Assistive learning apps and technology are terrific tools for helping students with ADHD manage their academic tasks. (I adore assistive technology… Continue Reading »
Category: ADHD
New SMARTS Elementary Video!
Looking to teach executive function strategies to elementary students? SMARTS Elementary, our newest curriculum, has 30 fun, hands-on activities designed… Continue Reading »
The Real-Life Inspiration for Percy Jackson
The Lightning Thief and the subsequent installments in the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series have long been some of… Continue Reading »
Beautiful Short Film about Life with ADHD
Falling Letters (Swedish title: Bokstavsbarn) by Erik Rosenlund depicts one day in the life of a child who has many… Continue Reading »
Why Is ADHD So Often Missed in Girls?
We know that girls are diagnosed with ADHD with less frequency than boys, even though both boys and girls have… Continue Reading »
Self-Compassion and Managing ADHD
We all have moments when we experience anxiety, doubt, and frustration. Experiencing stressful emotions is hard enough; managing them, especially… Continue Reading »
Reading Comprehension App Review
Reading comprehension — an important skill for all students to learn — can be particularly difficult for students with ADHD.… Continue Reading »
Executive Function in the IEP Meeting
IEP and 504 plans often contain the term “executive function” for students who are dealing with the impact of ADHD,… Continue Reading »
ADHD and Sensory Overstimulation
As a teacher who works with students with ADHD, I’ve seen many students experience strong emotional reactions to environmental stimuli. They… Continue Reading »
Teacher Resource: Multisensory Techniques for Teaching Reading
Using multisensory instruction to teach reading is a popular topic in education right now. What exactly is multisensory instruction and… Continue Reading »