Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Helping My ADHD Pre-Teen

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Expert: Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP - 1/10/2006


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My son, 11, and his mother have been trying to cope with his ADHD since first grade.  He has reached the age where he does not want to be reminded about things.  He is in love with anything electronic, so I wondered if there was something like a kids PDA that could be used to help him stay organized?  He's pretty careless with his things, so it would have to be somewhat indestructible.  Are you aware of any tools that might be useful to us.
Thank you in advance,
Maury Radin


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Dear Maury,

Thanks for asking me your question.

I suggest you look into something called the Watchminder2 or the Tickle box.  I'm not sure if the tickle box is still being made, but the watchminder is one I have used in the past and am getting ready to by the updated Watchminder2 for myself.  

You can look each up online.

Good luck with your search.  If you do find something else that you find helpful (I like to stay abreast of technological support), please let me know.  

Sincerely,

Christine  

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Christine D. DeLoatch, MA CCC-SLP

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My expertise is both personal and professional. I am an adult with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, and I am an ASHA certified Speech-language pathologist. I worked in the school system, giving direct theraputic servies to children with both language difficulties and attention deficit disorder. (I am very familiar with the IEP process and the IDEA.)I have consulted on-line, in person and via the telephone with a number of parents of children with ADD.

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My area of expertise lies in my holistic approach to ADD and other similar neurologically-based conditions including Non-verbal learning disorders. I am a researcher of medical treatments, studies regarding concrete documentation of the geographical differences in the "ADD" brain (PET scans, SPECT scans, etc.) herbal treatments, functional organizational strategies for children and adults (stuff that'll get you through the day; sensory techniques for relaxation and stress relief; and organizational tools - from the technological to the home-grown type. I am also a researcher of other conditions that are frequently co-existing with ADD. I have read extensively about women's issues and am an empathetic individal who would like to share strength, hope, experience and education.

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I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

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