What Is the Relationship Between ADHD and Self-Control?
Why do kids with ADHD space out on some things and hyperfocus on others? How come they are able to sustain attention on activities they enjoy? Dr. Sam Goldstein explains that ADHD is more a problem of self-control than attention.
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Making Books Accessible
BookShare, an online collection of digital books, textbooks, and newspapers for people with print disabilities, now offers free memberships for qualifying U.S. students and schools.
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Back to School Tools
- Easing Back Into School
Here are some tips to help you and your child make a smooth transition back to school.
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Rick Lavoie offers advice — in the form of an acrostic — on making kids with special needs feel warm, welcome, and wanted in a new classroom.
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In this first-person essay, a returning student describes what it was like to relive the back-to-school jitters.
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Featured Video: Social Skills & LD
"Play dates" can be tough for kids with special needs. Rick Lavoie discusses why and suggests ways to make them more fun.
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A Must-Have DVD from LearningStore:Learning disAbilities / Learning Abilities (Episode 5): ADD/ADHD/LD 
This DVD will help you gain a better understanding of the connection between ADD, ADHD, and LD. See this and other useful products in LD OnLine's LearningStore. |
Legal Briefs from Matt Cohen
"I've been denied accommodations for the LSAT. What can I do?" See what attorney Matt Cohen has to say about documentation and testing agencies. And check out more advice from our experts.
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Recommended Book: The Gift Of ADHD
In The Gift Of ADHD: How To Transform Your Child's Problems Into Strengths, psychologist Lara Honos-Webb reframes ADHD symptoms in a positive way and offers awareness exercises to help parents become better advocates.
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In the News
- Rookie Davis Overcomes Learning Disability to Make 49ers as No. 3 Quarterback
- Opinion: Vouchers Control Special-Ed Growth
- 1 Child Left Behind
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LD OnLine Yellow Pages
LD OnLine Yellow Pages gathers in one place the services and products parents and professionals need. It's a fast and easy way to find what you are looking for — simply search by location, specialty, or service.
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Advertise in the LD OnLine Yellow Pages
Each month, a half-million parents and professionals visit our education websites seeking information and resources. Advertise in the LD OnLine Yellow Pages to reach people who need your services.
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