I am the parent of an LD/ADD son, and it seems like yesterday that I was in the trenches. I remember the anxiety in 12th grade, feeling uncertain about whether my son could "do" college (he WANTED to go).
Fortunately, besides being a parent, I've also worked with LD students on the college level since 1993, 13 of those years as a college Learning Specialist. In addition, I have my Master's Degree in Education from the University of PA, one of the finest schools in the country.
As a result, I KNEW how to prepare my son, how to "vet" colleges (you can't believe what they tell you or what you read on their website), how to determine how much support my son would need, how to make the best match, and those decisions and strategies that bode for college success. My son, never a "student", graduated college successfully and obtained a job in his field.
Most students with LD fail on the college level - the statistics are abysmal. The ONLY way we can change this is to prepare them for college's unique challenges - it is VERY different from high school!
If you are the parent of a teen in grades 9 - 12 and would like a free teleseminar, "How College Savvy Are You", register at: http://www.conquercollegewithld.com/coaching.html. This is a coaching course - the first lesson is FREE for everyone, with no payment due, and no obligation to continue.
You can also benefit from my totally free subscription list that sends out high-quality weekly articles pertaining to postsecondary transition -- http://www.conquercollegewithld.com.
I have been passionate about college success for our kids since seeing my own son do it. His victory was not accidental, however; it was the result of difficult and deliberate decisions, all worth it in the end.
If your teen is of normal intelligence, WANTS to go to college, acknowledges his LD, and will accept help, success is PROBABLE..... assuming you have all your "ducks in a row".
I am ADD inattentive and I am certain that my daughter is as well but she doesn't want the label so I am waiting for her to suggest i put her on meds. Her bedroom is a disaster zone but she doesn't want me to help her clean it up. I am not sure what that is all about but it could be that we get into arguments whenever it comes to her bedroom.
Hi Dr. Lara! I started a new group here on ADDer World, Coaching Corner. I'd love for you to join. For coaches and other professionals like yourself, it's an opportunity to interact with the members here, advertise your services, and be listed in the new Coaching Directory. If you'd like to be listed, please send me the information you'd like displayed. Please feel free to add discussions to the group with whatever resources you'd like to share. Hope to see you there!
I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Honos-Webb's book, The Gift of ADHD. (Even the child on the cover of your book pulls at my heartstrings because he looks like my son in mid-play) I love the healthy and proactive perspective, and her clear-cut advice and strategies. I plan to read the ADHD adult version soon.
Hi Dr. Lara
I am new to the site and I have a grandaughter age 10 with ADD. I will be looking for your books because she is having a very hard time at school dispite being on vyvanse and her grades are barely passible although she reads at 6th grade and above level. She is in 4th grade. The school is suggesting she go to Therepeutic Day Treatment to help her cope with all her problems. Most of her problems I am starting to believe are being caused by side effects of her meds. She is cranky, touchy, hasn't gaind a pound in over a year. Her moods are so unpredictable that her peers don't want to have anything to do with her. She feels alianated and calls herself an outcase.
I have been telling her that ADD can be a gift if she can gain control of it. I also told her that I didn't like the term Attention DEFICIT DISORDER with it's double negative and she should come up with more positive words for the initials ADD. She immediately came up with "Adorable Dimpled Darling who is going on an Awesomely Desirable Direction"
We took her off her pills for this week of school break and she has been so happy, silly, hungry and sleepy. Not perfect but alot better. I know that won't help her focus at school but we are going to try experiments this week like chewing gum while doing math or listening to different kinds of music including binaurel beats sound therepy etc. and keeping track of her progress. I told her that her cooperation could help other kids too. She liked that. I am going to find your work book too. I am so happy to have found this site. Any advice I can get I would really appreciate.
Thanks
Rachel
hello dr. honos -webb i just picked up your actvity book from the library i am looking for way to better my life for the sake of my son and myself.im really glad i found this site its just nice to know im not alone.most of my days i feel lonely because no one but my son understands what im going through.so im going to read that book this week im sure its great i have heard good things about it.hope you have a great day
I like very much your profile and I find you interesting. For these reasons, I'd like to ask you some questions about your relation with ADHD. As you maybe know it, I am writing a book about this gift and I am searching stories to put into it. I understand English writing but I will translate your comments in French because my book will be written in French.
If you are agree, please contact me at my personal address : veroniquestmart@hotmail.com or at my member's page of ADDer World
At 11:19am on September 6, 2008, W. Ian Walker said…
Dear Dr. Lara: WOW, I'm so glad that I discovered your books and can't wait to get them. Being the oldest male in our family, its amazing to see how the ADHD disorder is passed to my brother and his sons and my older sister and her son.
I'm trying to be an encourager for them and recently we three, me (uncle) and two nephews got together for a group huddle...after we chatted about their disorder and what was happening to them re: their different ages. Drew is 17 and Nolan is 11 (he's been having some problems with dystexica and sadly his parents are "readers" to help and encourage him more) I guess that is my job...I have a very difficult time with my ADHD in the 70's when this disorder was just coming to the surface...of things to come.
I'm looking forward to reading your books about "being gifted with ADHD." As I was writing my book, the concluding paragraphs were leading to that conclusion, however until I heard your "youtube clips" I thought about all of the blessings that I have been given in my life, my career and now ministry to be an advocate of "positive thinking-"outside of the box" that ADHD can be a blessing. Looking forward to talking to you in the future. WIW
Hello glad your here.Walnut Creek is by San Fran? I lived in Placer Co.( few months) and near Palm Springs for over ten years. No I live South of Hell just north of a cornfield. anyways, welcome.
Thanks for the kind welcome, I'm off to interview Guy Finley for my sweetspot podcast show! It's labor day here in the US.... but I'm bucking the trend and working today......
How wonderful for us to have you here Lara! You are an inspiration to the countless number of ADDers in the world. Thank you for your books and your caring kindness... Yeah, I am putting it on there, but you deserve every bit of it.
For those visiting Lara's page, these are some of the best books available concerning ADHD and more than simply how ADHD is an issue - these books help you, and me, resolve ourselves and use what we have to our advantage. I am currently reading Listening to Depression, it is an enlightening journey as I read through the pages of her easy to understand explanations.
Welcome Lara – glad to have you!
~Bryan
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Fortunately, besides being a parent, I've also worked with LD students on the college level since 1993, 13 of those years as a college Learning Specialist. In addition, I have my Master's Degree in Education from the University of PA, one of the finest schools in the country.
As a result, I KNEW how to prepare my son, how to "vet" colleges (you can't believe what they tell you or what you read on their website), how to determine how much support my son would need, how to make the best match, and those decisions and strategies that bode for college success. My son, never a "student", graduated college successfully and obtained a job in his field.
Most students with LD fail on the college level - the statistics are abysmal. The ONLY way we can change this is to prepare them for college's unique challenges - it is VERY different from high school!
If you are the parent of a teen in grades 9 - 12 and would like a free teleseminar, "How College Savvy Are You", register at: http://www.conquercollegewithld.com/coaching.html. This is a coaching course - the first lesson is FREE for everyone, with no payment due, and no obligation to continue.
You can also benefit from my totally free subscription list that sends out high-quality weekly articles pertaining to postsecondary transition -- http://www.conquercollegewithld.com.
I have been passionate about college success for our kids since seeing my own son do it. His victory was not accidental, however; it was the result of difficult and deliberate decisions, all worth it in the end.
If your teen is of normal intelligence, WANTS to go to college, acknowledges his LD, and will accept help, success is PROBABLE..... assuming you have all your "ducks in a row".
I am new to the site and I have a grandaughter age 10 with ADD. I will be looking for your books because she is having a very hard time at school dispite being on vyvanse and her grades are barely passible although she reads at 6th grade and above level. She is in 4th grade. The school is suggesting she go to Therepeutic Day Treatment to help her cope with all her problems. Most of her problems I am starting to believe are being caused by side effects of her meds. She is cranky, touchy, hasn't gaind a pound in over a year. Her moods are so unpredictable that her peers don't want to have anything to do with her. She feels alianated and calls herself an outcase.
I have been telling her that ADD can be a gift if she can gain control of it. I also told her that I didn't like the term Attention DEFICIT DISORDER with it's double negative and she should come up with more positive words for the initials ADD. She immediately came up with "Adorable Dimpled Darling who is going on an Awesomely Desirable Direction"
We took her off her pills for this week of school break and she has been so happy, silly, hungry and sleepy. Not perfect but alot better. I know that won't help her focus at school but we are going to try experiments this week like chewing gum while doing math or listening to different kinds of music including binaurel beats sound therepy etc. and keeping track of her progress. I told her that her cooperation could help other kids too. She liked that. I am going to find your work book too. I am so happy to have found this site. Any advice I can get I would really appreciate.
Thanks
Rachel
I like very much your profile and I find you interesting. For these reasons, I'd like to ask you some questions about your relation with ADHD. As you maybe know it, I am writing a book about this gift and I am searching stories to put into it. I understand English writing but I will translate your comments in French because my book will be written in French.
If you are agree, please contact me at my personal address : veroniquestmart@hotmail.com or at my member's page of ADDer World
I'm trying to be an encourager for them and recently we three, me (uncle) and two nephews got together for a group huddle...after we chatted about their disorder and what was happening to them re: their different ages. Drew is 17 and Nolan is 11 (he's been having some problems with dystexica and sadly his parents are "readers" to help and encourage him more) I guess that is my job...I have a very difficult time with my ADHD in the 70's when this disorder was just coming to the surface...of things to come.
I'm looking forward to reading your books about "being gifted with ADHD." As I was writing my book, the concluding paragraphs were leading to that conclusion, however until I heard your "youtube clips" I thought about all of the blessings that I have been given in my life, my career and now ministry to be an advocate of "positive thinking-"outside of the box" that ADHD can be a blessing. Looking forward to talking to you in the future. WIW
Here's a little laugh to welcome you to ADDer World and our "unique" sense of humor....! Very glad your here! - Siren
thanks for the welcome!
Hello glad your here.Walnut Creek is by San Fran? I lived in Placer Co.( few months) and near Palm Springs for over ten years. No I live South of Hell just north of a cornfield. anyways, welcome.
For those visiting Lara's page, these are some of the best books available concerning ADHD and more than simply how ADHD is an issue - these books help you, and me, resolve ourselves and use what we have to our advantage. I am currently reading Listening to Depression, it is an enlightening journey as I read through the pages of her easy to understand explanations.
Welcome Lara – glad to have you!
~Bryan
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