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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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
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...
School Behavior
9 Constructive Fidgets That Promote Focus
Children and adults with ADHD can actually improve focus by multi-tasking — if they do it right!...
Learning Challenges
You Can’t Learn If You’re Anxious, Stressed, or Scared
No child can succeed at school if he believes he is less smart or less capable than his peers. Follow...
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...
Homework & Studying
9 Secrets to a Super Effective School Planner
Children with ADHD who use school planners are more organized and earn higher grades. But only if...