Reading comprehension — an important skill for all students to learn — can be particularly difficult for students with ADHD.… Continue Reading »
Category: ADHD
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 »
How to Deal with ADHD in the Winter
Now that it’s the dead of winter here in the northern hemisphere, being stuck inside is starting to wear on… Continue Reading »
ADHD and the Challenge of Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation can be one of the most challenging aspects of ADHD. To help students with ADHD develop strategies for… Continue Reading »
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 »