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Dear ADDitude: Can They Really Take Away Recess as Punishment?
"My son recently got two days of in-school detention for fighting over a pencil, which meant lost...
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Dear ADDitude: How Can We Stop the Hair Pulling and Pestering?
"My son is getting in trouble for pestering other kids in line, shoving classmates in gym class, and...
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Dear ADDitude: How Can We Stop the Violent Outbursts?
"My son has shown some violent and defiant behavior at school. He complains that he is bored, and I...
Guest Blogs
My Daughter the Role Model
How Lee’s ADHD helps her “get” and inspire younger kids with the same...
Guest Blogs
Advice from a Teen with ADHD
Classmates can be a drag when you have ADHD, but I’ve learned how to deal with t...
Guest Blogs
When ADHD Goes to Kindergarten
A college professor who had little empathy for students struggling with ADHD changes her tune when...
News Reports
Early Attention Struggles May Predict Academic Problems Down the Road
Academic and social skill challenges early on in school may lead to a higher chance of a child’s not...
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Dear ADDitude: How Can My Son Stop Hitting?
"My son recently hit his best friend for telling him to shut up. We have tried several consequences,...
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Dear ADDitude: How Can My Son Focus Better in Class?
"My 7 year old is highly distractible and struggles to complete in-class assignments without a...
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Dear ADDitude: How Can My Child Get Out Excess Energy In Class?
"My son's teachers complain that he's disrupting the class by constantly rocking in his chair, a...
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Dear ADDitude: What Are Good Accommodations for My Hyperactive and Sensory-Seeking Child?
"At least once a week, my son gets in trouble for intentionally pinching, pushing, or pestering...
Guest Blogs
“I Am That Kid Who No one Wants To Play With.”
I was more or less oblivious to my ADHD. Then third grade hit and, with it, a new school in a new...
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Dear ADDitude: How Do We Prepare a Child with ODD for Kindergarten?
"My grandson was kicked out of 4 preschools before his diagnosis of ADHD and ODD. He takes Ritalin...
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Dear ADDitude: Should We Pursue an IEP or a 504 Plan?
"My 9-year-old son was just diagnosed with ADHD. He's doing fine academically, but he often acts out...
Self Esteem
“I Feel Like I’m Not Good Enough Sometimes”
A 10-year-old with ADHD learns to fight through his doubts abo...