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Why Smart Phones, Tablets and iPads Don’t Work!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Pam

One of the most common mistakes I see well-meaning parents and educators make is to insist that a student use a particular tool or device because they’ve found that it works well for them. This can oftentimes lead to a “battle of wills” that does little more than leave you exhausted and stressed out. Alternatively, [...]

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“Sink or Swim” Won’t Work! Part Two

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Pam

The dilemma for those of us who are raising or educating students with ADHD or Asperger’s is this: At what point do you step in, take control and resolve a problematic situation? And, at what point do you step back and help your child work it out on their own? There are those who would [...]

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