In response to numerous complaints alleging discrimination in elementary and secondary education programs related to ADHD, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued two documents to clarify and provide guidance on Federal obligations of school districts to students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In particular, […]
Students with learning and attention disorders face significant challenges in the classroom. That is why it’s important to seek tutors, programs, schools, and teachers who are using evidence-based intervention techniques and best practices. It’s important to note that terms like scientifically-based and research-based are distinctly different from evidence-based practices in […]
Parents are eager to help their ADHD or LD child, and in response, there is a wave of new companies offering hope by touting extraordinary claims. At Turning Point, we have decided to dig a little deeper to determine if their claims are backed by nonbiased, reputable science. Buzz words […]
“13 Reasons Why” Netflix Series has gained a lot of attention since its release last month. Although the goal of the series is to raise suicide prevention awareness, it’s also raising some concerns that suicide prevention experts are asking everyone to be aware of. There are some potential risks involved […]
Teenagers face many changes physically, mentally, and emotionally as they develop into young adults. In order for them to grow up they must begin to separate from their parents. This process is probably as painful for them as it is for parents, even if it doesn’t appear that way. As […]