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Posted August 1, 2018

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

Posted July 25, 2018

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

Posted July 11, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted May 30, 2018

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

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

Posted May 16, 2018

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

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...