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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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...
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...
School & Learning
New! Success @ School Class for Parents
Sign up below for ADDitude's new Success @ School class for ADHD families. The free syllabus includes...
Guest Blogs
“What Do You Mean You Didn’t See My Kid’s 504 Plan?!”
The unthinkable was happening to my child: He was being shamed and bullied by his gym teacher — a...
Accommodations
9 Ways I Hacked My ADHD Brain to Cipher School
I was a smart, creative, tenacious girl who happened to have undiagnosed ADHD. In Catholic school, I...
Organization
The Messy Student's Guide to Organization
Chaotic desk? Forgotten homework? Missed deadlines? Your child needs these ADHD organizing tips ASAP...
Free Downloads
The Ultimate ADHD Toolkit for School
Fourteen invaluable tools — checklists, charts, worksheets, letters, parent-teacher conversation...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Guest Blogs
5 Ways to Lift Up Lagging Readers
A quarter of all kids with ADHD also have dyslexia, which complicates and slows down the process of...
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...
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...
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...