Learning Challenges
Struggles with reading, writing, and math are common among students with ADHD. Use these strategies and tools to help your child overcome these and other learning challenges in core school subjects.
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No More Math Anxiety!
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8 Perfect Books for Reluctant Readers (Even Yours!)
If your child squirms at the sight of a book or claims to "hate reading" — whether due to dyslexia,...
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You Do the Math: Homework and Study Tips
Whether you like it or not, math is part of any school curriculum. Learn how identifying — and...
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Free Resource: Tricks to Boost Your Child’s Writing Skills
Discuss the strategies included in this free downloadable guide with your child's teacher so you can...
Learning Challenges
Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic Help for Scattered Students
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Dear Teen Parenting Coach
Q: Why Does My Teen Blame Everyone But Himself?
Sometimes, when teens face challenges they feel unequipped to meet, they disengage. That may mean...
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Make Reading Riveting
What parents can do to make reading more enjoyable and educational for their attention- or...
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“I Have a Student Who Is Too Stressed to Learn”
Learning and stress go hand-in-hand in children with ADHD. Here are some tips for teachers and...
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The "Write" Assistive Tech Tools for Kids with ADHD
Many children with ADHD struggle with writing or spelling, making it hard to get their...
Learning Disabilities
The Best Way to Explain Learning Disabilities to Your Child
Many parents are afraid that "labeling" a child as having a learning disability will make him feel...
ADDitude Podcasts
Listen to “’What Do You Mean?’ Language Processing Deficits in Children with ADHD” with Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
In this podcast, Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, explains common language-processing disorders and...
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Free Expert Resource for Teachers of Students with ADHD
Never underestimate the power of a teacher who is able to harness routines, structure, and positive...
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Helping Students Who Struggle with Handwriting
Expert tips to help teachers and parents improve their child's handwriting, increase their...