Your ADHD Education Guide

ADDitude experts and readers answer your toughest, most important questions about improving your child’s education and school experience while managing the symptoms of ADHD.

Dear ADDitude… Your questions. Our advice. Shared resolve.

Build smarts while school is out for your child with ADHD.Part 1
A Smart Summer
Our readers ask: How can I set the stage for academic success this summer?

 

Create an IEP or 504 Plan that helps your child succeed at school.Part 2
The IEP/504 Process
Our readers ask: How do I get my child evaluated for services, and set up the IEP or 504 Plan she needs?

 

Accommodations that help students with ADHD succeed.Part 3
Good Accommodations
Our readers ask: What are the best accommodations and goals for my child’s IEP or 504 Plan?

 

Organization and time management help at school for children with ADHD.Part 4
Organization & Time Management
Our readers ask: How can I establish a consistent daily routine that keeps my child organized?

 

How to help your child with ADHD focus and pay attention in school.Part 5
Focus & Attention
Our readers ask: How can I keep my child’s mind focused on schoolwork when it matters most?

 

How to help your child with ADHD manage impulsivity in the classroom.Part 6
Behavior & Impulse Control
Our readers ask: How can I keep my child from getting in trouble at school?

 

Work with the school to help your child with ADHD.Part 7
Teacher Trouble
Our readers ask: How can I better work with my child’s teacher to benefit my child?

 

Homework and studying help for children with ADHD.Part 8
Homework & Studying
Our readers ask: How can I help my child work smarter (not harder) on his schoolwork?

 

Help your child with ADHD make friends at school.Part 9
Social Skills & Bullying
Our readers ask: How can I help my child make and keep friends who value her?

 

Managing ADHD symptoms in high school.Part 10
ADHD in High School
Our readers ask: How can I help my child develop his executive function skills for high school and beyond?