School ADDvantage™ Curriculum
OUR CURRICULUM
LIFE-CHANGING INSIGHT & STRATEGIES
I. Identifying ADD/ADHD/Aspergers/Autism/Sensory Integration/ODD/OCD
A. 20 common symptoms
B. Common causes—The Sleepy Traffic Cop & Yellow Flashing Lights
C. Common myths and misunderstandings
II. Understanding How ADHD Affects the Brain, Heart & Body
A. Unique thinking, learning and relational styles
B. Understanding your child inside and out--motives and reasons why
C. Emotional, academic and interpersonal challenges
D. External challenges—school structure, workplace, societal expectations
E. Benefits and side effects of medications
F. Advantages of ADHD—cultivating talents, strengths and passions
III. Proactive Needs Therapy™
A. Creating A Stress Free Home Life—Parent Calmly & Confidently
1. Eliminate yelling, arguing, negotiating and nagging
2. Banish whining, complaining and demanding with one word
3. Institute stress free discipline that works the first time
4. Secrets to motivate your child internally versus externally
5. Make homework time headache-free
6. Eliminate meltdowns, tantrums and power struggles (even w/ teens)
7. Enjoy a relaxed morning routine
8. Get your kids off their video games without saying a word
9. Get on the same page as your spouse
10. Connect with your spouse and enjoy your marriage
B. Improve Your Child’s School Experience—Advocate with Confidence
1. Prepare your child for success at school every day
2. Increase student focus, participation and attention
3. Reduce disruptive behavior—turn distractions into leaders
4. Use multi-sensory stimulation to improve retention
5. Enhance organization, time management and prioritization
6. Reduce anxiety and emotional outbursts
7. Improve reading comprehension and writing skills
8. Forge collaborative relationships between teachers and parents
9. Effectively advocate for your child—learn the ins and outs of IEP’s
10. Encourage ownership and responsibility
C. Build Friendships & Social Skills
1. Overcome social anxiety and develop confidence
2. Teach your child how to recognize social cues
3. Learn the three simple secrets to building friendships
4. Model the LAF method to overcome social anxiety
5. Develop listening and conversation skills
6. Teach 5-step problem solving and conflict resolution
7. Improve relationships with siblings
8. Why eye contact is overrated
D. Transfer Responsibility to Your Child
1. Cultivate gifts, talents and passions to build confidence
2. Leverage competitive advantages
3. Institute a “no excuses” policy
4. Teach your child to problem solve
5. Encourage responsibility for choices, attitudes and behavior
6. Give your child responsibility for morning routine, chores, homework
IV. Additional Information
A. Latest research on multi-sensory stimulation, cognitive therapies, etc.
B. Proper nutrition, exercise and sleep
C. Building collaborative bridges between educators and parents
D. Q&A Session
Continuing Education Credits
We will provide teachers with documentation that can be submitted to local school districts to qualify for Continuing Education credits.
CONTACT US NOW
If you are ready to transform your classrooms, improve performance for all students, reinvigorate classrooms and save tens of thousands of dollars, please contact us now.
Call either Executive Director Kirk Martin or Education Director Edward Hallsey, Ph.D. at 703-508-7909 for more information. You may also contact us via email at ADHDcamps@aol.com.