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		<title>Sudden Onset School Difficulty</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr David</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teachers and Teaching]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is not uncommon to encounter parents of teenagers, or children in 5th/6th class, who discover their child is experiencing considerable academic difficulty, falling farther and farther behind in their school work, with no previous history of academic problems. This dynamic has been called by some &#8220;Hidden Disabilities&#8221;. I have written on the topic myself. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Treating OCD</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr David</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Obsessive Compulsive Disorder]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are a significant number of children and adolescents with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) than is commonly recognised. This condition can be quite debilitation and certainly can interefere with academics and social life. The condition is treatable with cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) interventions.
CBT is a form of counseling/psychotherapy that is quite focused and directive. In CBT [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special Needs Assistants</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:38:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr David</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I see the DES, in its infinite wisdom and under the loving guidance of Batt O&#8217;Keefe, wants to significantly reduce the number of SNA&#8217;s in Irish schools. I also note that at least one Principal has stated that this reduction may cause some schools to review their policy on admitting students with special education needs. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Children with OCD</title>
		<link>http://davidjcarey.com/blog/children-with-ocd</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr David</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Obsessive Compulsive Disorder]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://davidjcarey.com/blog/?p=126</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Obserssive Compulsive Disorder is a condition that causes a person to reduce anxiety by engaging in repetitive thoughts or acts. Common symptoms of OCD are hand washing, excessive showering, touching things repeatedly and for no seeming purpose, checking locks and doors and hair brushing. Although this is only a partial list it give a good [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ADHD-Teacher Tips for Impulsivity</title>
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		<comments>http://davidjcarey.com/blog/adhd-teacher-tips-for-impulsivity#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr David</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ADHD Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teachers and Teaching]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Try some of these and see what works. Be creative and if you find something that works share it with others. Remember, impulse control problems are among the most common in children with ADHD, especially the boys.

Remind the child often of your expectations. Have a chat with them and ask them if they know when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ADHD-Teacher Tips for Hyperactivity</title>
		<link>http://davidjcarey.com/blog/adhd-teacher-tips-for-hyperactivity</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr David</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ADHD Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teachers and Teaching]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://davidjcarey.com/blog/?p=120</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Try these, some of them will work well, others will require a bit of modification on your part. Don&#8217;t be afraid to be creative.

Make classroom rules clear and enforceable, especially for physical activities and transitions including walking in the hallway.
If the child can&#8217;t comply with the rule give one warning, then impose and appropriate sanction
For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ADHD-Teacher Tips for Distractability</title>
		<link>http://davidjcarey.com/blog/adhd-teacher-tips-for-distractability</link>
		<comments>http://davidjcarey.com/blog/adhd-teacher-tips-for-distractability#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr David</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ADHD Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teachers and Teaching]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A few tips, some of them easy to implement, some of them more difficult.

Place the child near the adult and good role models.
Be careful to notice what is near the child: door, window, attractive display, things they can play with or touch
Classrooms always have visitors, try to keep the frequency down as best you can.
When [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Encourage Your Child</title>
		<link>http://davidjcarey.com/blog/encourage-your-child</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr David</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teacher issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teenagers]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://davidjcarey.com/blog/?p=92</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The One Vital, Essential Ingredient to a Happy Childhood
 
There is nothing more important to children than encouragement. When we encourage a child we give them the necessary ingredient to live a happy life, a life filled with self-esteem and self-respect. By encouraging a child we inoculate them with the strength to cope with life’s ups [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Your Young Teen</title>
		<link>http://davidjcarey.com/blog/understanding-your-young-teen</link>
		<comments>http://davidjcarey.com/blog/understanding-your-young-teen#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr David</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teenagers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Understanding Your Young Teenager
The early teen years are a time of turmoil and tempest. Rapid changes in physical appearance on the outside are mirrored by changes in brain growth and development on the inside. Most parents have little information to help them understand their young teenager. In this article, the first of several to explore [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Wechser Intelligence Scale-A Brief Guide</title>
		<link>http://davidjcarey.com/blog/the-wechser-intelligence-scale-a-brief-guide</link>
		<comments>http://davidjcarey.com/blog/the-wechser-intelligence-scale-a-brief-guide#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:57:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr David</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assessment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Education]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Wechsler Intelligence Test-A Brief Guide
The Wechsler Intelligence Tests are the most commonly used instruments to assess intelligence of children, adolescents and adults. The tests are used world-wide and generate valid and reliable reports of an individuals intellectual functioning. They are used in a variety of settings from school to clinics and in organisational and [...]]]></description>
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