Hello,once again it has been a few weeks since my last entry on Ortando's Thoughts. Probably the biggest news regarding Ortando & Son and Ortando.com is that a new update of AD/HD/LD information will be posted before the end of June 2010. After the initial creation of the "ortando's Way" information, it has taken a time to "receive the light" again and add something meaningful to the site for AD/HD/LD people.
There will be a discussion about "nuts and bolt tools" for mitigating the potentially negative thoughts and behaviors some "Ortando's" experience. A section on the role of empathy and intuition will be expanded.
Some new information regarding the soon to come DSM 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) edition with changes in definitions and criteria for both AD/HD and LD.
I will also likely comment on the "Response to Treatment" education model as part of comprehensive changes to the Educational (Elementary thru HS) system.
The Ortando Tribal Counsel will likely meet before the end of July here in the Mid Willamette Valley region of Oregon but is dependent on sponsorship (at least for now).
Do have a great summer and remember: Fundamentally (AD/HD/LD) people are alright just the way they are!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Ortando and Son update
It's been several months since I last added to the Blog and a lot has been happening which I found to be quite distracting. Nicholas and his wife Heather continue to teach English in Indonesia and will be touring Turkey and Greece before they return in late September. Nick reports that he enjoys the teaching and the Indonesian children, as well as his thrice weekly soccer matches. My extended family in Pennsylvania and West Virginia have occasionally consulted with me as I do have several family members there who appear to experience LD and or ADHD.
The first 3 Ortando Tribal Counsels went off well with over 20 people total attending the Counsel. Probably most notable for me was the sense of support and membership which flourished during the 3 separate groups. There were some anticipated emotional moments as well for some Counsel members who had not before had understanding and empathic support as was provided by the members.
A reminder that C.H.A.D.D and L.D.A.A. have great web sites for information about learning and attention issues and current research and suggestions.
Information about topics such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Analysis, Logotherapy and Neuro-linguistic programming may be worth googling as they are all effective strategies to assist with understanding ADHD and LD issues especially the self acceptance and rational understanding about "being different" and allow me to suggest that you consider these ideas.
Feel free to respond to this BLOG with your questions and ideas, and do remember that I visit it rather infrequently. Specific questions about yourself and ADHD/LD can be addressed or questions about a loved one, acquaintance or coworker may also provide an opportunity for rational feedback and helpful dialogue.
If you have ADHD or LD, welcome home! If not, thank you for reading this BLOG in search of understanding about us. Take care Ortando
The first 3 Ortando Tribal Counsels went off well with over 20 people total attending the Counsel. Probably most notable for me was the sense of support and membership which flourished during the 3 separate groups. There were some anticipated emotional moments as well for some Counsel members who had not before had understanding and empathic support as was provided by the members.
A reminder that C.H.A.D.D and L.D.A.A. have great web sites for information about learning and attention issues and current research and suggestions.
Information about topics such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Analysis, Logotherapy and Neuro-linguistic programming may be worth googling as they are all effective strategies to assist with understanding ADHD and LD issues especially the self acceptance and rational understanding about "being different" and allow me to suggest that you consider these ideas.
Feel free to respond to this BLOG with your questions and ideas, and do remember that I visit it rather infrequently. Specific questions about yourself and ADHD/LD can be addressed or questions about a loved one, acquaintance or coworker may also provide an opportunity for rational feedback and helpful dialogue.
If you have ADHD or LD, welcome home! If not, thank you for reading this BLOG in search of understanding about us. Take care Ortando
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Ortando Tribal Counsel
The first ever Ortando Tribal Counsel went off well (2009) with participants stating that what they wanted to be improved was "more Tribal Counsel"! Thanks to the support of the Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation provision of space and referrals, 8 individuals who experience AD/HD/LD joined and received training and support and began their efforts to "learn how to be".
The Counsel's goals were to in fact have its participants gain knowledge, receive support and increase their ability to self actualize. As this first group were all seeking employment, particular matters about self actualizing meant that they enhanced their career efforts and learned more about how to sustain employment especially that employment which represents meaning to them. Participants were encouraged to give other tribe members support and feedback and that they could continue to do so after the group was no longer meeting.
Round 2 of the Ortando Tribal Counsel will meet starting February of 2010, again in Stayton Oregon with 4-5 new participants. Former participant are encouraged to attend the Counsel with a model of "increasing the Tribe" and new information will be provided about Cognitive Behavioral strategies, Psycho-education about AD/HD/LD and methods designed to encourage Tribal Counsel members to continue after the Counsel to help other AD/HD/LD individuals to self actualize. I will keep the community posted as the Counsel is likely to expand to the Salem area soon.
For all of you reading this with AD/HD/LD, welcome home. Ortando
The Counsel's goals were to in fact have its participants gain knowledge, receive support and increase their ability to self actualize. As this first group were all seeking employment, particular matters about self actualizing meant that they enhanced their career efforts and learned more about how to sustain employment especially that employment which represents meaning to them. Participants were encouraged to give other tribe members support and feedback and that they could continue to do so after the group was no longer meeting.
Round 2 of the Ortando Tribal Counsel will meet starting February of 2010, again in Stayton Oregon with 4-5 new participants. Former participant are encouraged to attend the Counsel with a model of "increasing the Tribe" and new information will be provided about Cognitive Behavioral strategies, Psycho-education about AD/HD/LD and methods designed to encourage Tribal Counsel members to continue after the Counsel to help other AD/HD/LD individuals to self actualize. I will keep the community posted as the Counsel is likely to expand to the Salem area soon.
For all of you reading this with AD/HD/LD, welcome home. Ortando
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