High School
ADHD can run wild in high school, where students need strong executive functions to manage projects, complete homework, and balance activities. How to help your teen set up the systems and build the skills needed to succeed.
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Teens with ADHD
“I Can Do It On My Own, Mom”
It's natural for a teenager to want to take charge of his life. But what's a parent to do when he...
High School
Giving College a Test Run
High school students with ADHD or learning disabilities can benefit greatly from summer courses at a...
Teens with ADHD
Steps to Independence
Thinking of your teen with ADHD as a "work in progress" will make this stage easier on b...
Free Downloads
Free Download: What Are Your Teen’s Weakest Executive Functions?
As a parent of a teen with ADHD, you may ask yourself: "When it comes to executive skills, what are...
ADHD News & Research
Depression In Teens Linked to Increased Dropout Rate
A study of Canadian teenagers found that older teens with clinically significant depression were more...
Teens with ADHD
Want the Secret to Motivating Teens? Start with These Three Questions
Getting a teen with ADHD out of bed is hard enough. Getting them to plan for the future? Next to...
ADHD in College
You Don’t Have to Start College Right Away (Or At All!)
Not everyone wants to go to college right after they graduate from high school — and that's okay! If...
Self Esteem
“I Think I Can, I Think I Can”
Daily challenges and corrections at school can demoralize a child and trample her confidence over...
Teens with ADHD
Watch Out for Sex!
Young adults with ADHD are often impulsive, which interferes with smart decisions — especially when...
Ask the Experts
College Accommodations for Teens with ADHD
My college-age son with ADHD is home for a semester working on his organizational skills, and so far...
Guest Blogs
“My Daughter Is Winning the IEP Race”
One mom passes the accommodations baton to her daughter, and, much to her relief, she is off and...
ADHD in College
The Glorious Comeback of the Gap Year
The concept of a gap year makes perfect sense: Your stressed-out teen with ADHD takes a year off to...
Guest Blogs
My Daughter’s Mental Health Is More Important Than My Dreams for Her Future
I've learned to let Lee take the lead on whether college is rig...
On-Demand Webinars
Free Webinar Replay: Life Skills That Matter: What Every High School Student Should Learn Before Graduation
In this hour-long webinar-on-demand, learn the life skills your teen needs before high school...
Free Downloads
Smart Homework Strategies for Teachers & Parents: A Free Handout
Research suggests that homework is counterproductive in elementary school. Still, many teachers use...