by Dan DeMarle | Apr 19, 2025 | Emotional Disturbance, Obsessive-Compuslive Disorder, Obsessive-Compuslive Disorder, Recommended Reading
“For years, Timmy Reen tried to hide his compulsions and rituals from everyone at his New York City firehouse — until his secret was forced out in the open.” By Joseph Goldstein “There was always an awkward moment for Timmy Reen after the fire was...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 9, 2025 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Recommended Reading
Fluctuating ADHD found in 63.8% of participants over 16 years by Eric W. Dolan 11/24/24 “A long-term study has shed new light on how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) changes over time, finding that most individuals experience alternating periods...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 7, 2025 | Holidays, Parents/Guardians, Recommended Reading
Every holiday season, we face a persistent challenge: how to respond to family members who don’t understand ADHD and yet feel compelled to share their discipline and parenting advice (often loudly). While every family dynamic is unique, here are some general...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 3, 2025 | Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Classroom, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Parents/Guardians, Recommended Reading, Special Education, Teaching
“Hard-to-meet goals can frustrate children with ADHD. Deploy these approaches to prevent meltdowns and transform relationships.” By Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. Verified Updated on January 14, 2025 “When children exhibit concerning behaviors, their goal...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 2, 2025 | Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Classroom, Teaching, Teaching
“Detention doesn’t work. Neither does criticism. Or yelling. In fact, they may actually aggravate and encourage a child’s defiance. What does work? These strategies for managing negative ADHD behavior in the classroom — and teaching students better skills for...
by Dan DeMarle | Mar 31, 2025 | Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMRDD), Emotional Disturbance, Mood Disorders
“A child who consistently acts cranky and moody, then flies into intense rages with seemingly no provocation might have Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder. Find out how DMDD is related to ADHD, and how to distinguish its symptoms from bipolar disorder and...
