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ADHD and School-Tips for Academic Success

ServicesBy Risa Soldevilla

Introduction Ever since our country established a system of universal compulsory education, educators and clinicians have begun to notice students with ADHD-like symptoms. It has gone by many names and has been addressed in many different ways. Accepting the Diagnosis Many families go through a period of uncertainty during the time leading up to the…

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Technology Benefiting Those with Autism

ServicesBy Risa Soldevilla

Patricia Wright, Ph.D., MPH, is the vice president of professional services at Rethink, a program whose goal is to improve access to Applied Behavior Analysis treatments for people on the autism spectrum. She works to ensure Rethink’s educational technology is implemented effectively. Prior to joining Rethink, Patricia was the national director of autism services for Easter Seals,…