One of the standout presentations at this year’s CHADD Conference in Philadelphia was a five-hour pre-conference by our own Dr.… Continue Reading »
Category: ADHD
Assistive Learning Tools for Students with ADHD
Assistive learning apps and technology are terrific tools for helping students with ADHD manage their academic tasks. (I adore assistive technology… Continue Reading »
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 »