For Teachers
First, Learn to Listen. Then, Listen to Learn.
Stopping, paying attention, listening — these skills do not come naturally to students with ADHD. So...
following directions
Homework & Studying
Metacognition: Size Up the Situation
Help your child's metacognition with these tips for learning and applying problem-solving skills at...
Executive Functions
"I Remembered Not to Forget!"
If complex instructions or information fly easily out of your child's mind, use these in-school and...
Chores & Cleaning Up
End the Chore Wars!
How do you get your kid to do chores without arguing? Parents sound off on how they get their...
Executive Dysfunction
Executive Dysfunction, Explained!
Executive dysfunction is a brain-based impairment that impacts a person's ability to analyze,...
Behavior & Discipline
My Child Doesn't Listen!
Your child is funny, charming, and spontaneous — but sometimes, the traits that make you love them so...
For Teachers
12 Ways to Make Instructions Sink In
How can a child with ADHD follow your instructions if he can't focus long enough to hear them? He...
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...
For Teachers
9 Ways to Get a Student to Follow Instructions
Students with ADHD can have a hard time listening, following directions, and paying attention. Learn...
School Behavior
Following Every Direction, Every Time
Strategies to help children with ADHD hear what you tell them to do — not just "bits a...
Managing Time
10 Ways to Build a Healthy Routine
Kids with ADHD do best with structure and routine — this is a fact. But it's also true that kids...
Rewards & Consequences
The Delicate Balance of Rewards and Consequences
On a typical day, your child receives 20 criticisms or corrections for every one accolade. So your...