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Dr. Greg Stasi

The Importance of Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills to Children with ADHD

January 18, 2012
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TweetPin itAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological condition associated with under activation of the frontal lobe. This area of the brain is also associated  with the executive functioning skills such as organization, time management; planning, impulse control, cognitive flexibility, and ability to self monitor one’s work. Children with ADHD without a doubt demonstrate poor [...]

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New Guidelines for ADHD Diagnosis

October 18, 2011
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TweetPin itAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmetnal disorders.  Current data suggest that the prevalence rates in school age children is between eight to ten percent.  This is a disorder which is characterized by significant inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. New Guidelines For an ADHD Diagnosis: ADHD is a buzz topic that [...]

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Where To Go If Your Child Has Been Misdiagnosed

October 7, 2011
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TweetPin itParents come to professionals in order to ascertain what is going on with their child.  As a neuropsychologist, the two most common questions I hear are: What is wrong with my child? And How do I fix it?   A diagnosis will help clarify the symptom characteristics that the child exhibits which in turn [...]

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Helping Your Child Plan and Organize Their Daily Lives

September 14, 2011
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TweetPin itThe start of school brings many changes with children’s daily lives. Children must be able to transition between subjects, organizing their work, sitting at home, and independently taking the initiative to do their homework and monitor their own productivity. These above behaviors all fall under the label of “executive functioning.” Many children are able to [...]

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Sugar Not to Blame for ADHD

September 13, 2011
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TweetPin itSugar has been hypothesized for years as being a major culprit in the rise of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In fact, this notion was so popular and accepted that it was actually paired as the correct answer to the statement, “The major cause of hyperactivity in North America” on the television show Jeopardy in [...]

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How To Notify A Parent About Concerns You Have For a Child In Your Classroom

August 19, 2011
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TweetPin itThe start of a new school year is associated with many changes for a child’s academic, behavioral, and social functioning.  Teachers are often the first ones to identify concerns regarding a child’s academic, social, or behavioral functioning.  Bringing concerns up to a parent can always be a challenging situation.  Below are several tips that [...]

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