By Georgia Bozeday, Ed.D. Executive Functions Back-to-School Transition Plan | Printable pdf version Those of us who teach Executive Functions at RNBC would begin reading this article by highlighting the three key terms in the title. These are: Executive Functions, Transition, and Back to School. In our work with schools and our tutoring sessions at the Center, we help students
Every year about this time I start seeing relaxed, sunburnt kids reluctantly gearing up for the coming school year. For those with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) returning to the classroom can be a stressful prospect. When I ask if they feel ready, I normally get a shrug or a headshake no; But Josh, a stocky fifth grader who often
By Camaree Turman Congratulations to RNBC’s Associate Research Director Nicole Russo-Ponsaran, PhD, on being honored with the Young Investigator Award by the National Fragile X Foundation. Russo-Ponsaran will receive the award at the 13th International Fragile X Conference to be held in Miami, July 27–29, 2012. A total of ten Young Investigator Awards will be given at the conference. Awardees
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About a year ago,it was looking like my friend Lucy’s business might fail. But she worked 80-hour weeks, got some new clients, and turned things around. She also realized that for the past few months nobody had invited her 6‑year-old daughter Emma for a play date. At Lucy’s urging, Emma asked a girl from her class to come home with her
In their early forties, the couple sitting in my office had adopted twin baby girls from Romania. Now, at two and half, the two little girls were both sturdily built, dark-haired, dimpled—but it was all too easy to tell them apart. Megan was focused, coordinated, and a precocious talker. She was affectionate, and even in the middle of the Terrible Twos
Josh’s mom was beginning to worry. Her 11-year-old son was complaining of stomach aches. His pediatrician could find nothing wrong, but they were more and more frequent, nearly every morning, and often so severe that Josh missed school. They seemed to be affecting his schoolwork too: the child whom teachers described as “extremely bright” wasn’t turning in assignments, wasn’t preparing for
Three Key Factors to Help Children Avoid Social Rejection Identified New Study May Help Develop Assessment Tests in Social-Emotional Learning (CHICAGO) – Neurobehavioral researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found three key factors in a child’s behavior that can lead to social rejection. The studies are a crucial step in developing scientifically sound screening tests and treatment planning for
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2009 Contact: Michael Mesic (847–644‑9151) Dr. Stephen Nowicki, Jr., renowned psychologist and behavioral researcher, will present a talk on the dynamics and value of friendships from childhood through adulthood. Annual Awards will honor Michael W. Ferro, Jr., a well-known entrepreneur and civic leader; Susan Noyes, a generous North Shore philanthropist and web site founder; and Joe
One of the most important jobs of childhood involves making friends, keeping friends, earning the good opinion of others and avoiding the social landmines of rejection, isolation, and loneliness. Children who succeed at these tasks enter adolescence and adulthood ready for success in relationships that are critical for a life well-lived—with spouse, children, friends, and colleagues. Yet a startling number