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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Organization
The Messy Student's Guide to Organization
Chaotic desk? Forgotten homework? Missed deadlines? Your child needs these ADHD organizing tips ASAP...
For Teachers
Improving Parent-Teacher Communication
How to defuse tensions, maximize benefits and minimize stress at parent-teacher c...
IEPs & 504 Plans
How to Stand Up for Your Child’s Educational Rights
Students with ADHD and learning disabilities are entitled to educational rights to get support and...
For Teachers
12 Teacher Strategies to Inspire Listening, Learning and Self-Control
Detention doesn’t work. Neither does criticism. Or yelling. In fact, they may actually aggravate and...
Guest Blogs
“My ADHD Teaching Strategies That Benefit All Students.”
After my son’s diagnosis, I made it my mission to learn everything I could about ADHD. In the process...
ADHD in College
5 Factors That Influence Success in College
Teens with attention deficit will be college ready if they learn these five skills in h...
Homework & Studying
Top 5 Homework Frustrations — and Fixes for Each
Kids with ADHD often struggle with homework, but each one struggles in a unique way. Is your child a...
Executive Functions
Your Child’s 7 Executive Functions — and How to Boost Them
One hallmark of ADHD is executive function trouble — problems planning, organizing, or...
ADHD/LD Schools
How to Find the Perfect School for Your Child
Looking for a new school? Essential steps for parents who are seeking the best learning environment...
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
Positive Teaching Strategies to Uplift Students with ADHD
Great teachers know that saying the right words in the right way can turn a defeated student into a...
Ask the Experts
Q: What High School Accommodations Make the Biggest Impact?
ADHD symptoms shift throughout adolescence, which means the school accommodations that helped your...
Afternoons
Two Ws and an H: Establishing a Homework Routine
Tired of disorganization when it comes to your child's homework routine? Learn how answering "When?...
Learning Challenges
What’s Your Child’s Cognitive Learning Style?
Whether they're an analytic or a global learner, these homework and study tips will make the most of...
Organization
Calendars, Clocks, and Confidence: School Organization Tips
When ADHD or learning disabilities are involved, organization challenges can go from tough to...
School Behavior
How to Solve 8 Common Behavior Problems in the Classroom
Incessant pen clicking. Lashing out when things go wrong. Lying. And other classroom behavior...