https://padlet.com/hannah_newcomb/3bfuxd2chhh95b3b Hannah Newcomb & Katie Marasciullo en-us 2021-03-19 15:54:39 UTC 2021-03-29 20:18:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f929.png hannah_newcomb https://padlet.com/hannah_newcomb/3bfuxd2chhh95b3b/wish/1330393936 This article is very informative and includes a lot of information that can lead to not a only a diagnosis, but also what steps to take after you get a diagnosis.This article defines what ADHD is, it talks about the signs and symptoms of ADHD and how they fall into the different types of AHD. It then talks about what to do with managing symptoms and what treatment plans are available once you get a diagnosis. "ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active." This source is important because it can help individuals get a diagnoses of ADHD and how to support themselves with either therapy or certain medications. ]]> 2021-03-19 15:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_newcomb/3bfuxd2chhh95b3b/wish/1330393936 hannah_newcomb https://padlet.com/hannah_newcomb/3bfuxd2chhh95b3b/wish/1330394674 in this articles Gail Belsky talks about the things her son has taught her about his ADHD. She  says she's read the books and asked the questions but "the most valuable knowledge has come from [her] son, and from helping him get a handle on his ADHD". These lessons include listening to him, being honest and focusing on his strengths,.]]> 2021-03-19 16:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_newcomb/3bfuxd2chhh95b3b/wish/1330394674 hannah_newcomb https://padlet.com/hannah_newcomb/3bfuxd2chhh95b3b/wish/1330396077 In this article, Paula Gardner, a school psychologist discusses the process of assessing students k-12 for all learning disabilities and what services are provided to them once they get a diagnoses. It discusses how ADHD affects students in the classroom, for example how ADHD affects executive functioning. This source is important because it discusses the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan, specific accommodations that can be beneficial for those who have ADHD and it also has an overview on the disability category it falls into which is important when getting an IEP. "Other Health Impairment means having limited strength, vitality, or alertness, including a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment that is due to a chronic or acute health problems and adversely affects a child’s educational performance. 
ADHD is listed as one of the problems due to the difficulty with alertness or heightened alertness'.]]> 2021-03-19 16:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_newcomb/3bfuxd2chhh95b3b/wish/1330396077 https://padlet.com/hannah_newcomb/3bfuxd2chhh95b3b/wish/1343176304 Jessica McCabe talks about her life as someone with ADHD. She was gifted student but struggled in life because of her ADHD. When she got older and realized she had ADHD she noticed there was not resources for people with ADHD to understand what their brain was doing. She started a YouTube channel to help people with ADHD live their lives. McCabe talks about how more people are being diagnosed with ADHD and that is because were beginning to understand what ADHD really is and how that truly impacts people lives. People with ADHD have more of a chance of getting in an accident, losing a job or getting a divorce but also starting their own business]]> 2021-03-23 14:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_newcomb/3bfuxd2chhh95b3b/wish/1343176304