ADDitude's Education Expert

Dr. Clare Jones was an educational consultant in Scottsdale, Arizona, respected throughout the psychological community for her work with ADHD children and adults. She passed away in late 2006 and is truly missed.

• Common Questions About ADHD... And Expert Answers!
  Clear up misconceptions and change public opinion about ADHD by reading these common questions and... more »

• Should He Stay Back?
  "Our school wants my ADHD son to repeat the sixth grade, but I'm worried that... more »
• A Fair Grade
  "Should we start our ADHD daughter in kindergarten or first grade this year?"... more »
• Social and Emotional Interventions
  "My son's school feels no obligation to assist with any kind of social/emotional interventions or... more »
• IEP Plans
  "What should be included in my son's IEP plan?"... more »
• Helping a Visual Learner
  "My daughter has trouble with her oral vocabulary quizzes — she's a visual learner who... more »
• Finding the Right School
  "How do we find a good school for my six-year-old granddaughter, who was just diagnosed... more »
• What Is a 'Slow Processing Speed?'
  "Our son is bright, but an educational assessment found that he has a 'slow processing... more »
• Head Start on College
  "My son never works to his potential the first few weeks of each school year... more »
• Should My Son Go Back to First Grade?
  "Should my son leave his twin and return to first grade as his symptoms of... more »
• Problems with Lying
  "Is extreme, consistent lying part of the disorder or just a 'normal' 7-year-old trait?"... more »
• Should I Hold Back My Son?
  "My son is bright but inattentive. Should I have him tested for ADD, and would... more »
• Reading Problems
  "My daughter is struggling with reading -- guessing at a word after seeing three letters,... more »
• Block Scheduling for Classes
  "Is there any research suggesting that block scheduling is preferable for children with ADHD?"... more »
• Computer Programs to Help Learners
  "Can you recommend any computer programs that would be good for reading enrichment for a... more »
• My Daughter Reverses Letters, Numbers...
  "My daughter often writes numbers and letters backward. Is this related to her ADHD or... more »
• Transition Goals for IEP
  "What type of transition goals should I put in an IEP for a high school... more »
• Adult Math Education
  "I'm a 33 year-old divorced father of 4 children. I've been diagnosed with ADD. My... more »
• My Son Daydreams at school
  "My son cannot stay focused on his tasks. He 'daydreams' in school and at home."... more »
• Helping My Daughter Learn To Read
  "How can I help my daughter improve her reading skills? She may have dyslexia as... more »
• Reminders to Stay On Task
  "How can my son refocus after a few moments of daydreaming in the classroom?"... more »
• Can Preschoolers Go On ADD Medication?
  "Is our preschool son too young to go on ADD medication?"... more »
• Losing School Supplies
  "My son frequently loses his pens and pencils, but his teacher refuses to keep spares... more »
• Accommodations on the SAT
  "My son receives extra time on tests through a 504 Plan. Can he receive the... more »
• Learning to Follow Instructions
  "I'm a high school senior who has trouble following directions unless every step is listed... more »