug treatments: (Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Strattera, etc). Most of these drugs contain methylphenidate, the same ingredient as "speed" on the street where it's highly illegal, and ...

Freud had a lot of great ideas, but the idea that bad toilet training causes mental problems wasn't one of them. However, Freud and many others since, have realized that stress is THE major cause. What causes the stress is a different matter, often overlooked in our "drug fix" world dominated by Big Pharma, the FDA (which is now dominated by Big Pharma as well), and the "educationally handicapped" medical profession in general.

There are many Colleges and Universities throughout the nation that offer excellent services and support to students with the ADD/ADHD brain type. That means offering personal assistance and mentoring, innovative teaching styles, tips and strategies for better organization and, above all, working with students to set goals for their academic progress. Here are some of the top schools in the nation that offer programs and services for ADD students: Landmark College, Putney, VTr

On the spectrum of ADHD symptoms, perhaps the least understood is the inability of children and adults to pay attention to the world around them. They “space out” in the middle of conversations or are clueless about the recently revealed details of a new project at work. That “space cadet” inattentive presentation of ADHD can drive friends, partners, spouses, teachers and bosses crazy. They think the ADHD person doesn’t care about the relationship or the job or they may believe the ADHD person is slow witted or even stupid.

Most AD/HD adults know the feeling of overwhelm. It’s that place we go to when we’ve overextended ourselves, when we’re multi-tasking and having trouble keeping up or when stress gets the better of us, and more. Maybe you recall that old expression, “Stop the world, I want to get off ”. It goes ...

Parents of hyperactive children know the "Would you please just settle down?!" phrase well, and likely use it on a regular basis. nnThere are a number of tips to help parents settle their hyperactive child down. These quick tips and relaxation techniques take the same amount of time as yelling and scolding but produce incredibly different results in hyperactive children. nnQuick Calming Tips:nnTry quick tips to calm a hyperactive child down during temper outbursts or unusuall

There is a common misconception in the world that having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a bad thing. While the ADD-wired brain certainly presents some challenges, it also offers some incredible benefits. The following is a list of characteristics that I consistently see in my clients, friends, and colleagues with ADD.n n1. CompassionnPeople with ADD have a tremendous power to connect with other people. But it goes a step further than that. We also have an advanced abilit

Loaded down with holiday packages, Steve braces himself against the bitter wind as he searches the mall parking lot for his car. When he finally reaches his sedan, he sets a large box on the roof and digs into his pocket for the keys. While he loads shopping bags into the back seat, a neighbor calls out a greeting from a few rows over. They wish each other happy holidays, and with snow flurries stinging his eyes, Steve climbs into the car and turns on the heater full blast.

Karen is a 23 year old woman who felt extremely uncomfortable around people. She originally contacted ADD Insights for coaching services, because she felt she had nothing to offer. By her own admission, she felt she was unattractive and had nothing interesting to say. Karen did not attend social events when she could avoid them and stayed in the background when she was forced to appear by virtue of appeals from friends or family. She was not making new friends in college and did not date.

Listening well is the most important part of communication. Many misunderstandings and hurt feelings can be prevented by using good listening skills. If you begin to track disagreements or miscommunications in your life, you will probably find that poor listening skills (yours or the other person's) are at the root of ...

To view a 60 day case study of a serious ADHD boy using Neuroliminal Training, Click here http://www.drbate.com/content/testimonial_adhd_saga.shtmlrnReally surprising - several kids with ADD/ADHD who did NOT speak English have now been successful using Neuroliminal Training in different countries, including Norway, Brazil, and Mexico. In addition, infants who were not speaking were also affected postively. There are now five types of effective recognized professional treatment for ADD, ADHD and Autism used today by different clinicians:

ADHD NEWSLETTER from Patrick J. Hurleynn www.addcorridorcoaching.comnnnADHD – ADHD &Guilt “like carrying a bag of rocks”n nnAUGUST 2004 Volume I Issue VIIInnStatement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position from time to time.nnI wanted to let you know that our book many years in the making is FINA

As the results from college admissions tests begin to arrive, many parents will recognize the need for their student to retake the tests and achieve higher scores in order to be accepted at highly ranked universities. However, a typical teenager in the midst of sudden mood changes and general confusion about life might be less than receptive to the idea of preparing for another round of these expensive, time-consuming, but crucial exams. Such household tensions can leave parents at a loss to encourage adolescents to address their weak areas and maximize their strengths.