What happens if your school doesn’t follow your IEP/504 Plan guidelines? Ensure your child’s rights using these strategies to identify challenges, document issues, and advocate for educational success.
Category: Special Education
Calculator Accommodations: What are they for?
Explore the benefits and challenges of calculator accommodations for students with disabilities. Learn how they support math success, reduce anxiety, and promote equity while addressing potential risks like over-reliance and implementation barriers.
Why is Math So Hard for Kids with ADHD?
Many students with ADHD struggle in math. This blog post explores the reasons behind these difficulties, supported by research, and offers practical strategies for parents and teachers to help them succeed in math.
Navigating the Right Time for Algebra 1: Strategies for Teachers and Parents Supporting Teens with ADHD and Autism
Taking Algebra 1 in 8th grade is a great opportunity for students who are prepared, but it may not be right for everyone. How do you decide if this high school course is appropriate for your child with ADHD or Autism to take in middle school? Read on to learn key factors in making this…
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.
7 Tips for Teaching Algebra 2 to ADHD teens with Dyscalculia
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.
Dysgraphia in College Students with ADHD: Accommodations and Modifications
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.
How Can Project Based Learning Help Teens With ADHD?
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.
8 Strategies to Prevent Summer Slide for College Students with ADHD
College students with ADHD suffer learning loss during breaks. The Summer Slide is equated with K-12, but college ADHDers need more. These 8 strategies lead the way.