School & Learning
The distractibility, impulsivity, and working memory problems associated with ADHD cause big problems at school for many students with these symptoms. How to help your child learn smarter.
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School Behavior
“Help! My Child Won’t Go to School.”
School refusal impacts up to 28% of children. It often stems from anxiety associated with ADHD and...
Caregiver Blogs
Making a Game Out of Making Friends
The game demystified friendships for me, making the process feel less like a mysterious labyrinth to...
School Advocacy
“We’ve Made ADHD an Infraction:” An End to Zero-Tolerance Policies in Schools
It’s time to end zero-tolerance policies in schools, which disproportionately harm Black students...
Caregiver Blogs
“A PSA for College Students with ADHD: Just Write a Crappy Draft.”
“If I couldn’t write the best version of my essay, or even a good version of my essay, I would write...
Ask the Experts
Q: “What’s the Key to a Strong Teacher-Student Relationship?”
“A dialogue journal can enhance a teacher-student relationship and boost the confidence and...
Accommodations
20 Classroom Accommodations That Target Common ADHD Challenges
The best IEP is the one with accommodations designed for your child's very specific symptoms. Here...
Accommodations
Step-by-Step Guide for Securing ADHD Accommodations at School
8 straightforward steps — from requesting a school evaluation to monitoring accommodations — to help...
Executive Dysfunction
What Is Executive Dysfunction?
Executive function skills enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and manage...
For Teachers
What I Wish My Son's Teachers Knew About ADHD
One mother shares what she wishes all teachers knew about the ADHD students in their classroom. Read...
For Teachers
12 Teacher Strategies to Inspire Listening, Learning and Self-Control
Detention doesn’t work. Neither does criticism. Or yelling. In fact, they may actually aggravate and...
ADHD/LD Schools
The Best School Options for Students with ADHD and LD
Parents of students with special educational needs have many options today, including public,...
ADHD in College
Q: “My College Freshman Is Failing. How Can He Fix Things?”
“He should take advantage of services most colleges offer through the Office of Disability Services,...
For Teachers
9 Mean Teacher Comments Every Student with ADHD Knows Too Well
“My teacher is so mean. She doesn’t like me.” If your child has ADHD, you know that “mean teachers”...
Learning Challenges
When Schools Resist Evaluating & Addressing LDs
The repercussions of a missed diagnosis can last a lifetime. So why do some schools fail to identify...
IEPs & 504 Plans
How to Stand Up for Your Child’s Educational Rights
Students with ADHD and learning disabilities are entitled to educational rights to get support and...