A thorough and balanced presentation of a thorny topic. Kevin T. Kalikow, MD will help untangle the complexities of pharmacological treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and co-existing conditions. He will discuss indications for medication; whether or not to give psychiatric drugs to your child or adolescent and, if so, when; potential benefits and risks; […]
We’re all struggling to figure out our re-entry into society after the traumas of quarantine and distance learning. For students returning to schools and campuses, reports confirm that 40-60% have mental health issues. How can we slow the dive into normalcy and let our kids with special needs know it’s okay to wade in slowly? […]
Think of exercise as a prescription for optimizing intellectual reasoning, increasing attention, and improving mood. Regular exercise activates the brain systems that support focus, memory, and self-regulation, decrease impulsivity, and prime kids for learning — all kids, young and old. An exciting and growing body of research shows that physical activity is a promising alternative […]
Please join SPED*NET at Wilton Library for a thorough and balanced presentation of a thorny topic. Dr. Kevin Kalikow will help untangle the complexities of pharmacological treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and co-existing conditions, by addressing whether or not to give psychiatric drugs to your child and, if so, when. He will discuss […]
Children with autism, non-learning verbal disorders (NVLD), or ADHD have two things in common: their brains process differently from those of other kids and they are often traumatized in school. Schools traditionally focus on kids' behavior, instead of on the experiences that led to such behavior. This is especially true if their actions distract other […]
SPED*NET, in partnership with Wilton Public Schools and Newtown Sped PTA, presents this webinar. Sharon Saline, PsyD, will teach parents concrete strategies to meet neurodivergent learners where they are and help them strengthen essential executive functioning skills. With current research on the developing brain and real-life case examples, she shows attendees how and why executive […]
