Why Should I Take my Medication?
Many people living with Autism and ADHD require medication to function. Without it, they can’t regulate their behavior and emotions.
Why I Didn’t Have Many Friends At School
School is difficult for many children of all abilities. Add Autism and ADHD to it, and it is even more difficult. Growing up, school was the last place I wanted to be.
What Are the 5 Best Ways to Stop Bullying of Teens With Autism?
Teens with Autism are more likely to be bullied than peers. 45% of high-functioning adults with Autism report being bullied as children. Stop the cycle with these research-based strategies.
Black Lives Matter for Black Teens with ADHD
Black Lives Matter…especially for teens with ADHD. They aren’t acknowledged, get expelled from high school, and end up in jail. The answer? Black teachers.
Trouble Focusing? Try Keeping Your Hands Busy!
Many symptoms between ADHD and Autism overlap. One major symptom is being unable to pay attention and sit still. For many, it’s very painful to pay attention and sit still, unless they can keep their hands busy. There are many fidget toys available but for some, fidget toys don’t work. Some people need […]
Bullying and ADHD: Our Kids Get Bullied A Lot. They are Bullies too.
Bullying a problem? For sure! The U.S. Department of Education has placed it as one of its important issues for the decade. Research proceeds. It’s especially important for students with ADHD. As targets. As bullies too. The numbers don’t lie. Students with ADHD are 10 times as likely to be bullied. On the other hand, […]
ADHD Students: Got good grades? Here’s how to keep them.
Summer slide? It’s not in the playground. Don’t fall victim. Something comes up and steals academic progress, as much as 2 months. Summer slide describes the loss of academic skills over the summer break. As a result, education does not continue. This loss is especially severe for students with ADHD because they are not engaged […]
ADHD Folks Never Stop Learning. It’s Lifelong.
Students with ADHD fight in class. Behavior sometimes changes as they age. Why work when there are accommodations? Lifelong learning in the 21st Century. That’s why. College isn’t just about getting a degree. It’s about the the ultimate welfare of students, especially those with disabilities. Taking the initiative to learn, students with ADHD strive […]