Empowering Minds, Bridging Understanding, Celebrating Neurodiversity: Support for Individuals with ADHD/Autism, Their Families, and Professionals.
Behavior contracts are a popular tool for creating structured and positive learning environments, especially for students with ADHD and Autism. These agreements outline expected behaviors, rewards, and sometimes consequences. In this blog post, I’ll present the essentials and key components of behavior contracts that make them effective for “our kids.”
Many people living with Autism and ADHD require medication to function. Without it, they can’t regulate their behavior and emotions.
Teens and young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome often struggle in school. These research based strategies are winners. For both home and 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.
ADHD teens are known for their behavior problems. Yelling is a go-to, but is detrimental to the child. Use these 10 tips instead.
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.
Students with ADHD often struggle in Algebra 1. Learning styles can help! The VARK is commonly used by teachers (visual, auditory, reading/writing, kinesthetic). Take the questionnaire. Use tips. Learn, learn, learn.
Autism challenges: Behavior, social skills, speech/language…Music therapy can help.
Behavior meltdowns can be common for teens with Autism. Both the student and adults should take the lead. Here are strategies to help