Monthly Archives: February 2011

3 Reasons for the Rise in ADHD

Posted on February 24, 2011 by sguffanti

1. In 1990, SSI pays for each child labeled ADHD and taking medication– by 2009 ADHD is 31% of SSI. ($700 a month per child) 2. In 1991, a Policy Clarification Memorandum adds ADHD to IDEA. 3. In 1997, IDEA, … Continue reading →

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ADHD or Active Child Episode 1: What’s ADHD

Posted on February 18, 2011 by sguffanti

In this episode we will discuss ADHD with Dr. Guffanti, an international speaker on ADHD, who not only has ADHD, but has its most common associated problems – ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder) and dyslexia. We will peak into the world … Continue reading →

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Parenting the ADHD Labeled Child

Posted on February 18, 2011 by sguffanti

My Charley Has ADHD Lessons Learned (Click here for Pat Wyman’s  Super Speller Strategy video) This video demonstrates many of the common issues about ADHD: Teachers are the most common referrer for ADHD. They are more often wrong than right … Continue reading →

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