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How to Overcome Anxiety in School

Posted August 1, 2018 by Michael Greschler 30

As students navigate the social and academic challenges of their school day, stress can provoke anxiety for those with or without learning differences. The impact of anxiety on learning is real

Hyperfocus and ADHD

Posted July 25, 2018 by elizsross 32

Many myths surrounding ADHD are potentially harmful to students, including the idea that kids with ADHD “just can’t pay attention.” While it’s true that students with ADHD often struggle with attention and

Get Your Executive Function Professional Development This Summer!

Posted July 18, 2018 by elizsross 16

There are many ways to use summer strategically when it comes to executive function, from spending time at the beach to engaging in goal setting and super-charging the teenage brain. But

Easy Executive Function Tip: Make Fewer Decisions!

Posted July 11, 2018 by elizsross 24

Teaching students executive function strategies can be a long and difficult process. To help students stay motivated, I’m always on the lookout for easy EF tips that are simple and lead

Boost Your Executive Function at the Beach

Posted July 2, 2018 by Michael Greschler 35

Summer is a great time to set goals, pursue personal interests, and have fun—it’s also the perfect time to boost your executive function processes by practicing mindfulness techniques outdoors. The

Working for Excellence for ALL in the Boston Public Schools

Posted June 27, 2018 by Michael Greschler 21

What do the following have in common: the Midwest, Martin Luther King Jr., and a 21st century cafeteria? These aren’t answers to a weird question on a standardized test; they’re

You Can’t Have Dyslexia Because You Can Read

Posted June 20, 2018 by elizsross 47

Many people — even educators — believe that dyslexia always equals difficulty with reading. However, as we learn more about dyslexia and other learning difficulties, it becomes clear that reading

Learning Disability or Learning Difference?

Posted June 13, 2018 by elizsross 284

Learning disability is a loaded term, and while it has been used for decades, there is a movement to replace it with learning difference. Why not use a term that

New! Understanding Executive Function Webinar

Posted June 6, 2018 by elizsross 26

We’re pleased to announce our first ResearchILD professional development webinar, “Understanding Executive Function.” Presented by Michael Greschler, Elizabeth Ross, and Kim Davis, this webinar explores: What Is Executive Function?...

Movies for Kids with ADHD

Posted May 30, 2018 by elizsross 444

Looking for a new way to engage kids with ADHD? Try the movies! Many movies accurately portray life with ADHD, giving kids a chance to see themselves on the big

Friends and Executive Function

Posted May 22, 2018 by Michael Greschler 50

For students, even very young students, social relationships influence the development of their executive function abilities. A study published by Sabine Doebel and Yuko Munakata at the University of Colorado explored

Are Girls Really Less Likely to Have Autism?

Posted May 16, 2018 by Michael Greschler 24

Many learning and attention difficulties, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), are found more often in boys than in girls. When it comes to ADHD, figures vary, but it

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