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Thank you to all of our professional educators who dedicate themselves to our children! We know how difficult it can be working with ADHD children, so here are your teacher tips for the week, brought to you by the ADHD Information Library and ADDinSchool.com. This is a sampling of over 500 classroom interventions for your use at http://www.ADDinSchool.com.

Here are some tips on Improving Social Skills:

Provide a safe environment for the child. Make sure the child knows you are his friend and you are there to help him. Treat him with respect. Never belittle him in front of his peers. Both he and the other children know that he stands out, and if the teacher belittles the child, then the rest of the children will see that as permission from the teacher to belittle the child as well.

Students with attentional problems experience many difficulties in the social area, especially with peer relationships. They tend to experience great difficulty picking up other's social cues, act impulsively, have limited self-awareness of their effect on others, display delayed role-taking ability, and over-personalize other's actions as being criticism, and tend not to recognize positive feedback. They tend to play better with younger or older children when their roles are clearly defined. These students tend to repeat self-defeating social behavior patterns and not learn from experience. Conversationally, they may ramble and say embarrassing things to peers. Areas and time-periods with less structure and less supervision, such as the playground and class parties, can be especially problematic.

Enlisting the support of peers in the classroom can greatly enhance your student's self-esteem. Students with good social awareness and who like to be helpful can be paired with him. This pairing can take the form of being a "study buddy", doing activities/projects, or playing on the playground. Cross-age tutoring with older or younger students can also have social benefits. Most successful pairing is done with adequate preparation of the paired student, planning meetings with the pair to set expectations, and with parental permission. Pairing expectations and time-commitments should be fairly limited in scope to increase the opportunity for success and lessen the constraints on the paired students.

Students with attentional problems tend to do well in the cooperative group instructional format. Small student groupings of three to five members, in which the students "sink or swim" together to complete assignments/projects, encourage students to share organizational ideas and responsibilities, and gives an ideal setting for processing interpersonal skills on a regular basis.

Small "play groups" of two to four students can help your student to develop more effective social skills. These groups are most effective if socially competent peers are willingly included in the group. The group should be focused on activities that stress interaction and cooperation. Board games, building projects, and sessions that promote frequent verbal interactions provide the greatest opportunity for learning appropriate social skills and controlling impulsivity. Your student would benefit most when the target social skills are identified and practiced with them prior to the activity and processed after the activity.

Many students lack friends to be with outside of the school-setting. It can be beneficial to strategize with your student and his parent on developing a "friendship plan" for the home setting. Sometimes the goal of establishing one special friendship is ambitious and sufficient. This could include steps of identifying friend possibilities that might be available/accepting, practice in making arrangements using the phone, planning an activity or sleep-over that is structured/predictable, and tips on how to maintain friendships over time.

A subtle way for your student to learn social skills is through the use of guided observation of his peers on the playground. Accompany them on to the playground and point out the way other students initiate activities, cooperate in a game, respond to rejection, deal with being alone, etc.

For many students, thirty minutes on the playground is beyond their capability to maintain peer relationships successfully. If necessary, break up the recess into ten minutes of activity, a ten minute check-in with the teacher/playground supervisor, then another ten minute activity period.

Restricting the area available for your student during recess can increase the contact with adult supervision and lessen the complexity of social decision-making. This can be done privately with your student prior to recess. Many students welcome this manner of simplifying their social interactions during this period of low structure.

It is helpful to meet with your student prior to his lunchroom/playground period to review his plan for recess activity and with whom he will sit during lunch. Have him ask peers in advance of the recess block to do a certain activity with him. Process the activity with your student after recess and make suggestions for the following day.

Hopefully these will help the ADHD students in your classroom to be more successful. You can learn more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder at the ADHD Information Library.

Douglas Cowan, Psy.D., is a family therapist who has been working with ADHD children and their families since 1986. He is the clinical director of the ADHD Information Library's family of seven web sites, including http://www.newideas.net, helping over 350,000 parents and teachers learn more about ADHD each year. Dr. Cowan also serves on the Medical Advisory Board of VAXA International of Tampa, FL., is President of the Board of Directors for KAXL 88.3 FM in central California, and is President of NewIdeas.net Incorporated.

Tired of heavy phone bills that leave you poorer every month by a few hundred dollars? As the communication technology is developing by the day, you must look for some economical way to make and receive calls. Voice of Internet protocol is what fills this need. This is a technology which converts analogue audio signals into digital data which is transferred via internet to the person you are calling. As the data is transferred over the internet, cost is the same no matter which part of the world you are calling, therefore it is the most economical way to make calls.

As the broadband internet connectivity is affordable and accessible for most of us today, going for VOIP service is a wise decision. VOIP gives you a lot of features that you pay your phone company extra for, like caller ID, call waiting etc. Even if you travel a lot you need not pay anything extra like roaming charges. You can simply plug in your VOIP phone to your modem and continue making and receiving calls. These days most of the hotels provide you with high speed broadband connection, all you have to do is plug your VoIP phone and make and receive calls as if you were at home.

A VOIP service gives you the flexibility of integrating your phone and PC. You can work on your computer and receive calls at the same time. If you want to multi task, going for VoIP will save you a lot of money, by reducing your phone bills. Without compromising on the voice quality you can use VOIP as a substitute for your phone. Quality of voice is sometimes much better than the conventional phone, especially on international calls.

VOIP set up is quite easy and once set up properly, making and receiving calls becomes as easy as a conventional phone call. It requires some hardware and softwares which is normally provided by your VOIP service provider. Customer service of most of the VOIP provider is good but you need to check their service before choosing your provider.

Sansad C. Jha gives you views on different topics. For more views and information on various topics visit his site http://www.views4all.info

The top online article submission sites on the Internet have hundreds of thousands of articles online and they range in a variety of topics across the spectrum of human interests and endeavors.

One of the most popular topics and subjects for online writers and readers is the Internet, which makes sense because that is the medium in which these online amateur authors and professional writers post their articles. Sure, some of the articles make their way into print mediums and trade journals and that goes without saying, yet most are indeed used in Ezines and as Internet Content.

The articles written about the Internet span a broad spectrum of topics. There are articles about business on the Internet such as; Web Hosting, Design, Development, E-Commerce, Online Auctions, SEO Writing, Domain Names, Selling E-Books and Internet Marketing.

There are articles on how to get the customers there and make money while they are and thus topics on; Affiliate Revenue, Site Promotion, RSS, Traffic Building and PPC Advertising.

Then security is an issue so there are Internet Security Topics and there are bandwidth issues and thus categories of Audio and Video Streaming and even Podcasting. Internet viewers may not be satisfied with this alone and so there are articles on Bloggin and Internet Forums.

Email marketing is also a way to make money on the Internet and yet it has been abused by some so there are articles on; Email Marketing, Spam Blocking, Spyware, Autoresponders, Ezine Publishing and proper etiquette in email list building.

Yet in all of this not one; including the number one online article submission site with over 28,000 authors and almost 300,000 articles has a special category of the hottest new trend on the Internet; Internet Social Networks. So if someone was truly progressive and on the ball out there then their website would include a sub-category of Online or Internet Social Networks. Consider all this in 2006.

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Thought about earning your online degree as a clinical lab assistant? Online clinical lab assistant coursework is a distance learning program that provides a challenging curriculum to students who already hold an associates degree in CLT/MLT. This course of study allows students to attain an online bachelors degree without ever having to step foot into a campus in approximately a two-year time span.

A curriculum in online clinical lab assistant includes but is not limited to training and education in clinical support duties that involve pre-analytical stages of specimen processing; point of care testing; customer service functions; etc. Persons who desire a career in clinical lab assisting can expect to perform basic lab tests in a medical or health care setting; and may also record vital signs as well. Technical courses included in an online clinical lab assistant program may involve phlebotomy procedures and practicum; urinalysis; hematology; clinical chemistry; microbiology; and specimen processing designed for the clinical assistant in mind.

Prerequisites for gaining an education in online clinical lab assistant courses include a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED; post-secondary training in a clinical laboratory; and the ability to demonstrate computer competency in MEDT coursework.

If you are interested in learning more about clinical lab assistant online educational programs and other courses of study, search our site for more in-depth information and resources.

DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and may or may not reflect specific practices, courses and/or services associated with ANY ONE particular school(s) that is or is not advertised on SchoolsGalore.com.

Copyright 2006 - All Rights Reserved C. Bailey-Lloyd, in association with Media Positive Communications, Inc. for SchoolsGalore.com

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C. Bailey-Lloyd is the Public Relations Director and Writer for Media Positive Communications, Inc. in association with SchoolsGalore.com. Find Clinical Lab Assistant Online Schools at SchoolsGalore.com; meeting your needs as your educational resource to locate schools

Learning public speaking is like learning to ride a bike. All you need is some initial courage and a sense of balance. Then you have to change gear as appropriate. Once youve progressed that far you simply learn when to put on the brakes.

Most of us have suffered from listening to poor public speakers. Weve squirmed as theyve gone on endlessly saying the same thing in a dozen boring ways. Most of us too have admired brilliant speakers and wished we too could captivate an audience. At the very least most of us would like to express our views in public without losing our courage not to mention our voices.

The thing most public speakers have in common is simply a fear of making fools of themselves. They may be college students who have to study rhetoric as part of their schooling. In adult life those who attend may be budding politicians, trade union activists or aspiring business people. There may also usually be a few shy singles and some married couples sharing a new experience in communications. However interesting the mix they dont usually expect to start the class with breathing exercises.

Teachers will explain that these exercises will help pupils relax. The truth is that when you see others puffing and blowing you have to laugh. You simply cant take yourself too seriously when you are bent double swinging your arms energetically. In the context of all this merriment it is usually a only a short matter of time before you all introduce yourselves and explain why you are taking public speaking classes.

You first challenge is that you have to get used to speaking aloud. So many teachers provide poems and tongue twisters, even bits from the Bible for you to try. You may be asked to bring in your favourite book and read it to the class. You will discover that they quietest person in the class probably loves gruesome tales of the supernatural while the strongest looking footballer loves lyrical poetry. Once you have got used to the sound of your own voice you progress to speaking about everything under the face of the sun.

One week you may rivet your class with your speech about spies. The next week you will find yourself giving your views on the political system or the World Cup. A good teacher will help you to expand your mind and broaden your interests. You may find yourself in the public library swotting up on a totally new subject and actually enjoying it as you visualise yourself impressing your classmates. It doesnt take long before you are hooked on the challenge of captivating your audience. It wont matter to you whether they are classmates, members of the local chamber of commerce or even the world synod of bishops.

Thats fine when you can prepare your speech days in advance. Speaking off the cuff is a totally different but part of public speaking is teaching you to think on your feet. So try to imagine what you would say about forks, Santa or the sky at night without any time to prepare. A simple one-minute off the cuff talk can seem like endless torture. Eventually though you master the idea of making a riveting start, interesting context and a thought-provoking conclusion, even if you dont know the first thing about the subject. You are on your way to being a competent public speaker. Obviously though you will speak with more passion and zeal when you are inspired by the topic. So if you love sport you will find that your sports speeches will have that extra something and thats good.

All through your life this skill it will be an asset to you. You may have to speak on graduation day, at the office party, when your best friend celebrates his birthday or even at your daughters wedding. Your audience may be schoolmates, the local historical society, a computer convention or simply the parish youth committee.

You learn to use a microphone so that it doesnt catch the knocking of your knees. You will have learnt how to emphasise a point, how to use notes, how to chair a meeting. You master nervous habits such as hand twisting or foot tapping. Most importantly, you learn to write to be said aloud rather than read. You will find yourself listening critically to other speakers whether they are on radio or television or in a local club. You will start saying to yourself, "he never mentioned X" or "He should have said something about Y". You become, In fact, the original armchair critic. Above all though you will learn that public speaking is great fun.

Public speaking is a very personal thing. It gives you confidence and it makes you more articulate. It teaches you how to put your ideas in sequence. It also helps you to make new friends. Many public speakers join groups such as Toastmasters and make it a lifelong hobby. Others are simply satisfied to be able to give their viewpoint at a local meeting. If you are really lucky you might even find yourself being paid to lecture on a pet subject!

Being able to speak well in public helps your self-esteem. You may find you are welcomed to parties, invited to functions and it might even help you to impress your boss. Certainly it will expose you to lots of new ideas you hadnt considered before. You might, like one speaker, learn to think of income tax as todays equivalent to the tithes once paid to the church to support the poor. Now thats whats called a persuasive speech!

Some people of course are naturals and can address any audience anywhere with enthusiasm and ease. Most of us though consider public speaking as a fate worse than death, until we learn to master it. The problem then is that by then it will be like the weekly crossword, youll just have to keep at it until you get it right.

There is absolutely no feeling like that of holding an audience in the palm of your hand. So go on grab their attention, entertain and inform them and send them away with your words ringing in their ears.

Whether you call it oratory, rhetoric or public speaking it will enhance your life and help you to make lots of new friends. Like learning to ride a bike it is a skill, once learned, that you never forget.

You may wobble a bit if you get out of practise but soon all the skills you have learnt will soon come back. Then youll be freewheeling all the way and your audience will be delighted to come along for the ride!

Niamh Crowe
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Niamh Crowe is the CEO of the web's leading speech site (http://www.speech-writers.com) according to Alexa.com and Ranking.com. Online since 1994, her site has thousands of speeches for every event and occasion including birthdays, weddings, graduations etc. She lives in Ireland where she is married to Fred. The have 5 children.

Contact lenses that you can put in and wear continuously for many days are the dream of many contact lens wearers. No fuss about cleaning, storing , inserting or removing them -sounds convenient, doesnt it? But is it safe? Find out if extended wear contacts are right for you.

How do extended wear contact lenses work?

Most contact lenses are daily wear - you wear them during the day and take them out for the night. Lenses have to be taken out because they partially block the flow of oxygen to your cornea. In other words, your eyes need a rest without contacts.

However, many contact lens wearers wish that they didnt have to remove their lenses every evening. Knowing this, contact lens manufacturers have worked really hard to develop a contact lens material that doesnt block oxygen and would allow you to wear your lenses for several days - or even weeks - without risk to your health.

Modern technology allows the production of contact lenses that let through approximately six times more oxygen than ordinary soft contact lenses. Lenses intended for extended wear are made of extra-permeable silicone hydrogel materials and breathe so well that oxygen deprivation is no longer a problem, even if you wear your lenses for several days.

Are extended wear contact lenses safe?

Lenses that are FDA approved for extended wear, like Focus Night and Day or Acuvue 2, are safe if you follow your doctors instructions. They feel quite comfortable for many days, unless you have very sensitive eyes.

The only problem with extended wear contact lenses is that since you dont clean them every day, tiny particles of dust can accumulate on them.

To prevent this keep to the following rules:

• Avoid dusty rooms
• Stay away from cigarette smoke
• Try to keep the water away from your eyes when showering and wear tight goggles while swimming
• Never wear your contact lenses longer than your doctor recommends. Remember weekly disposable extended wear lenses should be thrown away once a week and 30 day wear lenses can only last a month, not a day longer.

Also to minimize the risk of eye infection it is very important to pay attention to how your eyes feel and not to ignore any unpleasant symptoms. If your eyes feel irritated or simply uncomfortable, take the lens out immediately and give your eye 6-8 hours rest. Rinse the lens well before putting it back in. And if discomfort continues, dont ignore it, see your doctor. Maybe extended wear lenses are not for you after all.

Which extended wear contacts are available on the market?

Two brands of extended wear contact lenses are FDA approved for 30 day continuous wear - Focus Night and Day by Ciba Vision and PureVision by Bausch & Lomb. Other lenses can be worn for a week without removal. The most popular of these is Acuvue by Johnson and Johnson

Are extended wear contact lenses more expensive than the regular contacts?

Surprisingly, the price difference isnt that big. Extended wear contact lenses are slightly more expensive that the usual weekly or monthly disposable contacts, and they are cheaper than daily disposables. Also, since you will wear your contacts for a week or a month and then discard them, you save on cleaning and storing solution. So cost is not an issue when it comes to extended wear contacts.

If the idea of wearing contact lenses continuously for several days appeals to you, ask your doctor if extended wear contacts will work for you.

Tanya Turner publishes Contact Lenses Consumer Guide where you can find tips on safe contact lens shopping, lens price comparison and reviews healthy contact lenses. The Guide also helps you select best color contact lenses providing you with photos and reviews of color contacts by different brands.

Are you trying to promote your business with a tiny marketing budget? Opportunities are plentiful for low or no cost marketing. Here are a few that won't cost you a cent.

1. Publish articles about your specialty. "How-to" articles are always welcome. Ensure you include your contact information.
   
   
2. Write letters to the editor of publications your target market reads.
   
   
3. Get involved in an organization or community project.
   
   
4. Build strategic alliances with non-competing businesses and cross-promote each other.
   
   
5. Publish a special report. A "super how to" list for your specialty area. Distribute freely. Ensure that your contact information is included.
   
   
6. Speak to groups and organizations. Make sure the audience is your target market.
   
   
7. Carefully target relationships with media sources.
   
   
8. Write newsworthy press releases and distribute to your special contacts.

Denise O'Berry helps small business owners take action to grow their business. To find out more, visit http://www.deniseoberry.com

Presbyopia,is commonly referred to as "aging vision" .It is when the lens of the eye loses flexibility and the muscles that help the eye focus start to get tighter.

This condition is common to everyone at some point in their lives, generally around the age of 40. As the body naturally ages, the ciliary muscle, which is the muscle that helps the eye to focus, becomes inflexible. This inflexibility causes the eye to have a difficult time focusing on close objects.

First, you might notice it is harder to read the newspaper or a menu at your favorite restaurant. Before you know it, your arms are not long enough to read anything.

Your eye doctor will recommend reading glasses to help your eye compensate. If you already wear glasses, you will probably be introduced to bifocals. Once you start wearing reading glasses, your eye becomes more and more dependant on them, and your natural vision becomes weaker.

There is a natural way to slow down the aging process in the eye. There are special eye exercises and natural vision-improvement techniques that can help you regain the elasticity that your eyes once had.

While natural vision improvement isn't nearly as common as surgery or corrective lenses, you can save hundreds or perhaps thousands of dollars by safely and naturally rebuilding your vision by tested eye exercises.

As mentioned above, science has proven that stiffening of the ciliary muscle is a component that causes aging vision. In fact, you probably have more than a few muscles that don't feel quite as limber as they used to!

What do you do when you have a tight hamstring or triceps? You stretch it out every day, and over time, it regains its normal movement.

Your eyes are no different, they respond the same way as any other muscle.

There is just one catch: You have to do the exercises!

Gerri Stone publishes a newsletter with free tips and exercises to help keep your vision young at Natural Vision Solution http://www.naturalvisionsolution.com