Parent-Teacher Cooperation
Q: “How Can I Better Communicate with Students and Families of Color?”
It’s wise for educators to weigh racial and cultural considerations before approaching a family about...
For Teachers
How to Team Up with Parents: Tips from Teachers for Teachers
ADDitude recently asked educators how they resolve differences with parents and develop lasting...
For Teachers
All Teachers Should Study ADHD Neuroscience. Here’s Why.
Consequences are not the only path to changing behavior. Through the framework of applied educational...
Family Travel & Holidays
ADHD Goes to the Museum
Loud crowds, long waits, and strict rules make museums daunting for some neurodivergent visitors....
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
How to Talk to Teachers About Your Child’s ADHD: Scripts and Tips
“Teaching a class full of students is hard work. Just as parents do, teachers want to help their...
School Advocacy
‘Off the Books’ School Removal Violates Students’ Rights
Informal school removal is an insidious, pervasive, and often illegal response to student...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
“How I’m Improving the Workplace for Adults with Autism”
I was shunned and exploited in former jobs because I was different. My struggles inspired me to...
ADHD at Work
Nail Your Job Interview: 3 Strategies for Neurodivergent Applicants
Here, a career coach explains how to highlight skills, accentuate accomplishments, and engage...
Behavior & Discipline
When Discipline Muzzles Learning: Tales of Harsh Punishment at School
Lost recesses, detention, extra work, chastisement — these harsh punishments are common responses to...
Vitamins & Minerals
Melatonin, Omega 3 & Dietary Supplements: ADHD Hype or Help?
Can melatonin, omega-3, dietary supplements, vitamins, and minerals really improve adult ADHD...
ADHD Apps & Tools
AI for ADHD: How to Make ChatGPT Work for You
Does ChatGPT stand up to all the hype? Find out how people with ADHD are using artificial...
For Teachers
Student-Tested, Teacher-Approved: Best Classroom Supports for ADHD
A panel of teachers shares the most effective ADHD accommodations and teaching strategies they use to...
Ask the Experts
Q: “Family Dynamics are Unbalanced Between Our Kids With and Without ADHD”
“Plan to spend time alone with each child at least once or twice monthly to deepen connections and...
For Teachers
“We Are Behind the Times:” Only 4 in 10 Educators Receive ADHD Training
Despite the prevalence of ADHD in the classroom, most educators say they’re conducting their own ad...
School & Learning
Inadequate Teacher Training Stifles Students with ADHD
The status quo in today’s classrooms preserves poor outcomes for some students with ADHD and learning...