How do I know if my student has Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

October is National ADHD Awareness Month, and in honor of those working hard to raise awareness about this disorder, we at DowEdu want to reach out and offer our over 20 years of experience working with students with ADHD.

First, what is ADHD? It stands for Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder, therefore the pathopneumonic symptoms are an inability to focus and concentrate, which is often accompanied by hyperactivity. The symptomology associated with ADHD is a laundry list of manifestations ranging from impulsivity, disorganization, and increased locomotor activity to thought bombardment and gaze avoidance. There are 3 main types: Inattentive Type, Hyperactive Type, and both Inattentive/Hyperactive Type. Often times, the student is unable to organize their schoolwork, daydreams during class and misses key information, impulsively seeks euphoric activities instead of getting schoolwork done (e.g. video games), is seen staring off into space, and an inability to sit still and focus on the task at hand.

Our President & Founder, Steven Alan Dow, M.S., wrote his Master’s Thesis on ADHD, therefore his unique expertise in this field has led to the overwhelming success of DowEdu in providing Educational Therapy for students demonstrating ADHD symptoms. Upon working with DowEdu, student grades go from F’s to A’s in a matter of a few weeks!

Don’t let your child fall behind… Call us today to schedule an Introductory Assessment, and end the immense stress and strain of trying to navigate through online Distance Learning with a student that suffers from ADHD.

What is a “Pod,” and why should you be forming one for your student in order to get the most out of online Distance Learning?

Whether you call them Learning Pods or Study Pods, they have been all the rage recently. Parents across the nation are scrambling to put together a group of 3 to 4 students to work together on learning the information presented during online Distance Learning. These Pods also serve as a study group for doing Homework, studying for Quizzes, and preparing for Exams as well. I’m sure you’ve read and heard about them by now, so it’s time to start forming them for the Fall semester!

Pods are directed by a Teacher or an Educational Therapist after school. We offer Pod group services in order to reteach and reinforce the class material, while incorporating Homework assistance and Educational Therapy to address special needs. With Dow Educational Solutions, you always have an Advocate. During this time of Distance Learning, the accommodations that are pursuant to federal law need to be implemented for students with an Independent Education Plan IEP or 504. Now is the time to bring in an experienced Advocate who will fight for your student!

Pods are usually formed among students of the same grade due to the fact that they traditionally are taking the same course, but with different Teachers. For example, 4 Freshman high school students may not all be in the same class, but they may be each taking Biology. This allows for flexibility in forming your Pod. The key is that students learn the material that is mandated for them to learn under state guidelines and be able to complete the Homework, and prepare for Assessments such as Quizzes and Tests. This time it counts, meaning their grades can go down and will appear on their official transcript and permanent record. Be on the forefront of Education during this challenging time, and get the help you need in order to make online Distance Learning successful for you and your student.