Accommodations
ADHD Accommodation — Or Not?
"Is it reasonable to ask for 504 accommodations (e.g., extra time on major tests) for my...
ADHD in Women
Girls, Hormones, and ADHD
ADHD manifests differently during the course of a woman’s life. Here, we outline four...
For Teachers
9 Ways to Get a Student to Follow Instructions
Students with ADHD can have a hard time listening, following directions, and paying...
Talking About ADHD
It Takes A Village: Help Other People Understand ADHD
As if juggling ADHD isn't tough enough, it hurts when other people weigh in with their...
Brain Training and Green Time for ADHD
Research shows that alternative treatments for ADHD might help improve focus and memory....
Learning Challenges
How to Write Easy Essays and Painless Prose
Half of all kids with ADHD struggle with writing, which can make every assignment — from...
Learning Challenges
“R” Is For Reading and Remembering
Poor working memory is a big part of the ADHD struggle, making reading a tough task for...
Learning Challenges
How to Sharpen Verbal Skills
Here, strategies that parents and teachers can use to improve verbal speaking skills in...
Can We Treat ADHD Naturally?
The Magic Mineral
There are simple ways to help your child get more iron — a nutrient shown to decrease...
Guest Blogs
“Beach Days”
Given the number of drinks I've knocked over on dates, I'd say adults with ADHD are dumb...
Guest Blogs
“Making My Case for a Virtual Secretary”
I genuinely forgot I had scheduled an appointment. Now my screw-up could cost me my...
Brain Training
What You Need to Know About Cogmed© Working-Memory Training
Cogmed is more than a video game. This brain-training software program promises to reduce...
Guest Blogs
“Plant Killer”
Today was one of those god-awful days when I felt like my self-esteem was in...
Support & Stories
Having It All
After a midlife diagnosis and with help from an ADHD coach, this man is on a mission to...
Sleep & Mornings
Your Evening Routine Is Broken
Your day's fate is sealed long before the alarm sounds. To ensure a productive, positive...
Guest Blogs
“Three Kids with ADHD Later…And We Made It!”
She raised three children with ADHD. She survived and her kids thrived. A mom looks back...
Can We Treat ADHD Naturally?
The ADHD Exercise Solution
A renowned ADHD expert explains how physical activity changes your brain for the better...
Ask the Experts
Could It Be A Learning Disability?
An ADHD diagnosis isn't always the answer. Learn how certain red flags, like an inability...
Teens with ADHD
Where's the Passion?
How to help your teenager find his unique talents ...
Guest Blogs
“A Broken Record”
I know I'm getting better, slowly, steadily - but all this effort and it's about as...