For Teachers
Easily Distracted? How to Tune Out Distractions & Focus on School
Children with ADHD experience a lower level of brain arousal, which means they are easily distracted...
Meltdowns & Anger
When “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” Doesn’t Work: Fixes for Hitting
Hitting can be a problem for any child — whether he has ADHD or not. Learn how keeping calm, sharing...
School Behavior
The Academic Fallout from the Adderall Shortage
“We couldn't get the methylphenidates we needed and had to purchase Vyvanse… the first fill was $400...
On-Demand Parenting Webinars
“Teen Bullying Solutions: Help for Neurodivergent Adolescents” [Video Replay & Podcast #458]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#458), download the slide presentation, and...
ADHD News & Research
Study: ADHD Symptom Severity Linked to School Behavior Problems
Severe ADHD symptoms in students is linked to school behavior problems, including expulsions,...
School Behavior
The No-Punishment Guide to Stemming Misbehavior at School
From blurting out answers to bouncing off the walls, students with ADHD may display challenging...
Caregiver Blogs
“My Chaperone Diary: Tales of a Neurodivergent Field Trip”
What could go wrong while chaperoning eighth graders with ADHD and learning differences on a day trip...
School Behavior
Q: “My Child Is Ostracized Because of His ADHD. Can We Repair His Reputation?”
Is your child feeling left out and ostracized at school because of their ADHD-related behaviors?...
Friends at School
Bullying Is the Norm. So Is an Inadequate Response.
Bullying plagues a majority of neurodivergent students at school, on social media, and/or on the bus....
Live Webinar on November 1: Parent-Teacher Strategies for Combating Peer Rejection
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#429), download the slide presentation, and...
For Teachers
A Free Back-to-School Master Class from ADDitude
Sign up below for instant access to ADDitude’s free 10-part ADHD master class for educators and...
Friends at School
How to Demobilize a Bully in 5 Steps
Children and teens with ADHD are often targeted by bullies who notice their impulsivity, clumsiness,...
“The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Why Rewards Trump Punishments for Students with ADHD” [Video Replay & Podcast #420]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#420), download the slide presentation, and...
School & Learning
7 Surprising Ways ADHD Shows Up in the Classroom
ADHD in the classroom is easy to mistake for carelessness, defiance, laziness, or a learning...
School Behavior
Behavior Problems at School: A Problem-Solving Guide for Parents
Is your child experiencing behavior problems at school? Use this step-by-step guide – from setting up...