• Learning Disabilities, Parents, Student Health

    Posted on February 20th, 2008

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    What Are the Signs of ADD/ADHD?

    Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) or attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADHA) is characterized by poor ability to attend to a task, motoric overactivity and impulsivity. ADHD-afflicted people display different behaviors indicative of problems associated with the disorder.  Being inattentive can be seen when a child or adolescent: Often does not follow through on tasks. Often has difficulty getting [...]

  • Learning Disabilities

    Posted on December 4th, 2007

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    Going Through College with Autism – Tips and Hints

    Maureen Johnson, Ph.D., is a Health Education Instructor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She’s also an adult with an autism spectrum diagnosis.   Having recently gone through the college system, Maureen has first person knowledge of how to smooth the path to graduation. Her suggestions are a great start for teens with autism (and their parents) [...]