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Comment on What Causes ADHD? Or Is That The Wrong Question? by Nicole Pelton

Nicole Pelton — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:33:30 +0000

There is also a map that says the further east you go in the US, the more kids are diagnosed ADHD...it's funny and depressing at the same time. http://searchinsights.wordpress.com/2010/11/11/can-search-insights-map-adhd/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U

Comment on Things to Know About Limited Working Memory by Cat Mikkelsen

Cat Mikkelsen — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 09:56:26 +0000

Thanks Rod. Look at the followup posting: Smart people with limited working memory http://budurl.com/h8wr, and the discussion of diffuse attention. I find personally that the older I get (and unless driven by a paycheck) I have apparently developed “diffuse attention” now too, so I can relate to my kid! So what is it that you do in life, and how do you cope? I’m also researching the various online games for working on memory. BTW, at least two Web sites offer free programs for working out working memory: http://www.memorise.org/memoryGym.htm and http://www.easysurf.us/menu.htm. Cheers! Thanks for helping to start some discussions on this stuff as I try to help my kid!

Comment on Things to Know About Limited Working Memory by Rod Duncan

Rod Duncan — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:21:33 +0000

My guess is that poor working memory may also be related to problems experienced by myself and other dyslexics in tracking the flow of time.
This is one of the standard list of problems associated with dyslexia. However, the flip side is that it does enable you to exist in the moment with considerable intensity. This might not seem useful for a child in school. But for a creative artist or sports person it may be fundamental to high achievement.
This isn’t based on rigerous research. However, it is my personal experience, and I have observed it in other adult dyslexics.
All the best.
Rod

Comment on What’s Wrong with My Kid? by cat

cat — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:57:20 +0000

Wonderful to hear from you, mom. Love your CAPD website, btw!

Comment on A Product of Special Education by cat

cat — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:56:30 +0000

Boy, no kidding! I’ll see her again. Hopefully I can have more useful suggestions!

Comment on A Product of Special Education by Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:17:27 +0000

It’s an interesting set of ideas. But to be honest, all I could think of when reading this was… nursing? Really? And she can’t remember what she’s read? That would be very, very dangerous.

Comment on What’s Wrong with My Kid? by Mom of kid with CAPD

Mom of kid with CAPD — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:52:31 +0000

I think we paid the same idiots for stunningly stupid advice… you have to wonder sometimes if this is a racket. Great blog! Thanks!