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2016 PARKER ARTS SEASON LINE-UP PRESENTED BY

SEPT. 3 Family Discovery Series: Rhythm A Multicultural Experience SEPT. 16 Friday Night Jazz: The Great Ladies of Jazz SEPT. 17 Comedy & Cocktails

NOV. 5 The Uncharted Series: Storytellers A Night in Nashville with Byron Hill

SEPT. 17 The Uncharted Series: SHEL

NOV. 9 Super Scientific Circus NOV.11-20 The Diary of Anne Frank

OCT. 20 Family Discovery Series: Bat Encounters

NOV.12 The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6 present “The Summit”

OCT. 21 Friday Night Jazz: Brazilian and Latin Favorites

NOV. 13 Rusted Root

Oct. 22 Comedy & Cocktails OCT. 22-23 Wonderbound: A Gothic Folktale OCT. 27 Rock The Presidents OCT. 28 PACE 5-year Anniversary with Wayne Brady OCT. 29 PSO: Dvořák’s New World Symphony and Other Romantic Selections NOV. 4 BAM Percussion: The Blue Barrel Show

NOV. 18 Wynonna and The Big Noise NOV. 26 The Bluzinators presents The Blues Brother’s Bootleg Road Show DEC. 2-4 A Classic Parker Holiday DEC. 9 Mike Super - Magic & Illusion DEC. 10 The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) DEC. 15-18 The Nutcracker of Parker

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SEPT. 30 – Monty Python’s SPAMALOT OCT. 16

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4 FROM THE PUBLISHER Back to School 5 EXPERIENCE SOUTH AURORA Local - History - To Do 7 PARKER BREW FEST Get Your Brew On 9 OLYMPIC DREAMS Find Your Kids The Right Olympic Sport 10 ART IN THE PARK Don’t Miss This Fun Event 11 THE BOOKENDS Relativity by Anotnia Hayes 12 PACE SEASON LINEUP Incredible Art & Culture Events 13 LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Local Books to Check Out 14 UNDERSTANDING BRAIN INTEGRATION TECHNIQUE

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Back to School It has started...that time of year where all the families in the area start the scramble to find everything on the school supply list, hit the stores for new clothes to start the year off right and take a moment to ponder “where did the Summer go?”

This annual ritual is one that is met with both excitement and sadness. As a father of two sons, one of which will be a Senior in high school this year, I am dumfounded at how fast time has flown by. I am excited for the new adventures for my boys...excuse me, young men... and what the future holds but at the same time I am sad that they are growing up.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN JAMESON HAMSMITH

Going to school for the first time was such a right of passage. I can still see my oldest son holding hands with our neighbor’s oldest daughter on the first day of school as they got on the bus together.

His backpack firmly in place and her pig tails flopping back and forth. The start of their education... the growth of their lives as people.

Such an excitement coupled with a palpable nervousness and their willingness to jump in with both feet to become “learners” at school.

Parents also undergo huge changes this time of year. For those whose kids go off to school for the first time it will probably be filled with tears. For others it may be a time to take a big sigh of relief. In either case, emotions will abound.

During this transitional time, I have a challenge for our readers with kids going back to school...start an IMPACT JOURNAL with your kids.

It is real simple, each week write down something they did to impact the world around them. Create a game of it...every day ask them to do one thing to make the world around them a little bit better. At the end of the week, talk with them about which of these things had the biggest impact on the world and write it down in the journal.

It could be something as simple as holding the door open for someone...or perhaps spending a few minutes helping a classmate who is struggling with homework...or introducing themselves to a new kid and making a new friend.

By doing this, not only will you create an incredible keepsake to remember how much your student has contributed to the world, but it will also help teach them the importance of making the world a better place.

I have a feeling that in the process of doing this, each of us parents will probably learn a thing or two from our kids about what it means to truly be compassionate and caring for our community.

Enjoy this “back to school” season and remember to make an impact in our world by doing something everyday to make our community better than it was the day before.

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EXPERIENCESOUTHAURORA SOUTHAURORAto-do HOPS IN THE HANGAR

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum – 7711 East Academy Blvd. – 303.360.5360

What better way to start to say goodbye to summer than celebrating at the coolest beer event in town? On Saturday, August 13th, Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum will be hosting its popular HOPS in the Hangar event. This year’s event will feature 40 Breweries, BBQ, live music and classic cars. General admission tickets for non-members are just $45 or for $90 you can purchase VIP tickets, which gets you into the private reception from 4:00pm-9:00pm. VIP ticket holders receive early access, a special 5 oz. tasting glass, BBQ rib dinner with two sides, appetizers from local Lowry restaurants, HOPS hat and collectable t-shirt and a private cash bar. Tickets can be purchased in advance at wingsmuseum. org/hops/ and general admission tickets will be available for $55 at the door on the day of the event. If it’s been awhile since you’ve checked out the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, or if you haven’t had a chance to visit, the HOPS in the Hanger event is a great excuse to go check it out! For more on the museum, upcoming events and exhibits, visit wingsmuseum.org.

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THE WATER FOWL PRESERVE AT GENERAL’S PARK 1561 N. Quentin Street Built in 1901, Landmarked in 1999 as a Local Historic Landmark

Historically known as the Waterfowl Preserve, this pond was originally part of the Gutheil Park Nursery. The Nursery grounds were chosen as the site for an Army medical facility, primarily for the treatment of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases. This location was ideal due to its proximity to a major city (Denver), two major roads and the water supply to the hospital was available from Denver. The medical facility was composed of 48 buildings, then known as General Hospital No. 21. It was renamed Fitzsimmons General Hospital in 1920. The area was designated a preserve in the 1920s after the commanding officer of Fitzsimons received a pair of mallard ducks as a gift. The pond was then stocked for recreational fishing and was even visited by President Dwight Eisenhower, who spent time at Fitzsimons General Hospital recuperating from a heart attack in 1955.

President Eisenhower was even spotted fishing in the pond!

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MAKING COFFEE THE STUFF OF LEGENDS – LEGENDS COFFEE AT SOUTHLANDS

Those that can’t live without it know the alluring aroma all too well. You’re walking along, maybe running a few errands and the scent of freshly ground, rich coffee beans hits you and you stop dead in your tracks and convince yourself, no matter the time it, that you need a cup. A latte, an iced mocha – SOMETHING! Coffee is one of life’s simple pleasures; the owners of Legends Coffee in Southlands know that all too well and are excited to be able to serve all their customers with that small cup of happiness (or a very large cup of happiness) everyday.

Their vision says it all, “We use the most complex liquid consumed by humanity as a platform to flourish joy, laughter, and community.”

Tabitha and Jacob Wickline started out bringing their espresso cart to the Southlands Farmer’s Market and now have a gorgeous café where they proudly use all local roasters, local dairy milk and local pastry chefs. Legends Coffee’s aim and mission is to bring specialty coffee to the suburbs.

The Wicklines really desire a shop that’s built around community. From their Chocolate Ganache Mocha down to their finely tuned espresso their aim is to give customers their first mind blowing coffee experience!

Legends Coffee is located at 24100 E. Commons Ave. #103 in Southlands Mall, next to Chipotle & AT&T Open Mon-Sat 6am-9pm and Sun 7am-7pm www.legendscoffeeco.com or Find them on Facebook

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IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR BREW ON! INCLUDING LOCAL AURORA CRAFT BREWERS

Dry Dock Brewing Co. Launch Pad Brewery Mu Brewery Dads and Dudes Breweria Are you a connoisseur of craft beer? Do your friends compliment you on your extensive knowledge or beer? Do you simply like to enjoy a cold, frosty adult beverage from time to time? No matter if you are a seasoned craft beer taster or a new beer drinker, the 2016 Parker Brewfest is where you will want to be. Join other fans of the brew on August 20th at O’Brien Park in beautiful downtown Parker.

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During the Parker Brew Fest, two sessions will be available.

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finest Craft Beers. In addition to the incredible liquid enjoyment, a variety of food trucks will be on hand adjacent to the park for your eating pleasure. Admission tickets are only $35 per person for general admission or you could go “big time” and purchase a VIP ticket for $50. Your VIP ticket gives you “front of the line” privileges throughout the fest.

With 25 of the best local area craft brewers on hand, you won’t want TM to miss this great local community event. The Parker Brewfest is a fundraising event D A of the Cherry Creek Valley R COLO Rotary Club of Parker and all net proceeds will be donated to local charities.

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Olympic Dreams

Every four years a majority of the world gathers to cheer their country’s athletes as they represent in the Summer Olympics. Many of us have always been fascinated with the Olympics. No matter if you are cheering a specific sport or for “Team USA”, we all become part of the “thrill of victory or the agony of defeat.”

I have fond memories of watching the LA Olympics on TV when I was 10 years old. I went out back and dug up a long jump pit so I could practice…knowing that someday I would be representing the USA as a long jumper. I could hear the crowds cheering and feel that gold medal around my neck. Of course, life took me a different direction ARCHERY Full Rut Archery 3900 Country Road 174 Parker, CO 80134 303-840-9271 fullrutarchery.com Youth Archery Academy Highlands Ranch, CO 303-522-3183 youtharcheryacademy.net BASKETBALL Nothing But Net 303-921-5301 nbncoaching.com BOXING Delgado’s Boxing Gym 2333 Delgany Street Denver, CO 80216 303-432-8994 delgadosgym.com TOS Boxing Gym 3910 South Kalamath Englewood, CO 80110 303-246-8749 tosboxing.com

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CYCLING Modern Market Racing Parker 303-517-0019 6202 Cycling Club Castle Rock 6202cycling.org

DIVING Mile High Dive Club Highlands Ranch & Aurora learntodive.org Altitude Diving Club Denver altitudedivers.com EQUESTRIAN The Colorado Horse Park Parker chp.coth.com FENCING Fencing Academy of Denver 720-334-3579 Littleton, Parker & Longmont fencingacademyofdenver.com SOCCER (FOOTBALL) Colorado Storm Soccer 303-799-0151 coloradostorm.com Real Colorado Soccer 303-694-6882 realcolorado.net GYMNASTICS Momentum Athletic Center Parker 720-745-6656 Momentumathleticcenter.com Castle Rock School of Gymnastics 720-733-3687 crsgym.com

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than a career in Track but my love for the Olympics has remained.

As we watch the Olympics this year you may not realize but our youth do have options for training in Olympic sports…even without digging up their parents back yard. We have compiled a list of select clubs and programs in the area that provide training in various Olympic sports. Who knows, perhaps your young athlete will become a gold medal Olympian and all of us can watch them thank you for fostering their dreams of victory! Here’s to bringing home the GOLD for team USA and all those who support them!

JUDO Dragon Heart Martial Arts Parker 720-989-1882 fightback360.com Denver Judo 719 Mariposa St Denver, CO 80204 303-591-9563 denverjudo.com SWIMMING SwimTLC swimtlc.com Aces Swim Club 303-741-1733 acesswimclub.com Colorado Stars teamunify.com TAEKWONDO Victory Taekwondo Center Parker 720-876-8501 parkertkd.com Kim & Cam’s Taekwondo Parker 303-994-3376 kctkd.com Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Lone Tree 720-891-9497 tigerrockmartialarts.com

Han Lee’s Taekwondo Academy Castle Rock 303-814-9300 hanleetaekwondoacademy. com TENNIS Parker Tennis 720-979-6880 Drop Shots Tennis Lone Tree 720-447-3722 Douglas County Tennis Castle Rock 720-979-6880 douglascountytennis.com WRESTLING Cronus Wrestling Club Parker 720-935-3007 EPR Mavericks Parker 303-335-8949 Grind Wrestling Club Castle Rock 319-241-5630 Highlands Ranch Wrestling Club Lone Tree 303-263-7880

ArtPark in the

August 26th & 27th O’Brien Park Downtown Parker

these fun shirts for just $15. Retuning this year will be PAG’s Demonstration Tent where several of guild artists will be showing painting skills, throwing pottery, sculpting in clay and demonstrating other fine art skills. Demos will be both days at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm.

The Parker Artists Guild Art in the Park Festival will run Saturday, August 27th from 10am-5pm and Sunday, August 28th from 10am-4pm.

Since its formation in 2001, the Parker Artists Guild’s mission has been to advance the development of fine arts in the community. In addition to spectacular events like Art in the Park, the PAG offers instructional demonstrations, workshops such as Lessons and Lemonade and other opportunities to promote all forms of fine art. Members of the Parker Artist Guild, a registered 501c(3) non-profit organization, include artists from all over the south metro area including Parker, Castle Rock, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, and other areas of Douglas and Elbert Counties.

For more information about PAG, Art in the Park or any other PAG events, visit www.parkerartistsguild.com

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Henry David Thoreau once said, “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.”

Well, prepare to have your imagination sparked at the 15th Annual Art in the Park Festival presented by the Parker Artists Guild in Downtown Parker. The weekend of August 26th & 27th, the Parker Artists Guild will transform O’Brien Park into a sea of amazing works by over 75 local painters, photographers, potters, jewelers, glass, wood and metal artisans. This Town of Parker tradition will not only include incredible pieces of art that you can purchase to take home and enjoy but also live music by Bad Candy, Saturday and Sunday from 12-2, and an Imagination Station for budding young artists to create works of wonder of their very own. Art in the Park also has some wonderful food coming this year. Patronize their food vendors or visit our sponsors that you can find on the program map. This is a FREE familyfriendly event that you won’t want to miss. Each year Art in the Park features a famous artist on a t-shirt. Last year’s theme was Pop art; this year they have done a twist on a classical piece, the David, the sculpture masterpiece by Michelangelo. Be sure to stop by the Information Booth to pick up one of

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THEBOOKENDS

with Pam & Becky

Relativity

By Antonia Hayes Ethan is a brilliant young man with an intense interest in physics and astronomy. Although intelligent and mature, he struggles at connecting with his peers and is a bit of a loner. His mother Claire, has been raising him on her own and has sacrificed much to create a loving but protected world for him. His father has been absent from his life but Ethan’s curiosity is beginning to grow and he wants to know more about this man. Her carefully constructed life is about to tumble when Ethan gets sick and she is forced to confront secrets that have been buried for years.

BECKY At first glance this book might look like it is for a science

enthusiast. Do you think that you have to love physics or astronomy to enjoy this story?

PAM I don’t think it is necessary to enjoy and engage in the story.

However, it certainly enhances the details of the tale (I am speaking from personal experience as I do love physics and astronomy!). The author drew me into the book right away. Did you find this to be true for you, as well?

BECKY I would never claim to love physics or astronomy but this story did pull me in quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the way this story developed. Ethan was delightfully written and stole my heart right away. He is considered a savant but was easy to relate to. What did you think about this precocious young boy?

PAM I was also drawn to him from the beginning of the story. I agree with you, Becky; he was easy to relate to as we follow him through his daily routines, adventures, and discoveries. Ethan is being raised by his mother, a retired ballerina. What were your thoughts about this complex character?

BECKY I like the way this character was developed. As I read I felt

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like she was someone that I would be friends with and I applaud her commitment to be a great mom, but I did get angry with her later in the story. Claire’s relationship, or lack thereof, with Ethan’s father, and his family hit a nerve for me. For very different reasons, I grew up without my father in the picture but his family was an important part of my life so it ruffled my feathers. Claire has severed all ties with the whole family. However, now that Ethan is twelve there are questions that he wants answered and he would like to know more about his father. What did you think of this fractured relationship?

separation from the whole family especially Ethan’s grandfather.

Clever Ethan also attempts to make a time machine to learn more about his history. What did you think about this addition to the story?

PAM I loved this aspect of the story, as it captured the type of thinking (with no limits) often seen in children. Ethan was so sure that he would be able to create a time machine to go back into his past and he lost no time in implementing his plan. He had spent some time in the hospital, where he had become fast friends with his roommate. She was a regular in the hospital, as she experienced frequent seizures. She was just what the doctor ordered for Ethan at this point in his life. He struggled to make friends and his one true friend had recently succumbed to peer pressure and alienated Ethan. Did you love this new friend?

BECKY She was a darling addition to this story. Although a

fairly small character she had a large impact on Ethan’s journey.

I was left wanting to know more about this little lady. I love that the author included the harsh reality of not being accepted by peers and the weight of an illness while you are young. That type of writing gave depth to the characters. There is a layer to this story that we won’t discuss as it would be better to put the pieces together as you read. I mention this only to highlight that this story would give a book club some interesting topics to discuss. The author based this story on some of her own experiences and maybe that is why it has such a good flow. I enjoyed this book and have recommended it to others. Would you be interested in another story by this first time author?

PAM I completely understood Claire’s reasons behind separating Ethan from his father and his family. However, as Ethan got older, he had many questions about his father and his past. He became more desperate to find answers to these questions, but Claire wanted to keep the past buried and keep Ethan away from the family. Ethan was determined to learn about his father and was able to find clues as he searched their home and his mother’s phone. Did you expect Ethan to follow his leads? Would you have done the same?

PAM I would be very interested in another story by this author. I was drawn into the story immediately and absolutely loved the science component! We will continue this theme of mothers and the children they love as we read We Never Asked for Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Letty Espinosa must learn to be a mother to her children after many years of being a bystander in their lives. Will she be able to make this transition? Join us to find out!

BECKY Ethan had a significant clue fall into his lap so I wasn’t surprised that he continued his search. I didn’t have that much curiosity about my father because of my relationships with the rest of his family. Maybe that’s why I didn’t like her choice to create

A special thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for an advanced copy of Relativity in exchange for an honest review.

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Parker Arts Announces Its 2016-2017 Season Line-Up

Families can expect plenty of shows and events to take the little ones to, with everything from the crazy-haired, comedic drummers of BAM Percussion to the magic and illusions of award winning magician, Mike Super! Parents looking for affordable and relatively short performances will enjoy the Family Discovery Series! Give your kids a taste of all that is great about the arts with fascinating programs like Bat Encounters and the fun and engaging music of Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Band. A lifetime of enjoying the arts starts one Discovery at a time!

With the new season comes a variety of new and exciting experiences!

Parker Arts has organized these

experiences into series so you can find the “playlist of performances” that interests you the most.

Looking for a classy evening on Mainstreet? Their Friday Night Jazz Series is ideal for connoisseurs of music that pairs well with fedoras and high heels.

Featuring some of Colorado’s finest Jazz musicians, these Friday-night jam sessions are a perfect opportunity for jazz lovers to enjoy an evening out with friends.

Do a few drinks and laughter sound like ingredients for your kind of night? The Comedy & Cocktails Series is a great way to spend time with friends and loved ones who believe laughter is the best medicine.

Are you the unflinching, adventurous type and love discovering new music?

Check out the Uncharted Music Series featuring artists and bands from offthe-beaten path! Discover the music of emerging talent, obscure genres, and sounds that are fresh and new to you. It’s time to break the routine and explore uncharted territory.

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Parker Arts just announced their new season line-up featuring artists and performers from around town, across the nation and all over the world. Concerts like Grammy-winning country singer Wynnona Judd and her band The Big Noise along with the rhythmic fusion behind hit song “Send Me On My Way,” Rusted Root will perform on the PACE Center Main Stage. For theatre lovers, Monty Python’s “SPAMALOT” and Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” are on the playbill among other favorites.

Parker Arts’ 5th Season is just getting started and there is much more on the way, visit ParkerArts.org for tickets and more information.

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LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT MR. ELEPHANT’S RIO TOUR Written by Janie Dullard Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk Mr. Elephant is an unusual elephant.

For one thing, he has a job – as a tour guide! Come along as Mr. Elephant guides young readers on a fascinating tour of Rio de Janeiro. With the help of his famous yellow umbrella, he’ll introduce you to the culture, traditions and iconic landmarks of the Marvelous City.

Mr. Elephant’s Rio Tour is a fun way for children (and their parents) to explore the fascinating city that will be hosting the world for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Kids will enjoy the colorful illustrations of places and animals, while parents and teachers will love the opportunity to introduce fun facts about Brazil. As a bonus, when the Olympics come to Rio, kids will be excited to recognize the different places they’ve already learned about in the book.

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To purchase Mr. Elephant’s Rio Tour, visit www.YellowUmbrellaTours.com

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CAN YOU FIX SAM’S TOE?

By Swarna Shiv

Sam’s family lives in a very friendly neighborhood. And that’s a good thing, too! For one day, while Sam plays hopscotch in her favorite flats, her shoe falls off and she lands right on her toe! It hurts so much! It’s time to head off to visit the neighbors to discover who can help Sam’s toe! There must be someone very special who knows all about how to heal a toe. But who could it be? Join Sam, a curious little girl with a hurt toe, as she ventures through her neighborhood with her mother in search of just the right someone who can fix her toe!

Can You Fix Sam’s Toe is available online at barnesandnoble.com

Do you know anyone who daydreams excessively, has trouble reading or comprehending, cannot complete tasks or who simply lacks motivation in school or life? Are they frustrated, struggling or simply acting out and you don’t know why?

The problem could be a learning disability.

Your brain is an amazing and complex system whose function can be compromised by a wide range of stressors, emotional trauma, genetics, physical injury or environmental factors which are all capable of reducing the brains ability to operate optimally and efficiently. Depending on the level of stress and the individual’s reaction to it, the brain may produce blockages of blood flow that would result in loss of organization and synchronization or brain function.

BRAIN INTEGRATION TECHNIQUE

By Sue Preston BIT Therapist Sue@bitworksintegration.com

There are many things out there to try and improve your brain function but most come with a very high cost, a lengthy treatment protocol or a host of exercises. And nothing can claim to open up blockages like Brain Integration Technique or BIT. BIT understands that it is not about intelligence it is about access; access to ALL of your brain function. Brain Integration Technique clears the paths and resets the timing of the brain, so what comes in through your eyes and ears travels to the correct part of the brain for processing. A completely integrated brain allows you to be successful in school, enjoy reading, liberation from labels and being a productive member of society. And Brain Integration Technique is a permanent solution. BIT works for students who struggle with things like test anxiety, impulsivity, or behavior problems relating to learning difficulties. It also can help athletes with hand-eye coordination and balance and concentration and even adults who have issues with organizational skills, focus, eye strain, memory issues or anxiety.

Considering Brain Integration Technique may be the missing piece of the puzzle you have been trying to complete.

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UNDERSTANDING

This leads to diagnoses of ADD, ADHD and Dyslexia as well as a host of other learning difficulties.

Medication is most often prescribed in these cases but cannot correct the problems. Medication serves to reduce agitation and provide a bit more mental stamina during the day but generally doesn’t improve attention span or memory. Not finding a good fit or side effects often force parents to look for an alternative solution.

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