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Posted July 18, 2018 by elizsross

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...

Posted July 11, 2018 by elizsross

Teaching students executive function strategies can be a long and difficult process. To help students stay motivated, I’m always on the lookout...

Posted July 2, 2018 by Michael Greschler

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...

Posted June 27, 2018 by Michael Greschler

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...

Posted June 20, 2018 by elizsross

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

Posted June 13, 2018 by elizsross

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...

Posted June 6, 2018 by elizsross

We’re pleased to announce our first ResearchILD professional development webinar, “Understanding Executive Function.” Presented by...

Posted May 30, 2018 by elizsross

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...

Posted May 22, 2018 by Michael Greschler

For students, even very young students, social relationships influence the development of their executive function abilities. A study published by...

Posted May 16, 2018 by Michael Greschler

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

Posted May 8, 2018 by elizsross

I’ve heard many accounts of how providing extra time, or even no time limit, on tests can be crucial for students with learning differences. It...

Posted May 2, 2018 by Michael Greschler

The public school system serves a large proportion of our nation’s students, representing a wide and diverse range of abilities, challenges...