People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. Although there is not a cure for ADHD, it can be successfully managed and some symptoms may improve as the child ages. What is ADHD? ADHD is one of the […]
My son, Joey, is a kindergartner and was also diagnosed with ADHD. I reached out to Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans (FHF) because his school was trying to expel him. I was confused and frustrated by what they were trying to do. As his mother, when the school told me my son needed […]
By: Antrenelle Taylor It all started for us in 2017 when I found out my son Kayson had ADHD. I had no clue what that meant. I was eventually given the phone number for Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans, and I called. I was connected to Nicole, an Information and Training Specialist. She […]
2 Minute Tutorial: How to Color-Code Your Child’s School Supplies If your child has trouble staying organized, you might want to try color-coding her school supplies. Watch this short video and learn the best way to color-code. Source: Understood.com 3 Areas of Executive Functioning Not all experts look at Executive Function in the same way. […]
Translated by: Minerva Flores In February of this year, I felt I was in a low place and desperate for some help. I just wanted someone to hear me out. Although I understand English well, I cannot speak it, and this made me feel isolated. I had a lot of questions about my son, he had been previously diagnosed with […]
22q Louisiana 22q Support Network Website: n/a Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Louisiana-22q-Support-Network-275895999216552/ Service Area: State of Louisiana Contact Person: Ashley Bourg – 504.232.7238 ADHD Louisiana Capital Area CHADD Website: http://www.lacachadd.org/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/LACACHADD/ Service Area: Greater Baton Rouge Area Contact Person: Belynda Gauthier New Orleans ADHD Support Group Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center Website: https://neutralgroundtherapy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neutralgroundtherapy/ […]
17 Ways Special Needs Parents Can Strengthen Their Relationship Maintaining a strong, healthy relationship with your spouse or partner can be very difficult when you are a parent of a child with special needs. Here are some tips on how to strengthen your relationship. Source: Special Needs Resources Friends – Connecting People with Disabilities and […]
ADHD Child: Easy Parenting Techniques Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may be difficult to parent. They may have trouble understanding important directions. This site will give you some easy techniques. ADHD – Parenting a Child Ways to get started on managing your child’s ADHD. Source: Help4adhd.org Anxiety and Depression Association of America Tips on […]
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The CDC offers an extensive list of less common conditions and diagnoses. Below is a list of disability/diagnosis-specific information: 22q11.2 DELETION SYNDROME HIV/AIDS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY ANXIETY DISORDER LEARNING DISABILITIES ASTHMA MENTAL HEALTH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (AD/HD) MULTIPLE DISABILITIES AUTISM MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY BIPOLAR NON-VERBAL LEARNING DISORDER […]
Shanida Mathieu, Information and Training Specialist with Families Helping Families of Jefferson, sat down with Ms. Etrice Turnage for a Q & A regarding the supports and services she received from our organization. This is what Ms. Turnage had to say: Q. Why did you call FHF? A. My granddaughter has ADHD and she was […]
My daughter is attending a Magnet High School and has dual diagnoses of gifted/ADHD. She has a 504 plan in place for her ADHD. Recently my daughter and I had a 504 meeting with her teachers where it was recommended by both her math and English teachers that she be evaluated for dysgraphia. As I sat in the meeting I felt positive, […]
