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Writing Problems Common for Students With ADHD...and Strategies to Help 21 Aug 2013 | 10:47 pm
Some may view writing as an automatic, natural process; however, for many students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it can be quite overwhelming. Expressing oneself through writin...
Understanding Reading Challenges for Students With ADHD 19 Aug 2013 | 03:34 pm
Reading is such an important part of school and learning in general. Every subject area requires that a student be able to comprehend reading material and retain that information. Unfortunately, many ...
Should I Tell the Teacher? 16 Aug 2013 | 02:44 pm
"My child is starting at a new school this year. Part of me knows I should tell the school about his ADHD, but the other part hopes he can start at the school with a clean slate and maybe I shouldn't ...
Transitioning Back to School! 16 Aug 2013 | 02:40 pm
It seems that back-to-school time always sneaks up. Before you know it, the summer is over and school is starting again. Helping your child ease from the lazy days of summer to the structured days of ...
For College Students With ADHD 12 Aug 2013 | 09:52 pm
Each year in August or September, thousands and thousands of students move away from the built-in structure and safety net of home to the freedoms and independence of college life. While it can be an...
Using a Daily Report Card 12 Aug 2013 | 09:32 pm
Partnering with the school and keeping lines of communication open with your child's teacher(s) is an important part of an educational plan for students with ADHD. One way to foster this partnership i...
Developing a Parent/Teacher Partnership for School Success 12 Aug 2013 | 09:15 pm
Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have a difficult time in school. When a child struggles to sustain attention, maintain self-control, stay organized, and interact ap...
6 Things You Need to Know If Your Child Has ADHD 24 Jul 2013 | 02:09 pm
If your child has recently been diagnosed with ADHD you may be feeling a mixture of emotions. You may also have a lot of questions and be unsure of the next steps to take to move forward. It can all f...
Just Diagnosed With Adult ADHD? 23 Jul 2013 | 01:22 pm
If you are an adult who has finally been accurately diagnosed with ADHD after a lifetime of struggles, frustration and self-doubt, the ADHD diagnosis can be the first step in initiating the healing pr...
Help for Adult ADHD 23 Jul 2013 | 01:18 pm
If there is a child in the family with ADHD there is a 30% to 40% chance that one of the two parents will also have ADHD. Many adults, both fathers and mothers, first learn about ADHD when their own c...
