ORDERING INFORMATION

How It All Began

My wife and I were going crazy trying to figure out a way to teach our youngest daughter how to accomplish the simplest of tasks within a reasonable period of time. Our frustration level was reaching the maximum. One morning the idea struck us to make a simple tape recording to replace our constantly running in and out of her room to remind her to stay on task. This idea has significantly reduced our anxiety level and her reactions to our emotional states. She relates to us in a much more positive manner because most of the stress has been eliminated by the use of this simple idea. In actuality it’s almost a fun way for her to complete basic tasks.

Sample Script List

The following list is placed here for the parent(s), caregiver(s), or significant other to help accomplish basic, everyday life skills in the ADD child. A tape would be recorded with the voice of the parent, caregiver, or significant other giving instructions as outlined in the sample scripts below. The scripts can be adapted to fit any task you wish the child to accomplish. It is emphasized here that this list can also apply to the adult that has been diagnosed with ADD. In the case of an adult, the script would be adapted to support the adult’s ADD disability. In other words, the statements on the tape would be geared toward an adult listener. (Please refer to our article posted on this web site as to exactly how these scripts work with the ADD individual.) Here are examples of scripts which might help:

Getting out of bed
Dressing
     A. Putting on clothing
     B.Putting on socks and shoes
Eating
Practice eating in a restaurant
Taking a bath
Brushing teeth and hair
Making bed
Cleaning room
Doing chores (older child)
Doing homework
Reading a book
Making school lunch
Gathering all school/daycare items
     A. Homework
     B. Lunch
     C. Extra clothing if necessary
     D. Backpack

Cost

Each of these scripts is $12.00, including postage and handling. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Please contact us by email at ov_kenp@hotmail.com to place an order. (Please note in the email address there is an underscore after "ov".)

Getting To Know Us

Kenneth Peasley has been involved in education since 1982 and has seen a vast progression in the educational tools used for the specialized child. Computers and other types of technology have recently been introduced into the education of specialized children. Although his specialty is in 'technology', he has seen and worked with the learning disabled individual through a technological base in education. He has a degree in Education from Christian Bible College of Independence, MO.

Cheryl Peasley has been in nursing since 1979. She graduated with A.S. and B.S. degrees in nursing from Southern Adventist University. Her scope of nursing has been centralized in the hospital setting working in patient care and most recently employee health. She is also the mother of three children, one of whom has been diagnosed with mild to moderate Attention Deficit Disorder.