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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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...
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...
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...
For Teachers
10 Mindfulness Exercises for Stronger School Focus
Meditation and yoga promote focus and collaborative learning — particularly for students with ADHD....
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...
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...
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
How to Focus After 4: Defying Homework Distractions
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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...
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...
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Free Checklist: Common Executive Function Challenges — and Solutions
Share the accommodations listed in this free checklist with your child's teacher to better address...
Organization
The Messy Student's Guide to Organization
Chaotic desk? Forgotten homework? Missed deadlines? Your child needs these ADHD organizing tips ASAP...
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...
ADHD Symptoms in Children
Your Child’s ADHD Is an Iceberg
Attention deficit disorder is multi-faceted, far-reaching, and largely hidden. What caregivers and...
Ask the Experts
Q: I’m Worried My Child Will Start Skipping School
By the time a child with ADHD reaches middle school, he is likely worn down by a pattern of...