by Dr. Garforth | Jan 31, 2019 | ADHD
Most people are familiar with the acronym ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder but not many people can tell you much more about it than the individual is hyper and always on the move. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder which means that it relates to how...
by Dr. Garforth | Jan 27, 2019 | ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has three presentation types: Inattentive, Hyperactive/Impulsive, and Combined. A neurodevelopmental disorder means that it relates to how the brain functions and it is not due to...
by Dr. Garforth | Jan 2, 2019 | IEP, Parents
Individualized Education Plans or IEPs are documents created for individuals with special needs. They provide information about how the student’s educational path will differ from their peers. Each IEP should be tailored to the needs of the student it is created...
by Dr. Garforth | Dec 12, 2018 | Fine Motor Skills
I love the holiday season and something about the darkness and cold weather makes me want to do arts and crafts to celebrate the season. For those of you who celebrate Christmas, the tree is a perfect place to exhibit your children’s decorations. I know some...
by Dr. Garforth | Nov 21, 2018 | Fine Motor Skills, Skill Development
Generally speaking, living in today’s digital world is having detrimental effects on the development and refinement of fine motor skills. Fine motor skills require the use of the small muscles in your body. Techinically this includes the movements made by your hands,...
