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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Accommodations
Every 504 Plan Should Include These ADHD Accommodations
Impulsive behavior. Incomplete homework. Inconsistent focus. Whatever your child's school challenges,...
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...
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 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....
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...
Homework & Studying
Music That Focuses the Brain
Research suggests that the soundtrack to your child's homework should comprise these 21 songs, proven...
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11 Focus Fixes for the Classroom: A Free Handout for Teachers
Sustained focus is essential at school, but it doesn't come easy to students with ADHD. Teachers,...
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...
For Teachers
10 Mindfulness Exercises for Stronger School Focus
Meditation and yoga promote focus and collaborative learning — particularly for students with ADHD....
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...
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
United We Learn: 11 Rules for a Better Parent-Teacher Partnership
Communicating and coordinating regularly with your child's teacher isn't being pushy or overbearing;...
Symptom Tests
[Quiz] How Well Do You Know Special-Ed Law?
Schools don’t always follow the law when providing accommodations for children protected under the...
IEPs & 504 Plans
How to Prepare for Your Child’s Annual IEP Review
Take stock in your child's IEP or 504 Plan to make sure she's getting the most out of her educational...
Organization
The Messy Student's Guide to Organization
Chaotic desk? Forgotten homework? Missed deadlines? Your child needs an organization intervention...