Sleep on It — The Simplest Remembering Strategy!
Posted April 27, 2017
In school and life, I’ve found that if I study something one day, I often remember more the next morning after getting a full night’s...
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UPDATED: Fidget Toys! A Fun Way to Focus for Students AND Adults with ADHD
Posted April 25, 2017
Fidget toys are not merely toys for kids; adults with ADHD can use them too! If you’re not familiar with fidget toys or why they can be...
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Students Speak: It’s Not About How Quick You Finish
Posted April 19, 2017
Here at SMARTS we always love to hear stories of students who have learned to take a strategic approach to their schoolwork. Teaching executive...
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Where Are All the Characters with ADHD? Here!
Posted April 12, 2017
When kids read or watch a TV show or movie, they are looking for stories that in some way reflect or validate their own experience. That’s...
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Can’t Concentrate for More than 20 Minutes? No Problem!
Posted April 6, 2017
Over the years, I’ve noticed that for the first 20 or so minutes that I’m studying, I can pay close attention and retain a lot of...
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Executive Function Strategies Are Hard Work
Posted April 4, 2017
I have been teaching executive function strategies to students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences for what feels like a long...
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