Blog - Page 21 of 43

Posted May 29, 2019 by elizsross

Dysgraphia can be a frustrating challenge for both the students, who are trying to overcome their struggle to write, and for their parents, who...

Posted May 22, 2019 by Michael Greschler

Many students don’t like to organize, which isn’t news to most teachers. In past blogs we’ve talked about the importance of helping...

Posted May 15, 2019 by Michael Greschler

Executive function is all about context. There are many reasons why a student may struggle with executive function, such as having a learning...

Posted May 8, 2019 by Michael Greschler

Executive function has been shown to be a crucial cognitive process for the success of humans, whether school aged or adult. But what about...

Posted May 1, 2019 by elizsross

Reading comprehension — an important skill for all students to learn — can be particularly difficult for students with ADHD. You can help by...

Posted April 17, 2019 by Michael Greschler

Executive function strategies can empower students at any age. Don’t believe me? Take a look at how the students in the James L. McKeown...

Posted April 10, 2019 by elizsross

As we approach the end of the school year, report cards loom in our students’ futures. Getting a report card can be a fraught experience for many...

Posted April 3, 2019 by Michael Greschler

IEP and 504 plans often contain the term “executive function” for students who are dealing with the impact of ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning...

Posted March 13, 2019 by elizsross

As a teacher who works with students with ADHD, I’ve seen many students experience strong emotional reactions to environmental stimuli. They...

Posted March 6, 2019 by Michael Greschler

Would you rather ask a classroom of students to clean out their desks or walk across a bed of hot coals? You may be pondering the right choice...

Posted February 27, 2019 by elizsross

Dealing with dyslexia can be extremely hard and frustrating. Sometimes it can be helpful for students to hear the words of someone who has dealt...

Posted February 20, 2019 by Michael Greschler

What does organization look like to you? One young student, when asked to draw a personal definition of organization, drew something unexpected...