Released on: March 5, 2008, 8:00 pm

Press Release Author: Ashley Tutors/Right Now Marketing Group

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: UCLA study shows many kids misdiagnosed with ADHD



Press Release Body: MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Ashley Tutors (www.ashleytutors.com)
has hired an energetic and diverse team from six countries to put into practice the
Ashley Tutors' motto: LIVE! Learning Is Very Entertaining. The fresh tutoring team
has been assembled to make learning enjoyable through the use of kinesthetic
learning, a style that takes place when a student carries out a physical activity.
Based on the kinesthetic teaching methods of Ashley Fagel, a Maryland certified
teacher working in Montgomery County, Md., Ashley Tutors offers in-home, one-on-one
academic help in any subject to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
A recent UCLA study of Finnish adolescents showed that only about half of children
diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, exhibit the
cognitive defects commonly associated with the condition. Many kids who might
appear to suffer from ADHD may in fact be kinesthetic learners. Kinesthetic
learners account for 45 percent of the population, according to Muneera Spence,
Oregon State University professor. The study also revealed that the prevalence and
symptoms of the disorder are similar in different populations whether or not
medicine was used.
"It is important to remember that we all learn differently," said Josh Chernikoff,
the Ashley Tutors team member who personally interviews, investigates and selects
each individual tutor. "Many students are kinesthetic learners who benefit from
this philosophy, which encourages students to move physically in order to
concentrate their energy on the academic task."
The Ashley Tutors team focuses on a kinesthetic method that allows a student a
two-minute motor break to move around for every eight minutes of learning. The
breaks taken when using kinesthetic learning styles provide our tutors a chance to
get to know each student better. This creates a strong foundation for a successful
working and learning relationship.
"An elementary school student I tutor had a very tough time concentrating on her
lessons," said Joe Pacelli, a senior at Georgetown University in the McDonough
School of Business. "After taking two-minute breaks to stretch or play 'Simon
Says' she comes back completely focused and excited to learn. These breaks are what
kinesthetic learning is all about. It is hard for anybody to sit still for an hour,
and a five minute "stretch time" during a session helps my students think and work
better in the end."

ABOUT ASHLEY TUTORS: Ashley Tutors is an in-home one-on-one tutoring service
covering all subjects offered to students in grades kindergarten through 12 in
Montgomery County, Maryland. Ashley Fagel, a Maryland certified teacher, advises
Ashley Tutors and developed its philosophy. Guided by Montgomery County resident,
Josh Chernikoff, Ashley Tutors is staffed with exceptionally passionate and driven
tutors who all have undergraduate degrees and tutoring experience. Ashley Tutors
sets itself apart from other tutoring centers as an in-home service that makes
learning fun for its students, and helps students find their way to success in
academics and life. L.I.V.E. Learning Is Very Entertaining!

Ashley Tutors provides one-on-one tutors for students in Montgomery County, Md.,
including Rockville, Potomac, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring and Chevy Chase;
Washington, D.C.; and Northern Virginia including Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls
Church. Ashley Tutors provides instruction in Algebra, Geometry, Statistics,
Pre-calculus, Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science,
Economics, Government, History, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, English,
Literature, Journalism, Reading, IT Training, Math, Writing, History and Science.




Web Site: http://www.ashleytutors.com/

Contact Details: Colleen Lerro
Director of Communications
240.780.3233
colleen@ashleytutors.com