About Dr. B

Hi, I am Dr. Laurence Becker Ph.D., and this is my blog.  I am a licensed child psychologist with over thirty-five years of practice experience and I am also the inventor of the WatchMinder.  I will be using this blog to discuss all things across the LD spectrum and to keep our community updated on the WatchMinder.  Thank you for reading!

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Dr. B's AD/HD & LD Blog

WITH WEEKLY Q & A

Ask Dr. B!

Posted by on Sep 25, 2011

A new weekly feature!

Many WatchMinder users email us with questions about ADHD, LD, Aspergers, and Autism Spectrum concerns.  I am hopeful that this site becomes a an online space for individuals to share information, stories, tips, and support and, towards that end, I will be taking questions an...

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Time Management Watch for ADHD

Posted by on Sep 21, 2011 under , ,

Additude magazine's "Ask The Organizer " feature was particularly on point this week.  The question:

Q: "We have trouble getting my eight-year-old daughter to move fast enough to get to school on time or to make other appointments. Any suggestions?"

We get this question all the time...  It s...

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Aspergers and ADD and Sensory Integration user review

Posted by on Sep 13, 2011 under ,

A proud parent wrote this week...

"I have used this watch in the past with my son who has Aspergers and ADD and Sensory Integration disorder.  I have just purchased the watch for myself to help remind me to take my own medication.

I have a suggestion for improvement and a testimony to share.  Th...

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A great WatchMinder review

Posted by on Sep 08, 2011
Received an excellent review of the WatchMinder3 from Betty at Peace Creek on the Prairie .   Watchminder 3 Review~Helping your child stay on track. Written on July 31, 2011 by Betty in ADHD/ADD , homemaking , homeschool schedules , review , special needs homeschooling Do you have a chi...

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WatchMinder feedback

Posted by on Sep 08, 2011

Its always great to hear from our WatchMinder users...  A parent from California emailed us today... "The watch is great!! My daughter is doing so much better. She is so
independent...This watch has made a difference in our household and I have told others."

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Back to school Facebook raffle

Posted by on Sep 04, 2011

WatchMinder Back to School Raffle! Please "like" our Facebook page and help us reach 100 fans! Once 100 people "like" WatchMinder, all fans will automatically be entered to win a free W atchMinder3!  We hope your school year's off to a great start!                        ..

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New AD/HD Online Support Community

Posted by on Sep 02, 2011

A quick shout out to Ben's Friends Online Support Communities for creating a new community for those with and those supporting persons with AD/HD!  Check out the community at:

http://www.lifewithadhd.org/

This will be a great place to share stories and lend support to others!

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Back to school!

Posted by Rory on Aug 29, 2011 under

Its almost September, and that can only mean one thing…from kindergarten to college, students everywhere are headed back to school.  The WatchMinder is a perfect “back to school” gift for the student in your life.  We receive countless emails from parents, students, and teachers lettin...

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Welcome to my blog!

Posted by Rory on Apr 07, 2011 under , , ,

Hi...and welcome to my blog.  I am Dr. Becker, a Child Psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with ADD, ADHD and other LD concerns.  I invented the WatchMinder about 10 yeaers ago in order to help individuals manage these issues on their own in a discreet manner.  I am very proud o...

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