Researchers Say Children With ADHD Should Also Be Checked for Reading Disabilities

A new study has found that 51% of boys with ADHD had reading problems, as did 46.7% of girls with ADHD. By contrast, just 14.5% of boys and 7.7% of girls without ADHD had problems with reading. The research highlights how important it is for students diagnosed with ADHD to also be checked for reading disabilites.

Click here to read more about the study on WebMD

The latest technology to assist individuals with severe hearing loss

Are you or someone you love dealing with severe hearing loss? A growing number of technologies and assistive devices are available to help you stay connected and communicate effectively. Learn about the latest options in this feature article from WedMD.

New support group in OKC

NEW support group in OKC (begins September 13): Gifted Families

This group offers support, encouragement, and resources for families dealing with children with developmental delays and/or special needs. Meets the first Monday of every month unless otherwise noted at 6:00pm in room 232 at Crossings Community Church. [14600 N. Portland, Oklahoma City OK 73134, 405/755-2227]

There will be childcare provided for 0-3 years. But, if caregivers have older children, Crossings will attempt to accommodate those as well. You will need to pre-register your child so the childcare staff will know how many workers to provide. They can pre-register by contacting Shiela at 405-302-1293 or via email at scahlik@crossingsokc.org

For more information contact:
Andrew Porter at aporter@heritagehall.com

Autism training in Enid for parents

The Oklahoma Autism Network will be presenting Everyday Intervention, on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,in Enid, Oklahoma. This training is designed for families and professionals. Research has shown that children with Autism Spectrum Disorders benefit from repeated opportunities to practice new skills across a variety of settings. In this training, we will discuss how families can use everyday routines to maximize their child's opportunities for learning.

Our training brochure, with a registration form is available on the OAN website. Please fill out and fax the registration form to us, or email us the complete information requested on the form.

Specific logistical information will be sent a few days prior to the training to those who have registered to attend the training.

Contact OAN if you have any questions or need additional information.

Oklahoma Autism Network
Lee Mitchener Tolbert Center for
Developmental Disabilities
Department of Rehabilitation Services
College of Allied Health
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
1200 North Stonewall, OKC, OK 73117
Phone: (405) 271-2131, Ext. 46807;
Fax (405) 271-4057