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Schools and ADHD-
The Ideal-
According to Wright's Law, the OCR Memrandun: Evaluation of Children who May Have ADD/ADHD, published by the Office of Civil Rights in 1992, clarifies that SCHOOLS MUST EVAlUATE children who are suspected of having a disability, including ADD, after a request from the parent. |
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A struggling student's school psychologist contacted us recently to help find affordable treatment. When asked why the school wasn't stepping forward to provide the funding, she replied, "...Regarding the school district paying for an evaluation, I can see the smoke going up from our administrators-at even the suggestion.
We are instructed to be ever-so-careful when we "encourage" that a child be evaluated. If we sound like we are recommending or insisting, the school district could be held liable to pay for it.
In other words, that is an absolute no-no. ..."
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Shire's 2013
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51 winners, $2,000 plus one year free coaching from the Edge Foundation.
For College or Vocational/Technical school
Deadline: 3/27/2013.*
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Greetings!
I never thought I'd be happy to get a new boss, but Brandon and I are thrilled to have an Executive Director back at the helm! Please join us in welcoming Laura Del Ragno, MSW to the organization.
Joan Jager, Volunteer
and Brandon Koch, Operations Coordinator
 Hello, I want to say a quick hi and to tell you how excited I am to be on board again! I was with ADD Resources as a Master's Social Work Intern back in 2008 to 2009. After working for 10 years in social work, I began the MSW program at University of Washington -Tacoma. I finished my degree in June 2010. The nature of the work of this organization has been close to me personally for most of my life. I look forward to sharing more with you in the months to come and hopefully to personally meet some of you at our upcoming conferences.
Laura Del Ragno, MSW
Executive Director, ADD Resources
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Rick Green
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Join us on April 13th, 2013 for a Couples Conference
I Said, You Said, But
Neither One Heard:
How to create a great relationship when one or both of you have ADHD.
Presenters: Rick & Ava Green and Don Baker, MA
Where: Red Lion Inn, Bellevue, WA
Details: Saturday, April 13th from 8:30am to 6pm
Cost: $160/couple; $90 individual for MEMBERS
$200/couple; $110 individual for Non-members
Presenters: Rick & Ava Green, co-producers of "ADD and Loving It!??!!!" and the all video website, Totally ADD and Don Baker, MA, A family therapist who has hosted ADHD and Relationship groups for years!
See a couple of video shorts by Rick and Don in the Video section!
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FREE WEBINARS
The 2nd Tuesday of the month:
March 12th at 6pm PST /9pm EST
 The Top Three ADHD Medication Pitfalls and What to do About Them
with Laurie Dupar PMHNP, RN, PCC
Sign up now for a reminder
Currently Available Replays:
See our Webinars page>>>
 Top Ten Things you're Doing
Everyday to
make your ADHD Worse.
Alan Brown of ADD Crusher (2-12-2013)
 Using Routines and Checklists to Manage your Day
Coach Laura Rolands of myattentioncoach.com. (1-22-2013) |
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New Articles
You CAN get organized for Tax Time!
By Coach Laura Roland
"You don't know it yet but, at the end of this article you're going to feel a lot more confident about how an ADHD Adult can get organized for tax time.
Adult ADHD and getting organized to file taxes are not a good combination. Many of my clients, especially single people or two-ADHD couples, are burdened with guilt and worry about late or unfilled taxes...." More>>>
Conversation Frustration
By Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC
"...Four Components to a Conversation
As Newton's law teaches us, every action has a re-action. The re-action we have to someone's actions is generally based on a few variables: our concerns, our expectations, our relationships and our personal anxiety levels. In truth, there are always four components to a conversation -
- the speaker's words,
- the speaker's intent,
- the listener's reaction,
- and the listener's response, be it verbal or otherwise.
- So much can go wrong with so many uncontrolled variables, it's no wonder there is so much misunderstanding that often leads to anger and frustration..." More>>>
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From our Members' Section
By Richard Austin, Jr.,PhD
1. Listen- the pause that refreshes
2. Respond to create the "Love Connection" -
3. Stay quiet- (both inside and outside of self)
- Remember, "Silence is Golden."
- Pause to hear everything.
- Quiet your mind to let in the verbal and mon-verbal messages.
- Offer centered listening......"More>>
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NEW ARTICLE
by Marla Cummins
"...Being Here, Now
Sometimes the answer is to hit the
Here are a few ways that I have found to be useful in being more present:
- Just breathe. As you are sitting at your desk, take deep full breaths. In as little as 90 seconds you can bring yourself back to now.
- When you exercise focus on your form and breathing. Notice your feet moving and your breath as it goes in and out.
- When you are engaged in daily routines, like washing dishes or cooking, focus on what you are doing. We are often in a rush to finish, but instead you could use these times as an opportunity to be mindful..." More>>>
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Please let us know how we can better serve your needs;
Laura Del Ragno- Executive Director
Brandon Koch- Coordinator
and Joan Jager, Volunteer
Call- 253-759-5085
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Don Baker Talks About ADHD Couples Counseling
