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The Butterfly Effects content staff blends award-winning expertise in therapy, education, medicine, journalism, health communication and content creation to bring you the best health information possible. Below you will find a selection of the most recently published expert tips and advice related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

• Social Story on Making Agreements
  By Natalia Acosta on Feb 17, 07
  I am very friendly.I like playing games with my friends.Sometimes, I want to play one game and my friend wants to play a different game.I can try to make an agreement.I can ask my friend if she wants to play her game for a while, and play my game...
• Social Story About Learning To Listen
  By Natalia Acosta on Jan 23, 07
  After the teacher rings her bell, she gives an instruction.It makes the teacher happy when all children look at her and are quiet.When the bell rings, I will look at my teacher, stop what I am doing, and be quiet. Children stop what they are...
• Give Your Kids A Break From Homework
  By Sheri Holland on Jul 25, 06
  Is your child feeling burnt out when it comes to school work? Our Expert Tip:  Keep a child motivated to work hard by providing a “light at the end of the tunnel.” Make schoolwork off-limits for one weekend day (or both, if...
• Active ListeningThe difference between hearing and listening is that one is done with a purpose. If you are "actively listening" you are listening to understand what is being said despite distraction. This is a critical skill for all children to learn, for it...
• Getting The Most Out Of Summer School
  By Sheri Holland on Jul 25, 06
  Summertime and vacation breaks from school are excellent opportunities to target the behaviors associated with your child's ADHD.  Although most are thrilled with the idea of a break from teachers, tutors, and doctors - it is important to...
• Tokens and Impulsivity for Children with ADHD
  By Daniela Tricoche on Jul 25, 06
  Impulsivity is defined as choosing a smaller, more immediate reinforcer instead of a larger, more delayed reinforcer.  For example, a child with ADHD may display impulsive behavior when doing his/her homework by constantly...
• Auditory Tapes for AttentionMany parents wonder what they can do to help their child who has difficulty following auditory instructions given in class. These students may appear forgetful, unable to remember steps of the tasks clearly explained. Our Expert Tip: Sharpen your...
• Fun with flashcards
  By Charlotte Fudge on Jul 3, 06
  Are your children struggling to prepare for tests?  Wish you could put the fun back into learning. Our Expert Tip: These fabulous flashcard tips will help kids truly learn the material and make some wonderful memories in...

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