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Live Webinar on October 29: Better School Behavior: How to Design and Implement a Positive and Effective Behavior Plan

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On-Demand Webinars

Live Webinar on September 29: Accommodations and Technology for Overcoming Remote Learning Challenges

Register below for this free expert webinar to learn accommodations and technology for overcoming...

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Guest Blogs

“I Thought I Was a Weed. Now I Nourish Wild Flowers in My Classroom.”

“If most of your time is spent just trying to fit in and perform at school, grades become intertwined...

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Executive Functions

The Educator’s Guide to Executive Functions: How to Understand and Support Students in Need

Executive functioning develops more slowly in students with ADHD. Teachers may notice delays in the...

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Guest Blogs

“Zoom Can’t Show You How Hard It Is to Learn This Way.”

Patience, grace, and extra compassion are needed to help students with ADHD find their groove and...

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For Teachers

Closing the Gaps in Distance Learning: Strategies to Meet Educators’ Toughest Challenges

Educators, let go of your preconceived notions and expectations. Classroom learning does not resemble...

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Learning Challenges

8 Secrets to Engaged Online Learning for Students with ADHD

Learning at home has its benefits — fewer corrective comments from teachers, less bullying, and...

The latest information, research, and news on learning with ADHD and learning disabilities

ADHD News & Research

Study: Teacher Praise Improves Classroom Behavior in Elementary School

When a teacher’s praise-to-reprimand ratio increases, so too does the likelihood that his or her...

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For Teachers

Attention-Grabbing Teaching Techniques for Distracted Students

Classrooms — filled with students, posters, and more — are major sources of distractions for students...

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Learning Apps & Tools

18 Assistive Technology Apps and Extensions for Struggling Students

Students with ADHD and learning disabilities may benefit significantly from assistive technology like...

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For Teachers

7 Enlightened Methods for Teaching Students with ADHD and LD

Teaching methods and ideologies matter — a lot. For students with ADHD or learning disabilities, who...

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Easy Accommodations for Kids with ADHD: Free Downloadable Card

Simple, straightforward accommodations to address your child's ADHD-related c...

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