What cell phone applications can benefit students with ADHD?

Bridget Brady

September 09, 2010 9:24:18 PM

I work as an OT with high schools students and wanted to know… what cell phone applications can benefit students with ADHD? We have used the basic features (calendar, alarms, etc) but have not explored additional applications and are wondering what other ideas or suggestions you might have.

What strategies are there to help kids with LD in gym class, sports, etc.?

Administrator

January 01, 2009 10:29:41 AM

I wanted to ask a question about PE and kids with learning disabilities. Is there any research or resources about the best methods to coach students with dyslexia or other learning disabilities and to help them learn individual and team skills the most effective way?

Can an ADD child get addicted to video games?

Administrator

October 29, 2008 3:54:26 AM

I have an 11 year old son with ADD. A doctor has stated that there is research showing that kids can become addicted to violent video games and that gaming raises cortisol levels in people who play video games. A counselor says that ALL electronics can cause the above two situations.

What is your take on this? What about active video games such as Dance Revolution or the wii games? How should a parent address this? Take them off all games permanently or just take a break? Help!

How can a parent help their teenager with ADHD (and/or LD) who has trouble staying organized?

Administrator

October 01, 2008 10:23:59 AM

My 15-year-old son was diagnosed approximately three years ago with the inattentive form of ADHD. He is also a gifted honor student in a very competitive public high school. We should have addressed this issue much sooner, but he was always able to overcome his difficulties so I never gave a thought that he had any learning disability.

His main difficulties are that he constantly forgets things, has difficulty staying on task, misplaces things including homework on a regular basis, and is easily distracted. We have never tried medication, nor have we sought special accommodations in the school.

Ever since he was in the second grade and required to turn in homework, we have received notes home from teachers each quarter of every year about my son failing to turn in work that we know he did. He also forgets to write down assignments and sometimes even forgets that he has a test or quiz in a given class. We have purchased planners but he inevitably loses them or doesn't use them effectively.

Although never diagnosed, I too have many of these same symptoms, so it is difficult for me to assist as I would like. The main problem at this juncture is that he is seeking a Navy ROTC Scholarship. Therefore, by the Navy's rules, in the year prior to his being medically evaluated for the scholarship, he cannot take medications to treat ADHD, nor can he receive accommodations that other children do not get, or he will be medically disqualified.

What suggestions do you have, without using medications or school accommodations, for us to help our son be successful? He desires to study Engineering, which is an extremely rigorous program. We are very worried that his disorganization and lack of focus will make things very difficult for him to succeed without using medication or accommodations. Thank you for any help you can provide.

What software can help me with financial planning?

Administrator

June 01, 2008 9:36:10 AM

I am an adult with ADHD and learning disabilities. While I have been successful at learning how to read and write through teaching children with special needs, there is still one area of my life that is left in a mess. I cannot seem to get a grasp on my finances.

I have tried the organizational strategies that I teach to my students. I have tried using the websites set up by banks. Nothing seems to work for me. Is there any technology that can help me with this? I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Is there an audio-system that helps the student to focus on the teacher's voice?

Administrator

January 31, 2008 6:05:18 PM

I have recently heard about a program for students with ADHD/ADD that allows them to wear headphones while the teacher speaks into a microphone. This allows the student to be actively engaged in the instruction part of a lesson. Can you tell me what it is called and/or where I can obtain it?