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Planning for the School Year Starts Now
I'm pleased to be a guest expert again for ImpactADHD: September is here and that means one thing: it’s time to go back to school. The summer has passed. Many students and families are energized and ready to get back to the books. But some families start the year with caution. Maybe because the previous …
I’ll be presenting at the Building Bridges Workshop on August 22
Look for me at this all day workshop where we'll learn to collaborate and advocate for children with special needs. I'll be part of the team presenting ~ Top 10 Pitfalls Faced When Advocating for A Child With Disabilities Sign up & Info ~ http://tinyurl.com/ogyulwl
Homework Struggles: How to Make it Easier and More Effective
I recently presented at the "Skills for Success with ADHD" Conference co-sponsored by Hampton Roads CHADD and hosted by Chesapeake Bay Academy. I was honored to talk to both parents and educators about how to support students with ADHD to make homework easier and more effective. There were many requests for copies of the powerpoint, so I'm including the …
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ImpactADHD Guest Expert: Planning for the School Year Starts Now
I am honored to be a guest expert on ImpactADHD. Check out my tips for getting a good start on the school year. September is here and that means one thing: it’s time to go back to school. The summer has passed. Many students and families are energized and ready to get back to the …
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Managing Behavior
Managing Behavior using positive and negative consequences Are you having trouble get- ting your kids to do what you want them to do? The key is to “manage” their behavior. When managing behavior, you figure out what it is you would like to see happen and then make a plan for accomplishing the goal. On …
What Video Games Teach
What Video Games Teach recognizing the benefits of gaming Many parents I see in my practice are concerned about their children’s video game playing. A re- cent study found that 91percent of children between the ages of 2 and 17 play video games, and another study found that upwards of 99 percent of teenage boys …
When Children Lie
When Children Lie understanding the motivation is key One of the most frequent concerns expressed by parents about their children is lying. When children lie, it may indeed be serious, but not for the reasons that you may think. For most parents, honesty is considered an essential character trait, so they become quite concerned when …
Working with Schools
Working with Schools determining if extra help is needed It’s January and the school year is almost halfway over. For many students, it is now time to re-energize for the push to the end of the year. In some families, parents may have growing concerns about their children’s progress. Teachers who worried about a student’s …
Dr. Katz explains ADHD on the Hampton Roads Show
Thanks to Chesapeake Bay Academy for hosting Dr. Katz on the Hampton Roads show.
Katz Group for Psychological Services 