Nurse Rona’s Book Club: Buzz by Katherine Ellison

by | Dec 5, 2010 | Radio Shows

guests_1205 Do you or your child have a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)? Do you sometimes wonder which are the signs that you should get your child tested? Join us with our guests for an honest, moving look at the challenges and rewards of raising a child with ADHD.

• Katherine Ellison, author of Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention.
• Dr. Peter Levine, a pediatrician who has been in practice at Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek for 31 years.

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Family Rituals and Traditions

by | Nov 28, 2010 | Radio Shows

guests_1128 Because every family is unique, each has its own way to celebrate during the holidays and year-round. Some rituals are passed on through generations and many families may create new traditions this year. Some blended families may have multiple experiences and traditions! Join Nurse Rona and guests as they offer ideas for how to create new traditions.

• Meg Cox is a journalist and recognized traditions authority whose two books on family celebration include The Book of New Family Traditions.
• Reverend Brenda Sharp, supervisor of Student Programs at the Contra Costa County Office of Education.

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Does My Teen Have a Learning Disability? How Can I Tell?

by | Nov 21, 2010 | Radio Shows

guests_1121 Middle school and high school students frequently struggle with one or more classes during their school career. When should you be concerned that there may be an undiagnosed learning disability to be addressed? What are the signs to look for, and to whom can you go to for help? Join guest host Beth Samuelson, MA, of Student Organizational Services to find out more about earning disabilities, how to get your child assessed, and where to go for help. This episode is a part of our special series, Your Teen Matters. Our guests experts:

• Dr. Cynthia Peterson, PhD, is a pediatric neuropsychologist who has worked in the Bay Area for nearly 15 years.
• Cheryl Theis is an education advocate at the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), and a parent of five, including two with disabilities.

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