Posts by sleet76

Thanks, Tesbabe.  She and I are both looking forward to her testing.  She actually can't wait, she has been so frustrated lately with writing and spelling.  I look at it from the point of view that whatever is there is...

I posted earlier about my DD and her "pretending" not to know things.  I've decided to have her evaluated for dyslexia after realizing that she fit many of the symptoms.  And she is fitting more of them each year, as her...

:)  I should read it, too, probably!  It is all to easy to lump any frustration in his ADHD category, when sometimes it is likely giftedness, high energy, or just plain old 6yo boy craziness!  Sometimes other reminders...

EVC, I don't disagree that there is likely a group of children that fit the description of active alert kids above, but I want to good-naturedly point out that the idea that people with ADHD can't focus for extended periods of time on...

No, my 6yo is pretty mellow and doesn't get a kick out of being in control.  However, he simply will not do something if he doesn't want to.  So he may not have done the writing, he'd just get up from the table and have to be...

Hi!  You are doing great things for your son in giving his needs so much thought and finding answers for him.  Good work!  I know how hard it can be!  I have a 6.5 yo son with ADHD, and we homeschool....

Oh, and in response to your question: my 8 yo DD claimed not to be able to add 4+2 the other day in our homeschool work.  She routinely adds large numbers mentally, but was refusing to cooperate. My DS I mentioned above surprised...

My 6-yo son has ADHD, and is likely gifted, though he hasn't had his IQ tested.  I think it is great to follow through with testing for your DD, and with time and reflection, things will begin to become more clear.  I will...

Fun!  Thanks for sharing!  

Nick.com has a nice 22-min news program geared for older kids, and after watching it first, I watched with my DD, age 8 (very mature for age).  Thought it was a good piece.