About this time of year, I frequently hear this concern raised. Unfortunately, it’s often put another way: “Should we just forget about this year, and hope next year is better?” The parent will usually continue, “We’ve tried our best. We’ve talked to him (or h...

Parents of children suspected of having ADD (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined forms) often engage in denying even the possibility of the need for testing, let alone treating the disorder (if necessary). This denial is often understandable and ma...

All parents love their children. The vast majority of them express that love in ways that are beneficial to their child. However, there are certain situations and disorders that require a form of expression of love that our parental common sense, or what we’ve...

A Fresh New Start for the ADHD Child

Questions about deciding whether your child “will not” or “cannot” perform better As a psychologist specializing in neurofeedback (EEG-Biofeedback) and children’s school problems for over 21 years, I’ve heard many questions regarding children’s struggles – ...

“Dear Doctor…” Answers to Parents’ Questions Regarding Trouble at the Start of the New School Year By Dr. Stephen A. Ferrari A mother recently asked me, “I’m worried…Sammy is having such an awful time in school this year. He is being grounded in the class...

Answers to Parents’ Questions about ADHD Children Returning to School “While I’m looking forward to returning to a normal school routine, I’m also dreading the return of the endless struggles my child has with school, behavior and homework. Is there anything ...

Using (A Little Bit of) Summertime to Make the Next School Year Better “My child has struggled in school all year. We’ve tried working with him, but it didn’t help. During the school year, with work schedules and the kid’s after-school activities, there is ne...

“Both our son and our daughter are very intelligent, yet, somehow they struggle in school. It has been suggested that they may have ADHD. How can that be?” People who are close to individuals with ADHD will not find this question surprising at all. However, p...

Speaking with the Teacher when Your Child is Struggling in School “Our son is still having a hard time in school; we have tried tutoring, incentives, discipline…nothing seems to work. Should we talk to his teacher?” For some children, it is often difficult t...