Homework & Studying
Turning It In Should Be the Easy Part of Homework, Right?
Even when they complete their homework, students with ADHD don't always remember to turn...
Types of ADHD & ADD
How ADD (Inattentive Type ADHD) Looks a Lot Like Learning Disabilities
Problems with organization, focus, and time management often point to inattentive-type...
Guest Blogs
“The Trouble with My Fail-Safe Coat”
Screwing up and disappointing others is so much a part of the everyday ADHD life...
Marriage
When Your Husband's ADHD Makes Him Act More Like Your Child
When a wife has to "mother" her husband or when one spouse feels ignored and unloved, the...
Guest Blogs
Reasons You’re a Great Mom
Parenting a child with ADHD presents challenges, and it's only fair that these...
ADHD Therapies
Play Therapy Techniques and Games to Try at Home
Many children best express and challenge themselves through play. Using games and...
Guest Blogs
When ‘Perfect’ Is No Good at All
Is your need for perfectionism affecting your pr...
Book Review: Late, Lost, and Unprepared
Ways to understand and help children with executive functionin...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
How Is ADHD Diagnosed?
When diagnosing ADHD, some symptoms are more obvious than others. But even if your child...
Brain Training
Brain Training to Treat ADHD Symptoms
Learn how to treat ADHD symptoms with neurofeedback, working memory training, and...
Guest Blogs
“A Year to Forget: My ADHD Birthday”
In our household, even a 60th birthday is not sacred. Some things, it turns out, are not...
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
ADHD Accommodations: Working with Teachers
Need help securing accommodations for your student with ADHD? Form a partnership with...
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...