ADHD Archives - SMARTS

Remote Learning: Creating Transition Times for Students with ADHD

Posted April 7, 2020 by elizsross 64

At this difficult time I know we’re all looking for ways to help students with learning differences, like ADHD, deal with the challenge of remote learning. Creating activities to help

Assistive Learning Tools for Students with ADHD

Posted November 21, 2019 by elizsross 14

Assistive learning apps and technology are terrific tools for helping students with ADHD manage their academic tasks. (I adore assistive technology and use it frequently.) With so many options available, how

The Real-Life Inspiration for Percy Jackson

Posted August 7, 2019 by elizsross 67

The Lightning Thief and the subsequent installments in the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series have long been some of our favorite books and movies that portray characters with ADHD

Self-Compassion and Managing ADHD

Posted June 19, 2019 by elizsross 32

We all have moments when we experience anxiety, doubt, and frustration. Experiencing stressful emotions is hard enough; managing them, especially if you have ADHD, can be even more challenging. One way to

SMARTS is CHADD’S Innovative Program of the Year!

Posted September 18, 2018 by elizsross 27

We are excited to announce that SMARTS has been named the 2018 Innovative Program of the Year by CHADD, a national advocacy organization for Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

How to Deal with ADHD in the Winter

Posted January 23, 2019 by elizsross 10

Now that it’s the dead of winter here in the northern hemisphere, being stuck inside is starting to wear on us all. Imagine how much worse it is for students

Teaching When You Have ADHD

Posted October 17, 2018 by Michael Greschler 14

The SMARTS Executive Function Curriculum has been helping students with ADHD and learning differences for a long time—long enough to see some of our SMARTS students grow up into teachers!

Hyperfocus and ADHD

Posted July 25, 2018 by elizsross 12

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

Movies for Kids with ADHD

Posted May 30, 2018 by elizsross 178

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

Fidgeting Is Just How Kids with ADHD Concentrate

Posted March 20, 2018 by elizsross 22

Everyone knows that students with ADHD have a hard time sitting still. But telling a child with ADHD to sit still is actually detrimental to their learning. I have found that

Is It ADHD or Anxiety?

Posted March 13, 2018 by Michael Greschler 10

While ADHD and anxiety disorders have very different causes and treatments, it can be hard sometimes to tell them apart. Some students exhibit symptoms that, at first glance, could be

Video Games, Smoothies, and Executive Function

Posted January 30, 2018 by Michael Greschler 12

My newsfeed today informed me of two unique ways to improve executive function processes: video games and berry smoothies. The ‘video game’ in question is called “Central Executive Training” and

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