Not everyone learns the same way. This can be especially true for students with ADHD. According to an April 5 press release from Insight Schoool, Inc, students who struggle to thrive in a traditional high school setting may benefit from online learning:

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, 2.4 million children between the ages of 12 and 17 have ADHD, and the diagnosis of the disorder in that age group increased an average of 3 percent per year from 1997 to 2006.

In addition, Dr. Russell Barkley reports in the book Taking Charge of ADHD that 21 percent of teens with ADHD skip school on a regular basis, 35 percent drop out before finishing high school and 50 percent experience sleep problems.

Students with ADHD may have trouble focusing in a class full of students. Online learning allows them to study at home, in their room, with minimal distractions.

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Top experts and leaders in the ADHD community are gathering for a unique conference that will take place almost entirely online. Though the conference is geared towards professionals, parents of kids with ADHD are encouraged to attend as well.

"Participants can choose to attend sessions live via teleconference or computer webcast [video there tells you exactly how], or listen to presentation recordings later," reported the Core Psych Blog. "There will also be opportunities to interact with your peers in dedicated forums and chat rooms."

The conference runs Oct. 5 to 7. More information can be found at www.adhdconference.com.

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A child who’s diagnosed with ADHD or another learning disability is likely to have several people working to help manage his symptoms. Doctors, parents, therapists, and teachers all have the same goal. Now, a new on-line tool can help everyone stay in touch and work together to meet that goal.

Collaborative treatment for children is at the heart of TherapyBuzz.com, a site that offers parents and care providers a secure and convenient way to exchange information and track the progress of children who require additional support for their development… Parents can create a page for their child, including photographs and documents.

They can invite their child’s providers, such as teachers or therapists, to join their child’s team. Team members can submit notes and documents that all team members can access. Parents can maintain an electronic history of their child’s progress. [Source: LA Special Education Examiner]

Care providers can join the site for free and can either register individually, or as a group - like a clinic or school. An informational Webinar is planned for September 23. More information is available at GoToMeeting.com.

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