Children’s ADDvocacy of SC is established to support schools and teachers in the Upstate
October 26, 2018
CASC Research-Based Programming Will Serve Students with Learning Differences
Children’s ADDvocacy of SC (CASC), a new 501(c)3 based in Greenville County, is identifying and implementing research-based programs that are intended to serve students with learning differences like ADHD. Traditionally, ADHD has been described as a disability that causes people to be hyperactive, inattentive, and impulsive, which creates stereotypes that affected students are immature and unmotivated. Some of the programs that CASC is promoting include morning fitness classes since research shows physical activity helps students focus in the classroom and improves academic outcomes for all students.
CASC also promotes leadership programs to improve students’ ability to communicate, a skill that people with learning differences often struggle with. Founder, Caroline Fritz, started CASC because of her son’s struggles and challenges in the school setting, largely because teachers don’t have the support, ideas and/or resources to easily meet the needs of all children with ADHD and other learning differences.
“New research indicates that ADHD doesn’t stop students from being able to pay attention, but, rather, it leads to inconsistent attention,” said Fritz, president and founder of Children’s ADDvocacy of SC. “My hope is to collaborate with public schools to find ways to improve outcomes with research-based ideas and creative tools, so teachers and students can be more successful.”
As many as fifteen percent of children have a learning disability and more resources are needed to support teachers to ensure their success in the classroom and beyond. Research indicates that people with ADHD are more likely to be distracted drivers, addicted to drugs, suicidal, and have shorter life spans.
“Teachers are the ones in the trenches every day working with students trying to find a formula for success with each student,” adds Fritz. “Our mission is to create a forum to collaborate with educators and families, so we can identify tools together that help learners channel their energy and passion to be successful in school and in life.”
CASC will increase programming and partnerships with schools interested in working with them. For additional information contact Caroline Fritz at (864)214-4013 or [email protected].
