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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Questions Answered by Expert Tim Runner
| Subject | Date Asked |
| dealing with ADD | 5/18/2012 |
| Q: I'm 15 and a freshman in high school, I'm not doing so well in only one class because everybody ... A: James, Talk to the teacher in this class. See if you can do some extra credit work to bring up your ... | |
| 8year old son attitude | 3/6/2012 |
| Q: i have an 8 year old son who seems shy in school. Doesnt speak up in school. He is doing ok in ... A: Jerry, You are probbly not going to be able to get help at school because your son is doing fine in ... | |
| ADD | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I am the mother of a 10 year old boy who may or may not have ADD. The last two years have been ... A: -- Melissa, You should write a letter to the principal of the school your son attends asking that ... | |
| ADHA? | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: We have 5 year old son who just started kindergarten this year. We are only 3 weeks into the school ... A: -- James, There is no way anyone can diagnose ADD/ADHD via internet. It is challenging to assess ... | |
| focus? | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: if you would like to have your child tested for the presence of attention and focus issues, who ... A: --Lori, Your daughter needs to be assessed by a medical doctor or a psychologist to make the ... | |
| 18 YEAR WITH ADHD & DEPRESSION | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with ADHD in 5th grade. Medication didn't seem to work. He was kicked out of ... A: Laurie, My heart goes out to you, but the help you and your son need is way beyond what I am ... | |
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Tim Runner
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Expertise
Being an Education Advocate, I am able to answer questions related to educating students diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. I represent numerous students with these challenges. Too often schools do not properly serve the needs of these students and I sometimes have to fight to get my clients the special education services they require. Sometimes the schools push for medication rather than looking at the needs of the student. For some of my clients, medications have worked wonders, but for others medication is not the answer. Many times schools want to give parents a 504 Plan rather than qualifying the child for special education. Some of my clients have been well served by 504 Plans, but being qualified for special education services has many advantages. I have answered over a thousand AllExperts' questions in the categories of Special Education, Autism, and Speech.
Experience
I have represented hundreds of students and their parents over the past 7 years as an Education Advocate. I have been successful in getting my clients the services they need from their schools. Often I find myself educating parents about their legal options for their children. Once we agree on a plan of action, I implement it to the benefit of the student.
Education/Credentials
I have a degree in Mathematics with minors in psychology and physics from the University of California.
Awards and Honors
Having answered over one thousand questions, I have received very high ratings from the parents I have helped through AllExperts.com in the categories of Special Education, Autism, and Speech.
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