Ben Glenn

Ben Glenn was diagnosed with dyslexia and other learning disabilities while in grade school. As an adult he also learned that he has ADHD and suddenly everything about his life made perfect sense. Dropping out of college to pursue a love of art and speaking, Ben has been on the road, full-time since 1995, traveling to every part of the United States as well as to more remote places like China and Australia. He blames his ADHD…but secretly, he’s happy about it. Ben specializes in aiding educators, parents and students learn simple and effective strategies for dealing with ADHD in the classroom and at home. Sensitive not to trivialize the condition, Ben’s approach is one filled with hope, humor and encouragement. Ben is known as The Simple ADHD Expert because the information he shares is easy-to-understand and easy to remember. Ben lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife and two daughters.

• How I Became the Simple ADHD Expert
  Getting diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) was confusing and discouraging -- but I've... Moving beyond a confusing, discouraging diagnosis»
• Don’t Let That ADHD Brain Hibernate Over Winter Break
  Help ADHD students retain the classroom study skills and homework routines they've worked hard to... Fun ways to boost ADHD brain power during the holidays»
• How to Beat the Winter Back-to-School Blues
  Is your child returning to school after a long holiday break? Here's how parents and... Adjusting to school routines with ADHD and LD»
• The Power of Motivation for ADHD Children
  ADHD children often need incentives to complete schoolwork or do chores around the house --... How to motivate ADHD children»
• Help ADHD Children Cope With Life With ADHD
  Is it tough for your ADHD child or teen to see the big picture --... Focusing on the big picture for ADHD kids»
• ADHD Impulsivity and Consequences
  Trying to teach an ADHD child who struggles with impulse control how to think before... Replacing punishment with encouragement»
• Managing Impulsive Behavior: An Argument Against Special Accommodations
  As an adult with ADD/ADHD and LD, I am still prone to angry outbursts --... Managing impulsivity in stressful situations»
• The Thing ADHD Kids Crave the Most Is...
  In a world where ADD/ADHD kids are often criticized, parents of children with attention deficit... Positive feedback and praise for ADHD kids»
• What Does ADHD Mean? How to Explain Attention Deficit to Children
  Explaining what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) means can be confusing. That's why I often... What ADHD means»
• ADD Learning: The Power of Repetition
  For children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), repetition can be one of the simplest... How repetition helps ADD learning»
• It's Back-to-School Season: Has Your Child Been Diagnosed, Treated?
  Do you or does your child's teacher suspect your son or daughter has ADHD? If... ADHD at school»
• What Failure Can Teach Our ADHD Children
  As parents and teachers, we want our students ADD/ADHD to succeed. So much so, that... Succeeding with ADHD»
• How Parents of ADD/ADHD Children Can Build Good Relationships With Teachers
  Teachers are an important factor in determining your ADD/ADHD child's academic success. So what can... How to help teachers help ADD/ADHD children»
• Parent-Teacher Peace: 6 Rules for Better Cooperation
  The hardest part of any teacher's job? The parents. Here's how teachers of ADHD students... ADHD teacher tips