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Teenager In Need
I have a friend with a teenager who has been diagnosed with
ADHD and depression. He is on Paxil and Adderall. His mom is having major
problems with him writing down homework assignments, completing the work,
failing tests (because he didn't remember to study) and he has become
extremely defiant in school and at home. What are her rights at school for
requesting an educational evaluation and setting up an IEP. The information
on the web is confusing, and I'm trying so hard to help her.
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ADDHelpline
Internet Guide
Top
10 Homework Help Sites
by
Kimberly
Hill
Since
it is that time of year again, here are some Homework Tips and websites
to
explore for homework help.
Homework
and Study Tips
1.
Turn off the TV set during homework time. TV is a huge distraction especially
to our children that are so easily distracted anyway. Consider taping their
favorite after-school show in order to encourage thorough completion of
homework.
2.
The radio: On or Off? Some specialists say that many kids seem to focus all
right with music in the background. Consider a set of headphones.
3.
Designate a specific homework and study area. Eliminate as much distraction as
possible. Provide your child with a homework desk or table that is clear of
unnecessary materials.
4.
Give your child the tools they need to work with. Keep some extra supplies
on
hand such as pencils, poster board, markers, erasers, paper, etc., in case
needed
supplies for an assignment are left behind at school.
5.
Organize homework and school projects. A large desk calendar or bulletin
board
is idea. Color code assignments and projects posted and make it a habit
to
check the board regularly with your child so that things aren't set aside
until the last minute.
6.
Provide encouragement during homework and praise upon completion. Help
your
child break down their homework into manageable segments. For example,
if
your child has 20 spelling words to study and write or math problems to work
through, then break them down to sections of 5 at a time. Be sure to
acknowledge your child's success after each section and consider a small
reward such as a small snack or use a point system. Give them a point for each
segment they complete and at the end of the week, reward them depending upon
how many points they have.
7.
Have your child use a homework journal or spiral to record homework
assignments
each day. Be sure to check the journal daily to ensure that your
child
is doing the assigned work. Ask the teacher to initial the book on each
day
that there is not any homework assigned.
Homework
Help Sites
A fun
way for elementary students to get extra math at home. Print out pages
from
this site to learn or practice math concepts on paper. Great
homeschooling
aid.
Designed
like a real school with classrooms, library, playground and other
school
resources. Reference materials, Dictionary, Thesaurus, study lists and
tests.
K-12
education assistance to parents, teachers and students.. This site has
great
info and links and even includes categories such as single parenting,
home-schooling,
and gifted children and those with special needs.
Very
colorful site with games, homework help, and a kids reference section
featuring
an encyclopedia, dictionary, and an atlas. For K to 8th grade.
Schoolwork
Ugh!! Homework help and links geared for the older child, grades 7
and
up.
A
British website but winner of 2 major awards. Live online help beginning in
Sept.
Large database of previous questions and answers and an extensive
library
that is always open.
This
site is for kids, parents and teachers. Activity sheets, research and
report
help, project and writing ideas, and
checklists.
Many interesting topics.
A
powerful and clean search engine designed just for kids.
Ask
Jeeves for Kids: allows you to ask a question in plain English and after
confirming
the question, takes you to one website that answers your question.
This
site is designed for pre-K to 12th grade. Lots of different types of
drill
games for all ages. No banner ads or on-line advertising. Great free
site.
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