Ask the Experts
Q: How Can We Build Up My Teen’s Working Memory Muscle?
Poor working memory is a symptom of ADHD that makes it difficult for students to remember lessons...
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Teens with ADHD
“I Feel Like a Loser!” How to Build Self Confidence in Teens with ADHD
When teens with ADHD feel less than adequate, parents should use these strategies to help them...
Guest Blogs
“Dear Fellow Superhuman Students with ADHD: We Got This.”
“We are all figuring out how to adjust to quarantine education; no one should feel like a failure for...
Ask the Experts
Q: How Do We Balance Teenage Independence with a Decent GPA?
Your teen is hungry for independence, and that is healthy. But what happens when his ADHD symptoms...
Teens with ADHD
Abandon Your Pre-Conceived Notions of ‘Success’ (and More Advice for Parents of Teens with ADHD)
The transition to adulthood is a roller-coaster ride — for teens and their parents, too. We worry...
Oppositional Behavior
“Couldn’t I Just Stay Home from School Forever?”
School avoidance is common among children with ADHD. Bullying, boredom, bad grades, or even an...
Guest Blogs
“Don’t Buy Into the Myth That Your ADHD Characteristics are Flaws.”
“You are going to do amazing things because you are different. Don’t let something you can’t change —...
IEPs & 504 Plans
9 Ways IEPs Fall Apart: A Troubleshooting Guide for ADHD Accommodations
When ADHD-related challenges interfere with learning, an IEP or 504 Plan can unlock success at...
ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast
Podcast Episode #194: “Homework Tools and Solutions to Lower Stress for Students (and the Rest of the Household)” with Ann Dolin, M.Ed.
Tune in to learn how to solve homework problems with Ann D...
ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast
Podcast Episode #195: “How to Support (Not Enable) Children with ADHD at School” with Elaine Taylor-Klaus, PCC, CPCC, and Diane Dempster, M.A.
Tune in as Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster help parents of children with ADHD step back and...
Teens with ADHD
8 Remote Learning Hurdles & ADHD Expert Solutions
Your teen’s world — academics, athletics, and social life — has been blown to smithereens. This is...
ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast
Podcast Episode #215: “High School Prep: A Strategic Transition from Middle School to Higher Grades” with Ann Dolin, M.Ed.
Tune as Ann Dolin, M.Ed., suggests strategies to ease the transition to high school and face the...