Learning disability is a loaded term, and while it has been used for decades, there is a movement to replace… Continue Reading »
New! Understanding Executive Function Webinar
We’re pleased to announce our first ResearchILD professional development webinar, “Understanding Executive Function.” Presented by Michael Greschler, Elizabeth Ross,… 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 »
Friends and Executive Function
For students, even very young students, social relationships influence the development of their executive function abilities. A study published by Sabine… Continue Reading »
Are Girls Really Less Likely to Have Autism?
Many learning and attention difficulties, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), are found more often in boys than in… Continue Reading »
Extra Time Helped Me Ace My Exams (even though I never used it!)
I’ve heard many accounts of how providing extra time, or even no time limit, on tests can be crucial for students with… Continue Reading »
Executive Function Strategies in Public Schools
The public school system serves a large proportion of our nation’s students, representing a wide and diverse range of abilities,… Continue Reading »
How to Get Audiobooks?
Every teacher knows that of one of the biggest hurdles students with learning differences encounter is finding ways to read… Continue Reading »
12 Great Podcasts for Teachers
I love listening to podcasts. Like most teachers, I rarely have as much time as I would like to read,… Continue Reading »
Executive Function: A Breath of Fresh Air
As educators, we know we need to do everything we can to help our students learn their best. We use… Continue Reading »