RESOURCES - Educational
Descanso Medical Center
for Development and Learning
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
1346 Foothill Blvd. Suite 301
La Canada, CA 91011
(818) 790-1587
Informative ADD/ADHD webcasts
All Kinds of Minds - Understanding Differences in Learning.
Dr. Levine's program, Schools Attuned, trains teachers how to tailor their
classrooms to different learning styles. (www.allkindsofminds.org)
CA Education Code Section 60852.3http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ssd
The College board is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations on its tests. These tests are:
SAT Reasoning Test™ Advanced Placement Program® (AP) Exams PSAT/NMSQT There are two SSD sections of collegeboard.com.
http://www.collegeboard.com/ssd contains a wealth of information for educators and
numerous downloadable forms. Another section provides helpful information for parents
and students.
A free service. Study almost anything using online flashcards. Create your own. Create or join study groups.
An online tutoring service.
www.tutorvista.com
Website includes numerous helpful resources
for the child with special needs - including overviews of various laws and numerous resources both at the federal and state level. (http://www.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Resource for School and Home - How ADHD is identified and treated. Includes legal requirements, treatment options, and ways to improve life at school and at home for children diagnosed with ADHD. Written for families and educators. Homework Help - from the U.S. Department of Education
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AlphaSmart3000 (www.alphasmart.com) - Electronic keyboard with built-in files, display and dual platform computer & printer interface. Intelligent Peripherals (408) 252-9400
Franklin products (www.franklin.com) - Electronic spellers with speech output (Speaking homework Wiz; Speaking dictionary & thesaurus; Speaking Language Master)
Arkenstone - WYNN - Text to speech program with text highlighting (1-800-444-4443)
Don Johnston Inc. (www.donjohnston.com / 1-800-999-4660)
Specializes in Hardware and Software resources to provide access to educational materials for special needs learners. Our carefully chosen tools and technologies will help you give these students more successful learning experiences, improve their abilities and bring joy and satisfaction to their learning environment. Software includes:
Earobics - Auditory processing and phonics training program (www.earobics.com)
Provides technology to help struggling students learn to their fullest potential: serving students in PreK-8 who use assistive technology, have IEPs, have limited English proficiency, or need additional instructional support for any reason. Includes:
IntelliKeys - Open Up the World of Computer Access for Struggling Learners. Provides access for anyone with physical, visual, or cognitive disabilities who has difficulty using a standard keyboard. In combination with its many overlays, it is the most flexible alternative keyboard available, providing individualized support for young students, struggling learners, and ESL students.which guides actions of re-grouping, cross-out, adding super-scriptsInspiration Software, Inc. (www.inspiration.com / 1-800-877-4292)
Word webbing, semantic organizer program with outline features
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (323) 664-5525
1430 "N" Street, Room 1205, Sacramento, CA 95814
916-323-4737 (www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/sm)
Classroom Solutions for School Children with ADHD
There are some fairly simple steps that can be taken to help your child in the classroom.
This free chart from ADDitude magazine contains helpful suggestions regarding classroom setup, assignments, distractibility, behavior, organization/planning, restlessness and moods/socialization. A great resource to share
and discuss with your child’s teacher!
Click on the link below or visit:
Revised June 2010
http://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/iep-qa-2010.pdf
Help your child avoid a mid-year slump with these eight tips from ADDitude Magazine
Homework Help
U.S. Department of Education
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