School & Learning
The distractibility, impulsivity, and working memory problems associated with ADHD cause big problems at school for many students with these symptoms. How to help your child learn smarter.
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Guest Blogs
“Your Son Is Smart, But…”
From a very early age, I was acutely aware of my shortcomings. Why? My teachers reminded me of them...
Guest Blogs
Just for Teachers: 5 Great Ways to Help Hyperactive Kids Learn
With these fun teaching techniques, you can get hyperactive students to focus all that energy in the...
Learning Challenges
Dysgraphia — I Created an App for That
It's called SnapType, and it helps kids keep up with their peers in class when their penmanship holds...
For Teachers
Show and Tell: Defeat Distraction in the Classroom
Teaching students with ADHD is tough, especially if they're prone to distraction. Keep their focus...
Free Downloads
Free Chart Comparing IEPs to 504 Plans
Unsure whether your child qualifies for an IEP or 504 Plan — or even what the difference is? Use this...
Homework & Studying
8 Handy Homework & Study Apps
From forgotten assignments to after-school distractions, daily homework is derailed in so many ways....
For Teachers
What I Wish My Son’s Teachers Knew About Him and ADHD
One mother shares what she wishes all teachers knew about the ADHD students in their classroom. Read...
For Teachers
10 Mindfulness Exercises for Stronger School Focus
Meditation and yoga promote focus and collaborative learning — particularly for students with ADHD....
Homework & Studying
How to Focus After 4: Defying Homework Distractions
What do essential oils, a quick run in the woods, and staples in the wall all have in common? They're...
Organization
15 Ways to Teach Better Organization to Kids with ADHD
How teachers and parents can help children with ADHD master better organization and time-management...
Free Downloads
Free Checklist: Common Executive Function Challenges — and Solutions
Share the accommodations listed in this free checklist with your child's teacher to better address...
Symptoms of ADHD
Your Child’s ADHD Is an Iceberg
Attention deficit disorder is multi-faceted, far-reaching, and largely hidden. What caregivers and...
Homework & Studying
Music That Focuses the Brain
Research suggests that the soundtrack to your child's homework should comprise these 21 songs, proven...
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 to...
IEPs & 504 Plans
What Is a Section 504 Plan? An IEP? Your ADHD Accommodations Guide
Many children with ADHD receive school accommodations spelled out in a 504 Plan or an IEP. These...