by Dan DeMarle | Jun 7, 2022 | Adolescent/Teen, Classroom, Math, Parents/Guardians, Teaching, Transition
Edward Mitchell, an independent living specialist and outreach coordinator, posted a blog on “Advancing Equity: A Financial Toolkit for Individuals with Disabilities.” In the blog, Mitchell brings attention to the importance of financial education for people with...
by Dan DeMarle | May 21, 2022 | Adolescent/Teen, Risk Factors, Sex/Sexuality
Puberty is starting earlier than it used to for some girls. Scientists aren’t sure why, but they’re studying the potential role of obesity, chemicals and stress.nyti.ms/3PtCtFz
by Dan DeMarle | May 20, 2022 | Adolescent/Teen, Disability, Emotional Disturbance
Answers to common questions about identifying and compassionately addressing issues of anxiety and depression in adolescents. Click this link to read the article....
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 24, 2022 | Adolescent/Teen, Emotional Disturbance, Parents/Guardians, Social Media, Suicide/Suicidal Ideation
Depression, self-harm and suicide are rising among American adolescents. For M, a 13-year-old in Minnesota, the despair was almost too much to take. Click this link to read the article.
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 12, 2022 | Adolescent/Teen, Behavior Management, Disability, Emotional Disturbance
The pandemic has revealed some truths: A lack of mental health providers to sufficiently meet the needs of those in crisis (including providers of color); and the stress that COVID-19 has introduced is being felt by all ages, with mental health coping strategies being...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 10, 2022 | Adolescent/Teen, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Recommended Reading
First the myths: ADHD is primarily a disorder of the young; Children and adolescents diagnosed with the problem usually outgrow it by the time they reach adulthood. Now the facts: The preponderance of recent evidence indicates ADHD is chronic across the lifespan....
