Empowering Minds, Bridging Understanding, Celebrating Neurodiversity: Support for Individuals with ADHD/Autism, Their Families, and Professionals.
On October 12, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a shortage of the ADHD drug Adderall. As of June 2023, there have been some signs of waning as they are assisting with anything they can do to increase supply. Here are tips to help survive in the interim.
Bullet journals help both problem-solving and memory. They’re a journal/planner hybrid dubbed “the analog system for the digital age.” Here’s how to make them a positive part of your life with ADHD and Autism.
Making friends is easy for some, but a struggle for others. Especially young adults on the Autism Spectrum. If making and keeping friendships is difficult, you can be socially isolated. Having difficulties with social skills, building meaningful relationships is challenging. Check out these strategies to help at home, at work, and at play.
College students with ADHD and Autism have a tough time. Less than 5% graduate (McLaughlin, 2019). What can we do? Technology can help. Check out my reviews of 15 free mobile apps. My teens, young adults, and adults chimed in too.
Parents of teens and young adults with ADHD and Autism: Got a beef with your school about services or accommodations? A special education advocate can help smooth out the rough spots. These tips can help to find the right match for you.
Got negative symptoms of ADHD? Is your child extra hyper? Look around…it might be lead poisoning. Recent NIH research cites lead as “one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants, and it is suspected to be associated with ADHD.” The jury is still out on the entire potential risk for ADHD, but here’s what we do know.
Teens and young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome often struggle in school. These research based strategies are winners. For both home and school.
ADHD teens with dyscalculia struggle with math understanding and calculations. Number based operations are impacted too. Algebra 2 builds upon Algebra 1 and Geometry. Use these tips to teach Algebra 2 based on ADHD and competencies.
College students with ADHD often suffer from dysgraphia. This learning disability in writing makes academics difficult. Accommodations and modifications provide opportunities for success. Self-knowledge helps them to figure out which supports they should use. Low-tech and technology provide many options.
Teens with ADHD can focus better working in groups. Project Based Learning (PBL) allows them to have different ideas, share them, then turn them into innovative ideas. Uses student-driven activities to build self-esteem.