Hi
I am looking for advice about people with ADD, ADHD and other disorders. I am a professional Animator and have been teaching animation classes. Recently I have been teaching a young man who has ADHD. The results have been surprising as he has a very sharp focus and attention to his work. Animation has a very regimented process that seems to suit him. During his first few classes he tended to stand up an pace around as he tried to think of what he would draw. Now he sits and draws on the computer through the whole class (2 hours) without a break. I realize that people with ADHD can have a a sharp focus. The difference here is that he is producing something of value and it is a means of expression. His mother uses his class as a respite because the demands of taking care of him quite tiring. She is "getting on in years". I have to imagine that there are many other people in a similar situation; one person needing activity and another needing rest.
I would like to do more classes like this, so I was wondering if you had any advice on how I could get in contact with more people in this situation, who would like to take classes in Animation, Cartooning, Comics or other Drawing & Painting. I prefer to teach individually as it avoids distraction.
Thank you for your time.
Best regards
Dan Craig
dyno_dan@hotmail.com
Apr 09, 2010 Rating
ADHD by: Anonymous
My son is 17 now I wish I knew these things a few yrs ago
Oct 17, 2009 Rating
YES He Is Entitled To Disability Benefits for ADHD by: Anonymous
If your son has been placed in a special class, has been required to be placed in residence care for respite or to get his ADHD under control and or also suffers from ODD (oppositional defiance disorder) you are entitled to the Disability tax credit.
There is an additional $200 a month (depending on your income) added to the child tax credit AND you can transfer his disability amount to you to releive you of federal and provincal taxes.
There is also child ODSP called ACSD Assistance for children with severe disabilities. They pay up to $400 per month depending on the severity. But if you have had reccomendations to ensure your child is enrolled in high activity sports you will qualify for this program. He will be given his own dental and drug card also.
There are more programs out there for children with ADHD/ODD and it is a matter of time before someone calls and complains that no one is being made aware of them.
