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New Study: Test-Taking Accommodations May Fall Short for Students with ADHD
A surprising new study finds that accommodations commonly used by students with ADHD when taking...
Auditory Processing Disorder
How to Treat Auditory Processing Disorder
Children and adults alike may struggle with the comprehension, communication, and focus challenges...
College
“Mom, I’m Failing the First Semester!”
College is a time for freedom, fun, and friends — and for some students, all that pesky homework just...
Guest Blogs
When ADHD Goes to Kindergarten
A college professor who had little empathy for students struggling with ADHD changes her tune when...
Guest Blogs
My Daughter Fixes Her Own Problems Now. So Where Does That Leave Me?
When Lee showed signs of growing up, my heart burst with pride and broke with feeling ...
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Dear ADDitude: What Accommodations Help with Meltdowns?
"My son is quick to react when provoked by other kids. He erupts into temper tantrums at school, even...
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Dear ADDitude: What Are Some Good Alternatives to Gum-Chewing?
"My son is constantly chewing on things; the oral stimulation helps him concentrate. He loves to chew...
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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 New Behavioral Strategies Can We Try?
"The behavior chart my 12-year-old uses at school never makes it home, so we're lacking consistency...
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Ask ADDitude: Am I Asking for Too Much From My Child’s Teachers?
"What's the line between normal kid behavior and ADHD forgetfulness? Is it appropriate to ask the...
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Dear ADDitude: How Do I Get Teachers to Follow Accommodations?
"My son's teachers complain almost daily about missing or incomplete work. It's written into his IEP...
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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...
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Dear ADDitude: Is There a Sample Letter to Request Accommodations?
"I need to request an evaluation from my boys' school. Is there a template letter I can use...
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Dear ADDitude: What If The School Denies an IEP/504?
"In kindergarten, my son's school said he didn't qualify for an IEP or 504 Plan because he is 'too...
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Dear ADDitude: Can a Private School Deny My Daughter a 504?
"Should we reveal our daughter's ADHD in her private-school application? Can this decrease her...