Linda Karanzalis, M.S.

Linda Karanzalis, M.S., is the founder of ADDvantages Learning Center (1997) and specializes in helping both children and adults with ADHD and learning disabilities to reach their potential. She is a former special education classroom teacher and completed her graduate studies in brain-based education. During her years as a public school teacher Linda received a proclamation from Governor Christie Whitman for her outstanding accomplishments in the field of education with children with learning disabilities. She is one of the first ADHD coaches trained by the American Coaching Association and coaches parents in behavior management to better help them to help their children succeed. Linda is trained and certified in developing executive functioning and processing skills, also known as brain training. Her expertise has allowed her to provide workshops to graduate students, teachers, and parents. As a social skills trainer she is the developer the of a virtual reality social skills training program. She is a frequent expert guest on the radio show “Let’s Talk About It” (WVLT 92.1 FM) in the Philadelphia area, author of South Jersey Mom’s magazine column “Ask the ADDvisor,” and current coordinator of CHADD of Southern New Jersey.

Blogs

ADHD Help for Parents: Schedule for ADHD Children of Working Moms and Dads
"I know ADHD kids need consistent routines, but what can working parents or parents with... ADHD help for parents»
I'm Not His Maid!
"I typically just clean my son's room myself because asking him to do so is... The slower picker-upper »
"How Can I Make New Friends?"
"I'm in my mid-30s and I've never had a peer for a friend," one ADD/ADHD... ADHD adults making friends»
Motivation for Children: How to Reward Behavior Without Technology
"The thing that motivates my 11-year-old son with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) is screen... Motivation for children»
Hygiene Help for Kids With Sensory and Attention Issues
"Does anyone have advice to get attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) children and teens to... Good hygiene for ADD/ADHD children and teens»
My ADHD Child Just Wants to Be Accepted
"My ADHD child is very sensitive and craves to be part of a group at... Social acceptance for ADHD children»

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		Linda Karanzalis, M.S. Linda Karanzalis, M.S., is the founder of ADDvantages Learning Center (1997) and specializes in helping both children and adults with ADHD and learning disabilities to reach their potential. She is a former special education classroom teacher and completed her graduate studies in brain-based education. During her years as a public school teacher Linda received a proclamation from Governor Christie Whitman for her outstanding accomplishments in the field of education with children with learning disabilities. She is one of the first ADHD coaches trained by the American Coaching Association and coaches parents in behavior management to better help them to help their children succeed. Linda is trained and certified in developing executive functioning and processing skills, also known as brain training. Her expertise has allowed her to provide workshops to graduate students, teachers, and parents. As a social skills trainer she is the developer the of a virtual reality social skills training program. She is a frequent expert guest on the radio show “Let’s Talk About It” (WVLT 92.1 FM) in the Philadelphia area, author of South Jersey Mom’s magazine column “Ask the ADDvisor,” and current coordinator of CHADD of Southern New Jersey. Blogs ADHD Help for Parents: Schedule for ADHD Children of Working Moms and Dads "I know ADHD kids need consistent routines, but what can working parents or parents with... ADHD help for parents» I'm Not His Maid! "I typically just clean my son's room myself because asking him to do so is... The slower picker-upper » "How Can I Make New Friends?" "I'm in my mid-30s and I've never had a peer for a friend," one ADD/ADHD... ADHD adults making friends» Motivation for Children: How to Reward Behavior Without Technology "The thing that motivates my 11-year-old son with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) is screen... Motivation for children» Hygiene Help for Kids With Sensory and Attention Issues "Does anyone have advice to get attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) children and teens to... Good hygiene for ADD/ADHD children and teens» My ADHD Child Just Wants to Be Accepted "My ADHD child is very sensitive and craves to be part of a group at... Social acceptance for ADHD children»