Emotional regulation can be one of the most challenging aspects of ADHD. To help students with ADHD develop strategies for… Continue Reading »
Category: ADHD
Thanksgiving with a Side of ADHD
With Thanksgiving just days away, I wanted to share an article from Understood.org that covers the difficulties kids with ADHD and… Continue Reading »
The Difference Between ADHD and Sensory Processing Issues
I find it can be hard to articulate the differences between ADHD and sensory processing issues. They share many overlapping… Continue Reading »
Teaching When You Have ADHD
The SMARTS Executive Function Curriculum has been helping students with ADHD and learning differences for a long time—long enough to… Continue Reading »
Quick Tip: Use Photographs to Show Students How to Organize
I can’t count the number times I’ve asked a student, “Why isn’t your desk organized?” And they have looked at me,… Continue Reading »
SMARTS is CHADD’S Innovative Program of the Year!
We are excited to announce that SMARTS has been named the 2018 Innovative Program of the Year by CHADD, a… Continue Reading »
Dyslexia, ADHD, Procrastination, and Perfectionism
On the surface, procrastination and perfectionism seem to have little in common. The two, however, can be intimately related, especially… Continue Reading »
Hyperfocus and ADHD
Many myths surrounding ADHD are potentially harmful to students, including the idea that kids with ADHD “just can’t pay attention.” While it’s… Continue Reading »
Get Your Executive Function Professional Development This Summer!
There are many ways to use summer strategically when it comes to executive function, from spending time at the beach… Continue Reading »
Movies for Kids with ADHD
Looking for a new way to engage kids with ADHD? Try the movies! Many movies accurately portray life with ADHD,… Continue Reading »