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# EdieLovesMath

Empowering Minds, Bridging Understanding, Celebrating Neurodiversity: Support for Individuals with ADHD/Autism, Their Families, and Professionals.

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- [Feel Like Torture?  15 Writing Tips for College Students with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/writing-tips-college-adhd/) - Time out of hand, papers everywhere. Assignments are late or undone. There are definite ways to make a change. The question is: What are they? College students with ADHD often experience a severe impact on their studies. Inattentiveness leads to a disorganized writing process. They struggle to keep ideas in their mind long enough to
- [Bullet Journaling: The Answer to ADHD and Autism Organization Challenges](https://edielovesmath.net/bullet-journaling-for-adhd-and-autism/) - 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.
- [Helping Neurodiverse Teens Transition to College: 5 Tips for Parents](https://edielovesmath.net/helping-neurodiverse-teens-transition-to-college-5-tips-for-parents/) - Help your neurodiverse teen thrive in college. Discover 5 parent-friendly tips on self-advocacy, executive functioning, campus resources, independence, and building confidence during the transition.
- [What is Neurodiversity? A Parent's Perspective](https://edielovesmath.net/what-is-neurodiversity-a-parents-perspective/) - Discover what neurodiversity really means for families. Learn how to recognize strengths, support challenges, and embrace your child’s unique brain with empathy and evidence-based strategies.
- [Creative Calm: Why Art Therapy Works for Teens and Young Adults with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/creative-calm-why-art-therapy-works-for-teens-and-young-adults-with-adhd/) - Discover how art therapy supports focus, emotional regulation, and confidence in teens and young adults with ADHD—through creativity, not just conversation.
- [Getting Disability Accommodations in College: What Students and Parents Need to Know](https://edielovesmath.net/getting-disability-accommodations-in-college-what-students-and-parents-need-to-know/) - Learn how to navigate the transition from high school to college and the necessary accommodations for students with disabilities. Discover key legal differences and get 8 practical tips to support success in higher education.
- [Neurodivergent Burnout:  How to Recognize It and Tips to Recover](https://edielovesmath.net/neurodivergent-burnout-how-to-recognize-it-and-tips-to-recover/) - Struggling with exhaustion, brain fog, or emotional shutdown? Learn what neurodivergent burnout is, why it happens to people with ADHD and Autism, and how to recover with practical, compassionate strategies.
- [ADHD and Math Anxiety: How to Help Kids (and Adults!) Feel Confident with Numbers](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-and-math-anxiety-how-to-help-kids-and-adults-feel-confident-with-numbers/) - Learn simple, practical strategies to reduce stress and build math confidence for students and adults with ADHD.
- [5 Tips to Organize Your Workday If You Have Executive Functioning Disorder](https://edielovesmath.net/5-tips-to-organize-your-workday-when-you-struggle-with-executive-functioning-disorder/) - Learn five simple strategies to manage time, stay organized, and boost productivity—perfect for neurodivergent professionals with EFD seeking practical workplace solutions.
- [The 2025 Attack on Disability Rights: Why Section 504 Matters More Than Ever](https://edielovesmath.net/the-2025-attack-on-disability-rights-why-section-504-matters-more-than-ever/) - Section 504 is a key federal law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination in schools, workplaces, and federally funded programs. Learn how to keep our rights protected.
- [Test-Optional Admissions: A Game Changer for Neurodivergent College Applicants](https://edielovesmath.net/test-optional-admissions/) - Test-optional policies allow students to choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores. Read to define test-optional, identify when it’s best to submit scores, and how to strengthen your application without test scores.
- [Understanding Women with ADHD: Unique Traits and Diagnosis Trends](https://edielovesmath.net/understanding-women-with-adhd/) - There has been a significant increase in ADHD diagnoses among females (NIH, 2022). However, boys are still twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls (CDC, 2024). Experts attribute the increase to diagnostic criteria that encompass inattention rather than hyperactivity. What does that mean for our ladies? Read on!
- [Healthcare Access & Disparities for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum ](https://edielovesmath.net/healthcare-access-disparities-for-individuals-on-the-autism-spectrum/) - Did you know that the majority of autistic individuals experience challenges in accessing specialized healthcare? Empower yourself or your loved ones by learning action steps to raise awareness, advocate for change, and push for a more inclusive healthcare system.
- [5 Tips for Addressing Non-Compliance Issues with IEPs and 504 Plans](https://edielovesmath.net/5-tips-for-addressing-non-compliance-issues-with-ieps-and-504-plans/) - 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.
- [Calculator Accommodations: What are they for?](https://edielovesmath.net/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.
- [The Gift of Dyslexia: Tips for Parents, Teachers, and Students](https://edielovesmath.net/the-gift-of-dyslexia/) - Discover why dyslexia is a diversity of thought, not a deficit. Learn how reframing dyslexia unlocks creativity, problem-solving, and innovation while fostering inclusion at school, work, and beyond.
- [15 Social Skills Tips for Neurodivergent Professionals](https://edielovesmath.net/15-social-skills-tips-for-neurodivergent-professionals/) - Discover 15 practical strategies to help neurodivergent professionals with ADHD and Autism improve workplace social skills. Build relationships, read social cues, and navigate conversations with confidence.
- [High School vs. College Calculus: A Guide for Neurodivergent Students](https://edielovesmath.net/high-school-vs-college-calculus-a-guide-for-neurodivergent-students/) - There is a difference between high school and college calculus. Learn about teaching styles, expectations, and strategies for success to support your neurodiverse student’s math journey from high school to college.
- [Make Reading Stick: How Visualization Boosts  Comprehension for Neurodiverse Learners](https://edielovesmath.net/how-visualization-boosts-comprehension-for-neurodiverse-learners/) - Discover how visualizing language enhances reading for neurodiverse students. Learn strategies to make reading easier and support lasting understanding and learning.
- [Embrace Mistakes: The Key to Neurodiverse Learning](https://edielovesmath.net/learn-by-making-mistakes/) - Discover how to embrace mistakes to unlock your full potential. This blog post empowers neurodivergent teens and adults to turn setbacks into learning opportunities. Learn strategies to overcome the fear of failure, boost confidence, and build resilience through the power of learning from mistakes.
- [IEPs vs. 504 Plans: A Guide for Parents of Neurodiverse Students](https://edielovesmath.net/ieps-vs-504-plans/) - Are you confused about IEPs and 504 Plans for your neurodiverse child? Learn the important differences and how they impact your child’s education. Discover which plan is right for your child, ensuring that they receive the necessary supports to succeed in school and beyond.
- [Overwhelmed to Organized: Writing Help for College Students with Autism](https://edielovesmath.net/college-writing-autism/) - Learn practical writing tips for college students with Autism. Learn strategies for improving organization, integrating accommodations, and accessing helpful resources.
- [Why is Math So Hard for Kids with ADHD?](https://edielovesmath.net/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.
- [Celebrate Neurodiversity: How Understanding ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia Changes Learning](https://edielovesmath.net/celebrating-neurodiversity/) - Focus on defining neurodiversity and its benefits for creating inclusive learning environments
- [Smart Tech for Smart Kids: AI Assistive Tools for Neurodivergent Students](https://edielovesmath.net/ai-assistive-tools/) - Navigating traditional classrooms can be challenging for neurodiverse students, including those with ADHD, Autism, and dyslexia. AI-enhanced assistive technologies are here to bridge the gap. Learn the latest apps, empowering "our kids" to thrive.
- [Personalize Learning: A Guide to Supporting ADHD and Autism Through Unique Learning Styles](https://edielovesmath.net/personalize-learning-a-guide-to-supporting-adhd-and-autism-through-unique-learning-styles/) - Imagine a classroom that celebrates every child’s unique way of learning, a game-changer for neurodiverse students. The key lies in using learning styles to tailor instruction.
- [Behavior Contracts Explained: A Tool for Managing ADHD and Autism in the Classroom](https://edielovesmath.net/behavior-contracts-explained/) - 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.”
- [Time Blindness and Homework: How to Help Your Neurodivergent Child Stay on Track Without the Tears](https://edielovesmath.net/time-blindness-and-homework-for-neurodivergent-students/) - How many times have you seen this scenario? A child sits at the kitchen table, staring at a hopeless pile of homework papers. Minutes turn into hours, but the pile gets larger and more out of control. Simple tasks turn into frustration, anxiety, then tears. Sound familiar? For neurodivergent students with ADHD, Autism, or dyslexia,
- [5 Strategies to Help Students with Autism and Dyscalculia Thrive in Pre-Algebra Using Manipulatives](https://edielovesmath.net/students-with-autism-and-dyscalculia-thrive-in-pre-algebra-using-manipulatives/) - Learning math can be challenging, especially for students with Autism and dyscalculia (math learning disability). Learning basic math facts—like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—is essential for success in pre-algebra. Still, these foundational skills can be challenging for students with these learning differences. However, with the right strategies and tools, teachers and parents can support their
- [Navigating the Right Time for Algebra 1: Strategies for Teachers and Parents Supporting Teens with ADHD and Autism](https://edielovesmath.net/navigating-the-right-time-for-algebra-1-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
- [7 Tips for Getting the Most from Your Request-for-Accommodations](https://edielovesmath.net/getting-the-most-from-your-request-for-accommodations/) - Many of us in the disability community are familiar with the term "accommodation." Accommodations refer to modifications in the environment, curriculum, or workplace that enable individuals with disabilities to have equal access. This concept plays a crucial role in how we engage with the world. But how can we make the most of these accommodations?
- [Is it ADHD, PTSD, or Both? <i>(Updated 2024)</i>](https://edielovesmath.net/is-it-adhd-ptsd-or-both/) - Trauma is everywhere. Accumulating research indicates that ADHD and PTSD tend to co-occur, averaging 12% to 37% across their lifespan (NIH, 2023). Read on to learn more in this updated post.
- [ADHD Kids Running Wild? Practice Mindfulness.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-mindfulness-yoga-research/) - People with ADHD are notorious for impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness. Other characteristics make it even less tolerable. One solution is mindfulness. Mindfulness is all the rage. What is it? It’s a technique that focuses on your awareness of the present moment. It calmly acknowledges feelings and thoughts. It hones self-control and maintains self-regulation. Mindfulness
- [Strengthen Your ADHD/Autism Brain. Play Chess.](https://edielovesmath.net/strengthen-your-adhd-autism-brain-play-chess/) - Reasoning and logic aren’t typical strengths for people with ADHD or on the Autism Spectrum. They need to catch up with their non-disabled peers. Playing chess is a great way to do it. Fun too!
- [Bullying, A Vicious Cycle for Teens and Adults with Autism](https://edielovesmath.net/bullying-a-vicious-cycle/) - Teens with Autism are more likely to be bullied than their peers with disabilities. Evidence shows that over 60% of people with autism experience bullying in their lifetime. Stop the cycle with these 10 research-based strategies.
- [10 Homework Strategies for Teens with ADHD and Autism](https://edielovesmath.net/10-homework-strategies-for-teens-with-adhd-and-autism/) - Assigning adequate and appropriate homework is challenging for teachers and students alike. At its best, homework provides preparatory reading and furthers understanding. Unfortunately, it can also be a meaningless activity designed to keep students busy. Here are 10 strategies to help make the process smoother for “our kids” with ADHD and Autism.
- [6 Tips to Transform Teens with ADHD into Pleasure Readers](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-pleasure-readers/) - Teens with ADHD need reading skills beyond those developed for children. Their high school and college priorities are decoding, comprehension, and analysis. What about reading for the joy of it? This story is about creating a teen with ADHD who loves to read for enjoyment. Here are six tips on how to use librarians as allies in the struggle.
- [5 Tips to Survive the Adderall Shortage](https://edielovesmath.net/adderall-shortage/) - 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.
- [Autism + Journaling = Empowerment](https://edielovesmath.net/autism-journaling/) - Difficulty interpreting social cues? Preoccupations with certain topics? Difficulty relating emotions? They’re symptoms of teens and adults with Autism (ASD). An innovative solution is journaling. US Autism rates have increased by 10% in 2020. This is due, in large part, to the fact that it can be diagnosed as early as 24 months of age.
- [Young Adults with Autism Making Friends: Tips to Help Improve Relationships and Social Skills](https://edielovesmath.net/making-friends-with-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.
- [Need Help in School? Seek Special Education Advocates for ADHD and Autism](https://edielovesmath.net/special-education-advocacy/) - 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.
- [Why Should I Take my Medication?](https://edielovesmath.net/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.
- [15 Best Free Mobile Apps for College Students with ADHD and Autism (2023)](https://edielovesmath.net/free-mobile-apps/) - 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.
- [Does Dance Help ADHD?  Absolutely](https://edielovesmath.net/dance-therapy/) - Dance Therapy (DT) is used for students diagnosed with ADHD. Movement has been a long-term method for modifying elements. It reduces hyperactivity, impulsivity, and distractibility. Another benefit is reducing stress and emotional ups-and-downs. Alternative Treatment Research on people with ADHD has shown the positive effect and value of Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT). Sessions are held in
- [7 Tips for Teaching Algebra 2 to ADHD teens with Dyscalculia](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-dyscalculia-algebra-2/) - 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.
- [18 Best Free Mobile Apps for College Students with ADHD (2021)](https://edielovesmath.net/best-adhd-college-apps-2021/) - College students with ADHD rarely graduate (3% vs 35%). These 18 mobile apps can act as assistive technology. Get these tried-and-true apps. Student reviews too.
- [Intrinsic Motivation for People with ADHD: Reach for the Sky](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-intrinsic-motivation/) - A whirlwind of excitement followed by an enormous crash. Push, push, push. Here’s a piece of candy. That’s our folks with ADHD. What do we want? Motivation.. Extrinsic motivation is the one we know. Intrinsic maybe not. Research has found that they differ in how effective they are at driving behavior. Is one better than
- [Black Lives Matter for Black Teens with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/black-lives-matter-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.
- [Dysgraphia in College Students with ADHD: Accommodations and Modifications](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-dysgraphia/) - 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.
- [Research: There’s a Causal Link Between Lead Exposure and ADHD! ](https://edielovesmath.net/lead-exposure-and-adhd/) - 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.
- [How Does Asperger’s Syndrome Affect Teen Grades in High School?](https://edielovesmath.net/aspergers-syndrome-teens-gades/) - Teens and young adults with Asperger's Syndrome often struggle in school. These research based strategies are winners. For both home and school.
- [Why I Didn't Have Many Friends At School](https://edielovesmath.net/why-i-didnt-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.
- [Attending the Elkhart County Fair as an Autistic Adult During COVID-19](https://edielovesmath.net/attending-the-elkhart-county-fair-as-an-autistic-adult-during-covid-19/) - For many Autistic and ADHD people, going to the county fair is a sensory nightmare. While I was growing up in Southern California, my family and I attended both the Los Angeles County Fair and the San Bernardino County Fair. We continued our fairgoing traditions and started going to the Elkhart County Fair after we
- [How Can Project Based Learning Help Teens With ADHD?](https://edielovesmath.net/pbl-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.
- [Make ADHD Behavior Worse at School and Work?  Add Stress.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-stress-bad-behavior/) - 25% of people with ADHD suffer from some source of anxiety disorder. This stress manifests in oppositional behaviors, negativity and meltdowns. It can thereby be harmful to both physical and emotional health. Recognizing this situation is the first step in remedying its impact. People with ADHD often have dysfunction in the right parietal lobe of
- [8 Strategies to Prevent Summer Slide for College Students with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/summer-slide-college-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.
- [Tired?  Out cold?  It might just be ADHD.](https://edielovesmath.net/tired-cold-might-just-adhd/) - Sleep problems go hand-in-hand with ADHD symptoms. One-quarter to one-half of parents of teens with ADHD report that their children suffer from sleep problems. The situation aggravates behavior, negatively impacting how they think and function. Adults typically digress and become sluggish during daytime hours. Children tend to overcompensate and speed up. They are also more
- [Why Don't My Teachers Understand Autism?](https://edielovesmath.net/why-doesnt-my-teacher-understand-me/) - Autism and ADHD are invisible disabilities, which means they usually can't be seen physically. This creates many misunderstandings between teachers, parents and students. Many teachers have a "one-size fits all", way of teaching which doesn't work for people with Autism and ADHD. It only complicates things and causes more conflicts between teachers, parents and students.
- [What Are the 5 Best Ways to Stop Bullying of Teens With Autism?](https://edielovesmath.net/autism-bullying-strategies/) - 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.
- [Why Should Autistic People Work](https://edielovesmath.net/why-should-autistic-people-work/) - Employment is fulfilling for many people, regardless of their abilities. One of the lowest employment rates is with Autistic people. With the increased opportunities to be able to work from home, there shouldn’t be an excuse for an Autistic person to be unable to work if they are capable of doing so. One of the
- [Math Anxiety.  What does it look like for teens and young adults with learning disabilities and ADHD?](https://edielovesmath.net/math-anxiety-look-like-teens-young-adults-adhd/) - Math anxiety is often defined as feelings of apprehension and fear that interferes with performance. Evaluation is considered when examining the student's limited math scores on achievement tests. This process can be incredibly stressful for some students, leading them to feel constantly overwhelmed and under pressure, which could result in them performing badly when in
- [ADHD Teens: Forget About Yelling, Try These 10 Tips Instead](https://edielovesmath.net/yelling-at-adhd-teens-10-tips/) - ADHD teens are known for their behavior problems. Yelling is a go-to, but is detrimental to the child. Use these 10 tips instead.
- [How to Teach Low-Functioning Teens With Autism: Reading Comprehension](https://edielovesmath.net/teach-low-functioning-teens-autism-reading/) - Low-functioning teens with Autism often struggle with reading. These research based teaching strategies help “our kids” to reach their fullest potential.
- [ADHD Teens Need Learning Styles Strategies in Algebra 1. Here’s How!](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-learning-styles-algebra1/) - 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 and Multiple Intelligences: The Path to Work Success](https://edielovesmath.net/autism-multiple-intelligences-work/) - Young adults with Autism often struggle at work. Gardner's Multiplte Intelligences can lead to personal, educational, amd professional success. It's like learning styles times 10!
- [Is my medication for my ADHD working? How will I know?](https://edielovesmath.net/effective_adhd-medication/) - Ever wonder why medication is often the first choice in treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Consider that they are only 20% to 30% effective. The trick is finding which, if any, will work. Parents face a dilemma when selecting stimulant medication for their child with ADHD. It is key to explore perspectives based on challenges. There
- [College Students with ADHD and Autism: 10 Tips for Online Final Exams](https://edielovesmath.net/tips-online-final-exams-adhd-autism/) - College students with ADHD and Autism face specific challenges in online learning. Check out these 10 strategies for success.
- [How Does Music Therapy Benefit Teens and Adults with Autism (ASD)?](https://edielovesmath.net/music-therapy-autism/) - Autism challenges: Behavior, social skills, speech/language...Music therapy can help.
- [Autism Behavior "Meltdowns" - 10 Strategies to Make Them Disappear](https://edielovesmath.net/autism-meltdowns-behavior/) - Behavior meltdowns can be common for teens with Autism. Both the student and adults should take the lead. Here are strategies to help
- [Help! My Loved One Cannot Stay Off Screens!](https://edielovesmath.net/help-my-loved-one-cannot-stay-off-screens/) - Help! My Loved One Cannot Stay Off Screens! Many people with Autism and ADHD love screen time and there are many benefits to TV, video games, etc. These activities can be educational and even teach important life skills, but too much of a good thing can still be harmful. With COVID-19, everyone is relying on
- [Depression for Teens with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/depression-adhd/) - Teens and young adults with ADHD are known for their depressive symptoms. It is unfortunatively common too.
- [Trouble Focusing? Try Keeping Your Hands Busy!](https://edielovesmath.net/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
- [ADHD and Sugar: Are the Behavior Rumors True?](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-and-sugar/) - ADHD and sugar. Does it destroy behavior? Check out this latest research to find out.
- [Lead Exposure - Your ADHD Symptoms Get Worse!](https://edielovesmath.net/lead-exposure-bad-adhd-symptoms/) - Reearch says that lead exposure is negative for children with ADHD. Hyperactivity and behavior are especially impacted. Take personal steps. Join organizations...the experts.
- [Do Autistic People Lack Empathy?](https://edielovesmath.net/do-autistic-people-lack-empathy/) - What is Empathy? Empathy is the feeling associated with being able to understand and identify the feelings and emotions of others. An example would be understanding and making an effort to comfort someone at a time of loss. The supportive person would speak in a calming manner and embrace the person that is grieving or
- [Autism in Females: 4 Things You Need to Know](https://edielovesmath.net/women-with-autism/) - Autism? Autism Spectrum? How about ASD? The words of old say the same thing. The trick is to identify women with Autism. More than 200,000 people are diagnosed according to current trends. Autism impacts the nervous system and medical diagnosis including lab tests or imaging. Social interaction is also a marker of symptoms. ASD is
- [Is It Defiance Or Is It Executive Dysfunction?](https://edielovesmath.net/is-it-defiance-or-is-it-executive-dysfunction/) - Many people with Autism and ADHD have various co-existing conditions and challenges that go along with their primary disabilities. One of the most common challenges that go along with Autism and ADHD is Executive Dysfunction. What Is Executive Dysfunction? Executive Dysfunction is a challenge that affects the individual cognitively, emotionally, and behaviorally. They make it
- [Does Paper Color Affect Reading for Dyslexics?](https://edielovesmath.net/reading_and_color/) - Color and Readability (Dyslexia) Research...is there a way to improve reading skills for teens? Imagine college professors going at it nose-to-nose. Is that the only way to find an answer? Maybe. Some professors are from America. The others are British. Here’s how it plays out. US yelling, “Black and white has the greatest contrast!” Swish…”It
- [How Creativity Helps People Living With Autism/ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/how-creativity-helps-people-living-with-autism-adhd/)
- [Can Adults Outgrow ADHD?](https://edielovesmath.net/can-adults-outgrow-adhd/) - Rumers. Does ADHD “go away” as people get older? Let’s see. What does science say? Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. Some professionals say that ADHD adults are different. As they get older, they can control themselves. Life changes over time. So do medical prodocols. It’s not hard to figure out which kids have ADHD. Some kids
- [Is It Echolalia or Just Plain Mimicking?](https://edielovesmath.net/is-it-echolalia-or-just-plain-mimicking/) - What is Echolalia? Many Autistic people display a behavior called echolalia. It is repeating words they hear from others, or in digital content, such as television, music or video games. They can repeat it right after they hear it, or later on. As an Autistic woman myself, I have this trait too. It is not
- [Autism and ADHD: Adult Education](https://edielovesmath.net/autism-and-adhd-adult-education/) - ADHD and Autism in the workplace? It’s a real challenge. It is, more often than not. Get it together! Education is key. Positive groups reduce help as isolation is a tough way to start. What could be better? Professional education offers non-traditional instruction. Think about that...Just what adults with ADHD and Autism need.
- [ADHD Diagnosis:  It’s Harder Than You Think](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd_diagnosis/) - Running around with unlimited energy? He has ADHD. Staring into space? She has ADHD. Looking isn't enough. There's a science too. Say what? Check it out. There is no single physical, mental, or genetic test for ADHD. A diagnostic evaluation can be provided by a qualified mental health professional or physician. Having a supportive team
- [Bullet Journals, Autism, and ADHD, Oh My!](https://edielovesmath.net/bullet-journals-autism-and-adhd-oh-my/) - Writing is a form of self-expression. It is also how we remember important events and tasks. It is also how we remember lessons and work meetings. As a matter of fact, you cannot be successful in life without being able to read or write. Journaling is a good way to relieve stess and tension. The
- [Nearly 10 years of Using Motorola/Android](https://edielovesmath.net/nearly-10-years-of-using-motorola-android/) - On March 25, 2011, I got my first Motorola phone since 2004. After constant nagging, my parents bought me a Motorola Droid X. I fell in love with her as soon as they put me in her hands. I named her "X". X helped me cope with my Autism and I was able to lower
- [Computers in the Classroom:  What Does That Mean for Students with ADHD?](https://edielovesmath.net/computers-in-the-classroom-adhd/) - In K-12 and higher education, technology is all the rage. However, there's no secret that parents, teachers, policymakers, and students have disagreeing opinions on its potential benefits. Add the fact that it can be a distraction and the table changes for students with ADHD. In some cases, if computers are used to an excessive extent,
- [Art, Technology, Autism: The Answer?](https://edielovesmath.net/art-technology-autism-the-answer/) - The trick of the decade: Art and Technology. This is especially beneficial for teens on the autistic spectrum. Here’s how it works. Digital artists work using creative processes. Additionally, media is used to create work. Last 4-printed ceramics Digital art artists Contemporary tools Intertwined code generated Digital art is an artistic work integrated with technology.
- [How I Saved Christmas 2020](https://edielovesmath.net/how-i-saved-christmas-2020/) - At the end of every year, many holidays are being celebrated all over the world from many different religions. December is a month of celebration, gift exchange, festivals, beautiful candles and colored bulbs, feasts, and a time to gather with family, and sing songs about your preferred holiday. In my house, we celebrate Christmas
- [Advocacy for ADHD and Autism](https://edielovesmath.net/advocacy-for-adhd-and-autism/) - Parents of teens with ADHD and Autism: Got a beef with your school? An advocate can help. Advocates are experts in the placement of children with special needs. Check it out. Advocates can teach you how to go assist with your child's school. These strategies help to increase possibility for each time. Together, they can
- [Autism and COVID-19](https://edielovesmath.net/autism-covid-19/) - Everyone is affected by COVID-19, but the people that are really struggling more than others are the elderly, people with disabilities, mentally ill people, and children. Autistic people live by a set of their own rules and a routine that they need to follow, in order to function. If they deviate from their everyday
- [Bullying Is Destructive](https://edielovesmath.net/bullying-is-destructive/) - Many Autistic and ADHD people get bullied for being unique, and for the way their Autism and ADHD affects them. Bullying isn't your typical name-calling and joking around. As a matter affect, bullying can take the form of physical and mental abuse and is very damaging, both emotionally and physically. I was a
- [How Nani, my Orange-Winged Amazon Helps Me](https://edielovesmath.net/how-nani-my-orange-winged-amazon/)
- [Is it possible to have an individualized IEP?  Yes, in theory I suppose. Wait!](https://edielovesmath.net/possible-individualized-iep-yes-theory-suppose/) - Is it possible to have an individualized IEP? Yes, in theory I suppose. IEPs are roadmaps for charting progress. Unfortunately, the GPS is often out of whack. Even worse, the plan is more like an invisible ghost. Is it possible to make things right? They've done it in Kentucky, for all students. In Taylor County
- [Reading and Science for ADHD and Autism. It's a Mess!](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-autism-reading-science/) - ADHD and Autism: Reading and science. Important part of many professions. It’s not enough to read aloud. It`s important to understand upper-level books. Classroom strategies help students to gain knowledge. Science teachers often hold the responsibility for much of teaching reading in high school. Are they prepared? Not alone. What’s the problem? Reading is extremely
- [ADHD and Autism: Science and Reading](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-and-autism-science-and-reading/) - ADHD and Autism: Reading and science. Important part of many professions. It’s not enough to read aloud. It`s important to understand upper-level books. Classroom strategies help students to gain knowledge. Science teachers often hold the responsibility for much of teaching reading in high school. Are they prepared? Not alone. What’s the problem? Reading is extremely
- [What Can Parents Do For ADHD Behavior?](https://edielovesmath.net/parents-adhd-behavior/) - ADHD teens and young adults out of control? Parents hold the key. But how? What is the behavior for ADHD teens like? Greater highs and lows for sure. Difficulty to deal with frustration. Poor decision making. Wow! Behavior of teens with ADHD is off the hook. This is especially true with behavior in school. Problems
- [Help! I am Autistic and Unmotivated!](https://edielovesmath.net/autistic-and-unmotivated/) - Many Autistic people have behaviors that make them appear lazy to others. They might play video games, watch TV or do crafts for hours to relieve stress and escape negative feelings and thoughts, or may not get things done, because they are so busy trying to function in a world that was not
- [What do you do when students with ADHD don’t have an IEP or 504 Plan?](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-iep-504-plan/) - Does a student with ADHD show up without an IEP or a 504 Plan (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)? They benefit from being actively engaged. What happens if they don't get acccommodations? Traveling on the Wayback machine to the world of math…Ahhh…heaven. Pre-algebra for 6th graders. What could be better than that?
- [ADHD - Autism: Warning Signs for Learning Disabilities](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-autism-learning-disabilities/) - Learning disabilities. Do you know what they are? Probably. Did you know that 50% of Autistic people have a learning disability? How about 50% of children and adolescents with ADHD have at least one learning disability. Let’s learn about it. Defining learning disabilities is a challenge. It depends on who’s asking. There are several types
- [10 Autism Tips: Vocabulary to Increase Communication](https://edielovesmath.net/10-autism-tips-vocabulary/) - Estimate: 1 in 54 children in the United States have Autism. Do “our kids” on the Autism spectrum have vocabulary problems? Maybe yes. Maybe no. It depends on how you define it. I found 3 definitions on Dictionary.com. The body of words used in a particular language. Words used on a particular occasion. The body
- [Can You Outgrow ADHD?  Possibly.](https://edielovesmath.net/outgrowing-adhd/) - Children with ADHD: What do we think of? Getting into trouble. Neverending hyperactivity. Ongoing inattentiveness. Childhood symptoms of ADHD are often identified by those things. Add poor grades and bad behavior and you have most people's picture of how things go. The question is, "Do things ever get better? Perhaps, with age. Until the 1990s,
- [What Happens When Kids Live on Their SmartPhones?](https://edielovesmath.net/what-happens-when-kids-live-on-their-smartphones/) - Screen Time https://youtu.be/r5EwrO5G1xA How much time do you spend on your phone every day? Answer? More than family time. How about your kids? Less than you! Dinner Parties Work Games Social Media Believe it or not, adults spend more screen time than kids. Luckily, there are apps that can track duration, identify apps, and research
- [ADHD Related Burnout - Yes, it's Real!](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-related-burnout/) - Exhaustible! Exhaustion! Fashionable complaint? Nope. Burnout is an official diagnosis. Yes...it’s legitimate. Especially people with ADHD. Legitimate symptoms are used to qualify for burnout. There are feelings of exhaustion or energy depletion. There is an increased mental distance from one’s job or negativism related to one’s job. Evaluating the job performance, there is reduced
- ["Hocus Focus" - Creative Learning Through the Arts](https://edielovesmath.net/hocus-focus-creative-learning-through-the-arts/) - Hocus Focus (Magic to learn) Hocus Pocus --‐> Hocus Focus What is it? It’s creative learning through the arts. It's a program for at-risk learners. Yes, students with Autism too. Magic tricks address challenges that face students with Autism. This includes behavior, linguistics, and social cognition. Autism (ASD) is a serious developmental disorder that impairs
- [Autistic Adults Making Friends: How Can We Help?](https://edielovesmath.net/adults-with-autism-and-friends/) - Adults with Autism (ASD) are notorious for having inappropriate social skills. More than 50% do not have friends at work. The first step is to learn what a “real friend” looks like. Chill out Cheer up People to have fun with Likes you for being you Stands up when others attack Causes People with
- [The Brain - Adolescents With ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-brain-for-adolescents/) - People with ADHD have different brains than non-ADHD brains. No kidding! It has a smaller brain volume. There’s a different structure, function, and chemistry. What else? The smaller volume of ADHD brains impacts emotional processing. This impacts behavioral control and executive functioning. What does this mean for “our kids” with ADHD? Act on impulse. Get
- [ADHD and Autism: Emotions What Do You Need to Know?](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-and-autism-emotions/) - Meltdown! We’re hanging around “our kids” with ADHD and Autism. Behavior goes up. Then it’s sIowly down. Yelling. Crying. As a former teacher, I’ve got this long enough to know the issue. It's called emotional self-regulation. Emotional-control is the ability to respond to ongoing intense demands. It establishes a range of emotional experiences in socially
- [Homework Strategies for ADHD and Autism](https://edielovesmath.net/homework-strategies-for-adhd-and-autism/) - Homework: What is it? It’s designed to help students taught in class. Learn content that goes beyond what was introduced in class. It also reinforces course content. At its best, homework provides preparatory reading or debates. Unfortunately, it can also be a meaningless activity designed to keep students busy. There’s a lot of challenges facing
- [ADHD and Innovation: Do they really have a leg up?](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-and-innovation/) - What is innovation? A new method. A new idea. A new product. Better solutions. Innovation is the ability to generate something original and unprecedented. “Novel. Action of…” It’s eventually relevant and useful too. Incremental (most common): Uses existing technology, increases value. Disruptive (stealth): Apply new technology to improve the inferiority of existing products/services. Harder to use
- [“Just sound it out.” “Say what?” Reading 101 is for babies.](https://edielovesmath.net/just-sound-it-out-say-what-reading-101-is-for-babies/) - Reading is for teens and young adults with ADHD and Autism (ASD). Now it inclues special education, learning disabilities, and content-area reading. Decoding is the letter-sound relation used to pronounce written words. It’s contention regarding decoding interventions. Some focus on translating print into speech by rapidly matching letters. Others find the key in the combination
- [Bipolar Disorder?  ADHD?  It Might be Both.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-bipolar-disorder/) - Speed goes up. Emotions go down. Up, up, up. Down, down, down. Bipolar disorder and ADHD look a lot alike. You need strategies to tell them apart. Here's how. Bipolar disorder moves from feelings of euphoria down to depression. You can find out more tips here to reduce those horrible feelings, some of which involve
- [8 Tips for Online Accommodations for High School Students with ADHD and Autism](https://edielovesmath.net/8-tips-for-online-hsl-students-with-adhd-and-autism/) - Our ADHD and Autism students are everywhere! In the 2018-2019 school year, 71 million students received special education services (IEP). Even more received accommodations as a result of Section 504. What happens when class moves around? These 8 tips will facilitate transitions from brick-and-mortar buildings to distance education. Definitions to Remember Accommodations change how a
- [Top 5 Tips for Online College Students with Autism](https://edielovesmath.net/tips-for-online-college-students-with-autism/) - Around 1/3 of Autistic high school students go onto college. Good news, right? How many graduate? Not many. Learning can be a challenge for “our kids" on the Spectrum. They need supports from high school + more. Here are 5 tips and tricks to smooth out the ride to college academic and social success. Encourage
- [ADHD Time Management Techniques for College Success](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-college-students-time-management/) - Missed deadlines? Poor quality of work and assignments? Inequality at school? Poor time management is the key. Don’t give up. Here are 10 tips to turn things around. Going to college is challenging, especially for people with ADHD. Unstructured time is great. Well, as time passs they’re less likely to notice that unscheduled time is
- [10 Tips to Stop Summer Learning Loss](https://edielovesmath.net/stop-summer-slide/) - The time has come around again. Summertime. Recent analysis shows that most teens with ADHD and Autism (ASD) lose 2 to 3 months of academic skills. Fortunately here are strategies to prevent losses. There are also specific ones based on the disability as well. Here we go! The brain is a muscle. You must exercise
- [ADHD in Women: The Signs You Need to Know ](https://edielovesmath.net/women-adhd/) - Women with ADHD are a mystery. Why? They’re quiet. Suffering from within. What can we do for them? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. While it is growing for males (12.9%), only 4.9% of women are diagnosed. This is because females develop better coping skills. Lack of concentration Trouble making friends Distractibility Anxiety/depression Daydreaming Traveling back
- [Is Your Autistic Child in College? Use These 5 Tips.](https://edielovesmath.net/autism-in-college/) - Do you have a college student on the Autistic Spectrum? Want answers to your problems? Give your kid some responsibility. Autism (ASD) is more prevalent in the United States than 10 years ago. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that 1 in 54 children are diagnosed each year. 31% of people with Autism have
- [Change Your ADHD Brain. Play Chess.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-and-chess/) - Reasoning and logic aren’t a strength for people with ADHD. They need to catch up with their peers. Playing chess is a great way to do it. Fun too! The United States ranks 24th of 29 developed countries in critical thinking. Problem solving is a particular concern. This is a result of deficiencies in working
- [ADHD & Autism: 5 Tips to Success in Upper-Level Math](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-autism-upper-level-math/) - Can our teens with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) be successful in upper-level math? Yes. They just need the right instruction. High school students with ADHD and Autism often struggle in math. From early elementary grades, their math skills are unstable. The deficiencies can last through high school. Fortunately there are strategies to help
- [5 Tips to Improve Cognitive Function in College Students with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-cognitive-functioning-in-college/) - Any idea as to why our college kids with ADHD are spaced out? It might be limited cognitive functioning. Cognitive functioning is a thought process that should not reduce mental abilities. Multiple mental abilities such as thinking, learning and attention should be automatic. These are not strengths for college students with ADHD. Challenges Organizing Decision-making
- [Missing Math Skills for Teens with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-math-strategies/) - Is math the hardest subject for students with ADHD? Perhaps. They have a higher rate of math learning disabilities compared to their peers. Likely there are strategies to help. Most challenges for people with ADHD begin in elementary grades. They often continue to adulthood. This results in a breakdown in the learning process. Highly cumulative
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Mainstreaming](https://edielovesmath.net/autism-asd-and-mainstreaming/) - Where will your teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) be placed? Possibly mainstreamed. Teens on the Autistic Spectrum can receive instruction in several learning environments, The process is outlined in IEP guidelines. The major factor in determining where your child will be taught is “least restrictive environment” (LRE). General education with support General education without
- [10 Tips to Make Our Teens With ADHD and Autism (ASD) Pleasure Readers](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-autism-pleasure-reading/) - Get our kids reading for fun? Are we kidding ourselves? Creating pleasure readers is a challenging task. Don't worry. Libraries are here to help. Yes, digital technology is with many of us, even now. Teens and young adults with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often struggle with reading. They may not have learning disabilities.
- [Discipline Techniques that Motivate](https://edielovesmath.net/discipline-techniques-motivate/) - People with ADHD are known for their explosiveness. Common problems include defiance and aggression. Emotional outbursts occur when they are asked to do difficult or challenging tasks. Luckily there are solutions. Discipline techniques incorporate enforcement with concern. Problems and work often relate to correct behavioral issues. Verbal and written occur in the loss of privileges.
- [End Bullying With Compassion](https://edielovesmath.net/bullying-and-compassion/) - Students with ADHD are more likely to bully others. In fact, they are four times as likely to do so. The ongoing question is: How do they interact with peers? The feeling is that it arises when you are confronted with another's suffering. ADHD characteristics pose huge problems. Almost 30% are involved in aggression. Fortunately,
- [Feedback: Conversations to School Success](https://edielovesmath.net/feedback-for-adhd/) - Teacher talks. Our ADHD kids talk back. The never-ending circle continues. What is it? Feedback. Feedback is a research-based technique that improves classroom instruction. It is an essential part of education. The question is how. Methods used for teens and young adults with ADHD integrate IEPs and 504 Plans to identify abilities and challenges. Unfortunately
- [Making ZZZ's. The Challenge of ADHD and Silent Disruptors](https://edielovesmath.net/making-zzzs-silent-disruptors-adhd/) - Noisy Students with ADHD? Think about the ones who are quiet...silent disruptors. Students with ADHD often lack the courage to speak out about things that matter to them. It's a challenge to cut through complex issues. Feeling uncertain, they ask permission to be their true self. Look for signals. Minimum depth of knowledge Unsuccessful at
- [Teens and Adults with ADHD and Autism (ASD): Build a Better Person Through Confidence.](https://edielovesmath.net/teens-and-adults-with-adhd-and-autism-asd-build-a-better-person-through-confidence/) - Confidence at school: What is it? Standing tall, feeling sure of self and abilities. People with #ADHD and Autism (#ACD) often face a hold from outsiders.These results can cause them to be held back from reaching their full potential. Confidence is not biased, but secure. Benefits come from feelings for life’s uncertainty . The rom
- [Emotional Intelligences: The Answer to Our Prayers?](https://edielovesmath.net/emotional-intelligence/) - Do older kids with ADHD understand their emotions? What about others? It may be difficult to understand. It’s all about emotional intelligence. Self-emotion is the key to finding their personal goal. Taking another’s feelings into account is important. So is emotional maturity. The missing link for people with ADHD falls into a variety of environments.
- [Can My Child With ADHD Get Accommodations in College? Well, Sometimes.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-student-college-accommodations/) - College students with disabilities can face more challenges compared to elementary and high school. This is especially true for students with ADHD. There are learning strategies for the college application process focused on accommodations. Some colleges/universities make it easier; review the list to learn what they are. The application process is more established on learning
- [Are Our Kids with ADHD Superheroes too? Look for “Islands of Competence.”](https://edielovesmath.net/adhders-as-superheroes/) - Is ADHD a Gift? Look for “Islands of Competence.” Is ADHD a gift? Some say yes. Some say no. Look beyond the black-and-white. There are strategies to find out what they are. Encourage students to see the pluses where they excel above others. Common Strengths Dynamic Personality: Watch for self-deprecating humor.Risk-Taker: Victories seem impossible, but
- [What do you want to know about ADHD?](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-topics-give-your-ideas/) - Teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: I need topics for my blog. Give a shout out with your ideas.
- [Teacher-Student Relationships: A Key for Teens and Young Adults with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-teacher-studet-relationships/) - ADHD is characterized by inappropriate levels of impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity. Add challenges like self-regulation and behavior, and they present a major challenge in the classroom. Teachers can provide solutions. The first step is to identify specific characteristics. Characteristics Struggling in relationships Less engaged Avoidance of working (alone, in groups) Battles with authority Intrinsic motivation
- [Troubles in class? Build Coping Skills](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-coping-skills/) - Want to find new strategies for teens and young adults with ADHD? Try building coping skills. The goal isn’t that they have to think about things or details. Luckily it minimizes, frustrates and values time. People with ADHD often have challenges with executive functioning. This includes confusion with writing, reading, and organizing time. It is beneficial
- [Can CBT Help Teens with ADHD?  Yes](https://edielovesmath.net/cognitive-behavior_therapy_adhd/) - Families of adolescents with ADHD seek many resources for intervention. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is gaining popularity. The question? What is it? Put into a broader perspective, CBT is an evidence-based practice aimed at improving mental health. CBT can treat a wide range of mental illnesses but you can see it here if you want to
- [Academic Tracking and ADHD.  Should We Get Rid of  It?](https://edielovesmath.net/academic-tracking-and-adhd/) - Should students be placed in classes based on similar abilities? Low-level math? On-grade-level biology? What are the odds that same student can be in AP Physics? Now try it again, only add students with ADHD. Not likely, but it does happen. Here’s how. Students with ADHD have a smaller chance of being successful in
- [15 Assistive Technologies for ADHD in HS/College and Workplace](https://edielovesmath.net/assistive-technology/) - People with ADHD are characterized by impulsivity, inattention, hyperactivity and distraction. Cognitive issues further impact personal, school, and work activities. Assistive technology (AT) is designed to level the playing field by working around challenges. Behavior Reading Writing Organization Learning Assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is
- [ADHD and Family Interventions:  The Answer to Your Prayers](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-and-family-interventions/) - Adverse symptoms of ADHD affects family members more drastically than many disorders. Challenges increase and become more prominent in different ages. ADHD often affects all aspects of a teen's life. Indeed, not only the child. It adversely impacts parents and siblings, causing ongoing disturbances as well. It also increases healthcare costs, using it as a
- [Bullying and ADHD:  Our Kids Get Bullied A Lot.  They are Bullies too.](https://edielovesmath.net/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,
- [Students with ADHD Aren’t The Same:  Use Differentiated Instruction](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd_differentiated_instruction/) - All learners have different skills and needs. This is especially true for teens and young adults with ADHD. Addressing them as individuals is the best way to bring about academic success. Differentiated instruction (DI) is a framework; a philosophy that provides each student with individualized avenues of learning. The innovation is that the processes address
- [Inclusion:  21st Century Learning for Kids with Disabilities](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-inclusion/) - More students with ADHD are entering inclusive classrooms with their non-disabled peers. Is instruction better? Are they learning more to prepare them for the real world? Here are tips to improve outcomes.
- [Building Habits = Finding Success for People with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/building-habits-adhd/) - Ask yourself about ADHD: Cure disorganization? Trouble getting out the door? No chance completing school/work tasks? It’s all about having good habits. The symptoms of ADHD can be tied to brain wiring. Incompatible activities can make it inconvenient to follow. Combinations of tasks cause a delay in the beginning. It’s difficult to maintain forward progress.
- [Extended Time:  The Magic Accommodation for ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/extended-time-magic-accommodation-adhd/) - Students with ADHD are often impacted by working memory and executive functioning challenges. It makes doing school tasks and work more challenging. Giving additional time provides them with support to be successful.
- [ADHD and Social Skills: 10 Tips to Turn Things Around](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-social-skills-10-tips-turn-things-around/) - Teens and adults with ADHD often struggle getting along with others. This is true whether at school, home, or in the workplace. While symptoms can but in, their reactions can be improved with specific strategies.
- [IEP Roadblocks?  10 Tips to Reach Your Goals](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-with-ieps/) - Doing poorly academically? Behavior problems? In danger of failing socially? Your child with ADHD may qualify for an IEP (Individualized Education Program). Federal laws provide for services for students with disabilities in public schools. Students with ADHD can be eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
- [ADHD and Food:  What the Research Says](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-food-research-says/) - Treating ADHD with food...is it possible to skip using medication? Research is conflicting, but there is some agreement. Moderation.
- [Are people with ADHD more creative?](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-creativity/) - Many say that people with ADHD are especially creative. What does research say?
- [Math Learning Disabilities and ADHD:  What does it mean?](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd_math_learning-disabilities/) - Math Learning Disabilities: Do they exist? Students with ADHD often struggle in math. The question is: Are there really math learning disabilities? Yes, but they’re tough to diagnose. Some research contends that 26% of students with ADHD have dyscalculia. Others say that the number is higher (71%). Identifying when a challenge rises to something
- [Is ADHD a Mental Illness?  (Research)](https://edielovesmath.net/is-adhd-a-mental-illness-research/) - The diagnosis of ADHD is an ongoing controversy. Should we use interviews? What about checklists? Current research extoles the importance of using medically based diagnostic tools. DSM-5 provides a list of characteristics that must exist for the answer. Yes...it's the reference tool used for mental illness. Research continues...
- [Girls with ADHD.  How can you tell?](https://edielovesmath.net/girls-with-adhd-how-can-you-tell/) - Girls with ADHD are more common than you think. As many as 50% to 75% of girls with ADHD are missed, both by parents and at school. Why? They often have different symptoms than boys. DSM-5 uses male-type characteristics for diagnostic criteria. The power is learning the symptoms and how they manifest themselves. Stay current.
- [What’s the Perfect Situation?  Choosing Your Teachers](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-choosing-your-teacher/) - Parents choose their child’s caretaker and babysitters. It seems natural to have the same say in their kid’s teacher too, especially with ADHD. Right? Maybe. High teacher turnover. Low performance. Lack of potential of non-tenured teachers. The controversy of choosing teachers is traveling around the world. It is a plague for large schools and occurs
- [ADHD and ODD:  An Explanation for Anger, Aggression, Defiance?  Ask 65% of them.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-and-odd/) - Overly aggressive. Bad temper. Spiteful and vindictive. Not all people with ADHD qualify for the Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). But, an estimated 65% do. People with ODD can look like anyone, but the negative behavior must last at least 6 months. A timeclock is one way. More common is to determine the frequency that is
- [ADHD:  Bad Social Skills?  Kill 'em with Random Acts of Kindness.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-kindness/) - Crash! Bam! Scream! What's going on? It's just another round of ADHD. Trade those tantrums into words of kindness. Actions too. They speak louder than words. Kindness is a virtue from which others flow, ultimately leading to happiness. People with ADHD have been well documented for being disconnected due to their emotional challenges. The goal
- [ADHD:  Empowerment for Us All](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-empowerment/) - People with ADHD have a lifelong condition. Fortunately, symptoms change over time. Weaknesses can transform into abilities beyond their wildest dreams. Attentiveness, impulsivity, and behavior are common symptoms of ADHD. People with this disorder need to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of themselves. They should be ready to combat false impressions from others. To
- [ADHD and Food:  Friends or Enemies?](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-food-friends-enemies/) - 64% of diagnosed cases of ADHD are impacted by food. It can cause physical or behavioral symptoms. These chemicals accumulate to create “bad days.” Food allergies? Food sensitivity? They’re not the same. Classic allergies (IgE) cause serious symptoms like hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis. Food sensitivity (IgG) is not a true allergy and cannot be
- [Discussions for ADHD Parents?  Here's How.](https://edielovesmath.net/discussions-adhd-parents-heres/) - ADHD kids! Behavior veers out of control. Academic performance: Confusion galore. Nonstop noise. Open communication is the way to find solutions. Students with ADHD struggle in the classroom. So do their teachers. Parents can facilitate understanding, effectively managing symptoms. Communication is important when helping students with ADHD. Teacher interaction benefits performance through thoughtful discussions. Teachers
- [ADHD and Soft Skills Mean Workplace Success](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd_soft_skills_people-skills/) - Soft skills and folks with ADHD. Are they famous for people skills? Most likely not. Soft skills are personal attributes related to human interaction. Employers contend that soft skills are just as important as hard skills. These qualities exist across a variety of jobs and life situations. People with effective soft skills work effectively
- [504 Plans in High School in College](https://edielovesmath.net/504-plans-high-school-college/) - Section 504 provides a blueprint for how students with disabilities accesses learning. It is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This federal civil rights law seeks to stop discrimination. It mandates equal access and opportunity. It is the most common educational support for students with ADHD. In elementary and secondary education, schools are required
- [Struggling? Try online learning.](https://edielovesmath.net/love-technology-try-online-learning/) - Online instruction is a developing solution that provides greater understanding and deeper involvement for students with ADHD. Online learning takes place over the internet, anytime, anyplace. The learner takes responsibility for success. Students with ADHD have to be extremely motivated to adapt to the unstructured environment. Luckily there are several platforms to choose from, each
- [ADHD kids questioning authority? It's inquiry-based learning.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-kids-questioning-authority-inquiry-based-learning/) - Question, after question, after question is annoying. Reduce the obnoxiousness. Student curiousity is seeking the the truth, information, and knowledge. Inquiry-based learning combines student curiousity to enhance critical-thinking skills. The process seeks resolutions to questions and issues while constructing knowledge. They gather information and manipulate data, through applying the senses (seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, smelling).
- [ADHD folks:  Wrangling with reading troubles?  Cast out the spell.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-folks-wrangling-reading-troubles-cast-spell/) - Mystical, magical ways to improve reading? Think big. It's metacognition. Metacognition helps readers to become comfortable in learning tasks. It assists students with ADHD focus their attention on the task at hand as well. The process facilitates making adjustments in errors as soon as they occur. Looking back in time... Yea! I've been invited to
- [ADHD kids glued to mobile devices?  Think digital literacy.](https://edielovesmath.net/glued-mobile-devices-think-digital-literacy/) - Digital Literacy Super Heroes (3 teachers) Knowing how to text and load apps is not enough. You need healthy habits when using technology. The internet is a tool to achieve academic, professional, and personal goals. The focus is to have the ability to perform tasks effectively in a variety of environments. Digital literacy is the
- [ADHD folks: Looking for flexibility? Try Universal Design for Learning.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-folks-looking-flexibility-try-universal-design-learning/) - UDL isn’t the same ol’ thing. Flexible environments accommodate individual learning differences. This scientifically valid framework is especially beneficial to students with ADHD. Universal design is an educational process based on cognitive neuroscience research. It is a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments. Especially important for students with ADHD, UDL is designed
- [How Teachers Teach Matters, Especially with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/teachers-teach-matters-especially-adhd/) - It goes without saying: Students with ADHD have challenges beyond paying attention. Teacher-directed, student-centered strategies create an environment for academic success. Increasing involvement and responsibility for learning is key. ADHD is a disability that impacts physical, mental, and emotional components of an affected person. ADHD in teens and young adults is further impacted in academics,
- [ADHD Literacy:  Talking about Talking](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-literacy-talking-talking/) - Let’s Talk! Wait, we want students with ADHD to stop talking. Here's why they should. Let’s define 21st Century literacy. In the past, it was simply made up of reading and writing. Now it’s grown to include listening and speaking too. Oral literacy and speaking skills are important in order to convey personal needs and
- [ADHD + Math...Yikes!](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-math-yikes/) - Math Anxiety. It’s a vicious cycle. Skills go up. Skills go down...all the way down. Traveling on the WayBack Machine… 2009 rocks. I have 2 sections of honors algebra. No IEPs to be seen. Really? 1st period comes, so does the shock. ADHD for sure. How do I know? Comes in screaming, slams down books,
- [ADHD Parents are Super Heroes](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-parents-super-heroes/) - Meltdowns, fidgeting, interrupting others...bedlam. That’s ADHD. Parents are key to establishing the “saturation point,” both in school and at home. Parental involvement is especially critical to the identification and instruction of students with ADHD. This is particularly true in inclusion classes (general and special education students in the same class). Everyone has to let go
- [Autism & ADHD:  A match made in heaven?](https://edielovesmath.net/autism-adhd-match-made-heaven/) - 50% of people with Autism also have ADHD. They are both a disorder of self-regulation and executive functioning. Social development is a stressor that interferes with both. Care must be taken to address both. Traveling on the WayBack Machine… “Hello Doug. My name is Miss Edie.” Nothing. “Hi. What’s your name?” Nothing. “What’s your favorite
- [ADHD Independence is About Self-Determination](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd_self-determination/) - Making things happen in another person’s life? Instead, have others do things for themselves. It’s independence. ADHD independence. Know what they want and how to get it. Make your own destiny. Self-determination is a characteristic of a person, making their own choices and decisions. The trait is based on preferences and interests. It’s less common
- [Smartphones Make Smart ADHD Kids](https://edielovesmath.net/smartphones-smart-adhd-kids/) - Smartphones can be a great academic choice for students with ADHD. They are miniature, mobile-friendly devices. The portable computers are versatile with a variety of capabilities. The trick is learning how to use them effectively. Cell phones were previously used “in case of an emergency.” Now they’re everywhere, being used for all aspects of living.
- [ADHD in Adults: There are millions!](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-adults-10-million/) - About 4% to 5% of adults have ADHD. That translates to 10 million. Some say that adults with ADHD can determine their diagnosis. Few are treated. ADHD is known as a childhood disorder. Some outgrow it, but more than 60% still show symptoms as adults. In contrast, if you have it as an adult you
- [ADHD and Executive Functioning...What a Mess!](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-executive-functioning-mess/) - Hyperactivity and impulsivity? The inability to stay on task? They form a pattern of chronic difficulties in executing daily dask. Executive functioning is a cognitive management system of the human brain. They are very specific, divided into more distinct skills that typically develop during childhood and adolescence. Executive function can be divided into two groups.
- [Behavior Management - Another Medication](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-behavior-management-solution-medication/) - 45% of adolescents with ADHD have conduct disorders. It directly impacts social interactions with parents, teachers, and peers. Medication and behavior therapy together result in the greatest improvement in symptoms. Characteristics of behavior disorders include inattention, impulsivity, and occasional hyperactivity. Their response inhibition increases risk-taking. There are increases/decreases of particular behaviors or reactions. Negative, disobedient,
- [ADHD:  A Gift or a Curse?](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-gift-curse/) - ADHD is not easy to live with. No one will argue with that. The silver-lining beyond the clouds? Yes. We should not make light of this disorder. The world’s psychiatric handbook, DSM-V outlines specific diagnostic symptoms. It’s further treated with medication or requested special academic help. To receive a diagnosis, true ADHD comes with
- [ADHD Coaching: A Road to Success](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-coaching-path-success/) - Trouble controlling behavior? Challenging social skills? Anxiety? There are more than 3 million people with ADHD. How can we help? Coaches. ADHD is a mental health condition characterized by difficulties maintaining attention. It incorporates trouble concentrating, chronic boredom, and low self-esteem. Challenging traits for adults include poor performance, procrastination, and relationship skills. There are no
- [ADHD School Success:  It Takes a Village](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-school-success-takes-village/) - HELP! ADHD at school equals challenges and struggles. Where to go from here? “Our kids” get lost, with more than 30% failing or having to repeat a grade. Building a team is the key to turning things around. Parental involvement is critical to the identification and instruction of students with ADHD. This is particularly true
- [How to Find College Success for People with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/find-college-success-people-adhd/) - People with ADHD are less likely than others to attend college. Lower graduation rates are often attributed to greater psychological difficulties. Fortunately, trends show an increasing college population of students with ADHD, growing to approximately 2% to 8%. Another 20% of non-labeled students are approaching its diagnostic criteria. Compared to peers, people with ADHD face
- [The Ultimate ADHD Battle:  SAT vs. ACT](https://edielovesmath.net/ultimate-adhd-battle-sat-vs-act/) - Over 1.84 million high school juniors and seniors took the ACT in 2014. The increasing trend continues. It is especially true for students with ADHD, who prefer its flexibility. Hours-long test taking, such as the SAT and ACT, is often a major source of anxiety for students with ADHD. There are a variety of ways
- [ADHD and Medication:  The Never-Ending Battle   ](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-medication-never-ending-battle/) - Beginning in 2006, researchers and government advisors urged new warnings and information for parents using drugs to treat ADHD. To date, these recommendations have not been fully implemented. People with ADHD are well known for their impulsivity and hyperactivity. With medication, sometimes side effects further aggravate this depiction. Sleep problems Headaches Cardiac risks Loss of
- [Is it ADHD?  Is it PTSD?  It might be both.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-ptsd-might/) - Having ADHD alone can be a contributing factor in getting PTSD due to their many risk-taking behaviors. Post traumatic stress disorder is a condition that looks similar to ADHD, however there are varying differences. The underlying reasons for the symptoms of both can be confusing. Survivor's guilt Hypervigilance (constantly on the look-out for possible threats)
- [ADHD in Girls.  They Have it Too...A Lot!](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-girls-lot/) - Count it out. 50% to 75% of girls with ADHD are missed. It doesn’t manifest in the same way for boys and girls. Keep your eyes open when trying to diagnose different genders. Girls with ADHD have unique needs and characteristics. It is more likely for 13.2% of boys to be diagnosed as having ADHD.
- [Laughter:  The Best Therapy for ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/humor-therapy-adhd/) - We live in a culture where the reliance on medication is common. Some look for creative solutions for people with ADHD. Humor draws people together. It triggers healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. What a perfect pair! Therapeutic humor uses the power of smiles and laughter to aid in healing. Laughter appears to
- [15 Tips to Help Teens with ADHD Transition to College](https://edielovesmath.net/15-adhd-college-transition-tips/) - Leaving high school. Got into college. Ready to step out into the real world. Guess what? Just 5% of college students with ADHD graduate. There are ways to turn things around. College students with ADHD make up between 2% to 8% of the student body. Unfortunately, they are less likely to feel confident in
- [Labeled?  5 Tips for Overcoming the Stigma of ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/labeled-5-tips-for-overcoming-the-stigma-of-adhd/) - ADHD can affect anyone regardless of age, culture, gender, ethnicity, or social class. Public attitudes and beliefs expose them and their loved ones to prejudice and discrimination. Internalization can result in embarrassment or self-loathing. There are strategies to turn these negative perceptions around over time. The challenges of ADHD are not always limited to primary
- [ADHD!  Autism! Tell me your wants and needs.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-autism-tell-wants-needs/) - Teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD and Autism: I need topics for my free online courses. Give a shout out with your ideas!
- [Learning Styles:  16 Strategies for Teaching Students with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/learning-styles-16-strategies-for-teaching-students-with-adhd/) - Learning Styles...It's just like ice cream: Everyone has favorites. It's the same when it comes to learning. The challenge is that we may not know our preferences. This is the challenge in the classroom too. ADHD doesn't just affect behavior. It significantly impacts learning in a variety of environments. Adapting teaching strategies to incorporate learning
- [Turn Around Failing College Students with ADHD.  Educate the whole child.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-failing-in-college-educate-the-whole-child/) - Of all the student body of public 4-year colleges and universities, 29% have enrolled in remedial classes. Consider, nearly 80% had a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Worst of all, students with ADHD perform well below those levels. How can this be? What can we do? Living in a global economy of
- [15 Tips to Overcome Summer Slide for Students with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/15-tips-summer-slide-adhd/) - Yea! School’s out. So what can we expect? A lost of more that 2 months of grade-level equivalence. It’s the summer slide. What can we do about it for our students with ADHD? During the summer months, students with ADHD tread water, at best, but are more likely to fall behind. This loss of
- [The Mystery of Teens and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Executive Functioning](https://edielovesmath.net/autism-teens-adults-executive-functioning/) - 1 in 68 people in the United States have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 80% have Executive Functioning Disorder. 30% to 50% show symptoms of ADHD. This combination results in serious challenges at home, at school, and in the workplace. What should we do? The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a
- [ADHD and Critical Thinking:  Can skills improve?](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-and-critical-thinking-can-skills-improve/) - People with ADHD and thinking skills? It's tough... how about critical thinking? It's tough, but there are strategies. Critical thinking uses working memory to think and solve problems. It requires learners to recall previous information, training the brain during the process. It recognizes the changes as a result of greater demands. The United States ranks
- [ADHD and trouble reading?  Dyslexia...maybe.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-trouble-reading-dysleixa-maybe/) - 30% to 50% of people with ADHD also have learning disabilties. Reading struggles may be the result of dyslexia. How do you know? What can you do? Proficient reading is an essential tool for learning, regardless of the subject matter. Individualized, structured interventions are most effective. "Our kids" are concerned about their image. Think about
- [Say what?  10 Tips for ADHD’ers Taking a Foreign Language](https://edielovesmath.net/say-adhders-taking-foreign-language/) - Spanish. French. Chinese. Maybe Latin. Students with ADHD often struggle with foreign language classes. Some fail. Some avoid. Can they get around it? Struggles often result from phonological difficulties, even in their native language. These deficiencies often result from language processing delays. In addition, learners can be exposed to a new alphabet, which exasperates reading
- [Art Therapy:  The Path to Inner Peace](https://edielovesmath.net/art-therapy-path-inner-peace/) - "Our kids" are often challenged by behavior, depression, and anxiety. Art therapy enhances physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Provide activities based on needs and desires.
- [Gifted/Talented and ADHD:  The Dynamic Duo](https://edielovesmath.net/giftedtalented-adhd-dynamic-duo/) - “Our kids” with ADHD are special gifts. It might be more...they may be gifted. How can you tell? Being gifted can be somewhat unclear, especially for students with ADHD. Confusing and contradictory information can be misconstrued. Delayed diagnosis further complicates the situation. The term “gifted and talented” is used when students give evidence of high
- [ADHD and Immaturity:  Frustration Galore!](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-and-immaturity-frustration-galore/) - Act your age! Immature? You bet, and there’s science to back it up. It takes longer for people with ADHD to mature. This nonlinear process causes a back-and-forth that stifles long-term development. Children can be more than 3 years behind. It takes adults until their late 30s to reach maturity levels of 21-year-olds. The decreased
- [ADHD Read-to Accommodation:  So what?](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-read-accommodation/) - The number of children ages 3-21 receiving special education services is 6.4 million. That represents 13% of all public school students. Accommodations provide supports and services to help students with disabilities access general education curriculum. Extended Time Taking tests Finishing assignments Learning new concepts Setting Reduced distractions Close to the board Close to the teacher
- [ADHD + School + Music Make the World Go Round](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-school-music-make-world-go-round/) - What's better? Music or computers? New research makes a case for Bach. Students with ADHD might be seen as the "savage beast," calmed by music. It can be used in the classroom to enhance understanding and improve behavior. They become risk-takers and sing as a group. Back to my English-teaching days... Yeah, a math teacher
- [Math ADHD Style:  Calculating the Center and Radius of a Circle in Standard Form](https://edielovesmath.net/calculating-center-radius-circle/) - Center? Radius? Circle? Standard? Form? We already know what they are. Put them all together...so what? What do you need to know it for? Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus.
- [Math ADHD Style:  Evaluating Trigonometric Functions](https://edielovesmath.net/math-adhd-style-trigonometric-functions/) - What are trigonometric functions? Better yet...What do you need to know them for? Pre-Calculus
- [Derivatives Using the Power Rule](https://edielovesmath.net/derivatives-using-power-rule/) - What are derivatives? Better yet...What do you need to know them for? Calculus
- [Math ADHD Style:  The Pythagorean Theorem](https://edielovesmath.net/math-adhd-style-pythagorean-theorem/) - What is the Pythagorean Theorem? Better yet...what do you need to know it for? Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus
- [Math ADHD Style:  Graphing Inequalities on the Number Line](https://edielovesmath.net/math-adhd-style-graphing-inequalities-number-line/) - What are inequalities? Better yet...what do you need to know them for? Algebra 1
- [Yoga improving the behavior of kids with ADHD?  Yes (Research)](https://edielovesmath.net/yoga-improving-kids-adhd-yes-research/) - As amazing as it might seem, research shows that yoga improves the behavior of children with ADHD. Watch this quick video on the specific factors impacted. There's more to come!
- [Why do my students listen to you when they don't listen to me?](https://edielovesmath.net/why-do-my-students-listen-to-you-when-they-dont-listen-to-me/) - Why do my students listen to you when they don't listen to me? Kids screaming. Books flying. What do I do? Kick everyone out! Positive classroom behavior results by setting the climate daily for success. Wear your "warrior" uniform that demonstrates your role of authority. Mine is a pair of jeans, a bright top, a
- [How do I help my child with learning disabilities and ADHD make friends?](https://edielovesmath.net/help-son-adhd-make-friends/) - ADHD + social skills = HOT MESS! Yelling, pulling hair, temper tantrums...ADHD kids are tough. Add to the mix an adult who is out of sorts. Equals bedlam. What happens to remedy the challenge? Set rules to live by. No one should be in charge all of the time. Take turns on what to
- [How can students with learning disabilities and ADHD discover their strengths?](https://edielovesmath.net/can-students-learning-disabilities-adhd-discover-strengths/) - Encourage students to see their “Islands of Competence” where they excel above others (Brooks). Not even a hop on the Wayback Machine…Boy, aren't I clever. "I’m going to use video games to teach Parabolic Functions. There are millions of YouTube videos. What is the probability that I can find the perfect one in less than
- [Does color affect readability for my child with dyslexia?](https://edielovesmath.net/color-affect-readability-child-dyslexia/) - Imagine two college professors going at it nose to nose. One is American, the other British. The one from the USA is wearing black and white. The chap from England is wearing a multicolored jacket. "Black and white has the greatest contrast!" Swish..."It depends on many factors!" Nose to nose...toe to toe. Yelling so
- [Depression of People with Learning Disabilities](https://edielovesmath.net/depression-people-learning-disabilities-research/) - It is estimated that 50% of people with learning disabilities also suffer from depression. Depression is estimated to be 2.7 times more prevalent among people with ADHD. This also results from emotional stress and emotional problems.
- [ADHD Diagnosis](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-diagnosis-research/) - There is no single method that should be used to diagnose ADHD. Evaluation takes place at least 6 months after symptoms first appear. In addition, symptoms must occur in more than one setting. Some symptoms include: In constant motion. Squirms and fidgets. Makes careless mistakes. Often loses things. Does not seem to listen. Easily distracted.
- [Sports and ADHD:  The Perfect  Medication](https://edielovesmath.net/sports-adhd-perfect-medication/) - Cutting-edge psychiatrists have begun recommending sports to support the side effects of ADHD. Try at least 40 minutes of activity per day. Factors to consider are medication, overall health, and scheduling. Choosing the right sport greatly impacts the factors of success. ADHD challenges structure, order, and distractability. For the most, teens' most formidable opponents on
- [15 Studying Tips for Better Grades, ADHD Style](https://edielovesmath.net/15-studying-tips-better-grades-adhd-style/) - ADHD: Drifting, frustration, short attention span. Use these strategies to improve learning and understanding.
- [ADHD Underachievers:  15 Tips to Lift Them Up](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-underachievers-15-tips-lift/) - "Our kids" aren't known for co-existing peacefully with their ADHD. Whether it's poor self-esteem, overwhelm, or behavior, there are strategies to break through obstacles. Individualized attention that is student based provides better opportunities for success.
- [Yoga Impacts Attention and Behavior for ADHD (Research)](https://edielovesmath.net/yoga-impacts-attention-behavior-adhd-research/) - Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. (Mahatma Gandhi)
- [Most frightening thing for teens and young adults with ADHD?  Taking tests.](https://edielovesmath.net/whats-frightening-thing-teens-young-adults-adhd-learning-disabilities-taking-tests/) - Whether tests, quizzes, or standardized tests, students with ADHD should use specific strategies to help performance. For these strategies to be effective, it will depend on what was done beforehand. Include reading and understanding materials being evaluated. Prepare early and take frequent breaks. Avoid waiting until the last minute to limit stress. Maintain a positive
- [Students with ADHD Left Out in the Cold?  Try Inclusion.](https://edielovesmath.net/students-adhd-left-cold-try-inclusion/) - Good things happen when students with and without disabilities learn together. Inclusion is an all-embracing societal ideology. It rejects the use of special schools or classrooms for students with disabilities. In inclusive classrooms, all students belong, are equally valued, and deserve the same experiences and opportunities. They learn by being together, improved by diversity. Students
- [ADHD Students:  Got good grades?  Here's how to keep them.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-students-got-good-grades-heres-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 Students:  Why Fight?  Collaborate.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-students-fight-collaborate/) - Student groups with kids with ADHD are a hot mess. How can they get good grades? Work together toward a single goal. Student collaboration joins classmates as groups to solve problems together. The goal is getting an organized endeavor to a satisfying and most appropriate end. To achieve this groups seek compromise to develop similar
- [ADHD Folks Never Stop Learning. It's Lifelong.](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-never-stop-learning-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
- [ADHD Melt Down?  MOTIVATION](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-shut-motivation/) - ADHD = hyperactivity galore. Why do they shut down at a moment's notice? Motivation changes everything. Motivation is something that gets students with ADHD going, keeps them working, and helps to complete tasks. It has been conceptualized including inner forces, enduring traits, behavioral responses to sets of beliefs and effects. Behavioral theories view motivation as
- [Innovative Teaching Makes Happy Folks with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/innovative-teaching-makes-happy-folks-adhd/) - ADHD students. Reading/listening. Failure? Try creativity, collaboration, INNOVATION! Innovation is any teaching strategy, approach, technique, or tool that is used in a new way. It produces quantifiable gains for outcomes or student experiences. It proactively integrates creativity into the classroom. The first day of Algebra 1. The same old thing. "What do we need to
- [Students with ADHD Rock it with Learning Styles](https://edielovesmath.net/students-adhd-rock-learning-styles/) - Liberation! Study "your way." Students with ADHD improve low self-esteem too. An individual's learning style refers to the preferential way in which a student absorbs, processes, comprehends, and retains information. Students with ADHD utilize different styles and techniques. They tend to have a dominant style of learning and far less with others. Visual: Images,
- [The ADHD High-Stakes Disaster](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-high-stakes-test-disaster/) - High-stakes testing can be a quick path to failure. They're sometimes used to determine academic punishments. This includes penalties, sanctions, and rankings, with a clear line drawn between those who pass and those who fail. Communicate with teachers early. Establish strategies for everyone. Learn the vocabulary. Standardized test vs. achievement test. Contact guidance counselors. Discuss
- [People with ADHD with Dyslexia too?  Yes!](https://edielovesmath.net/people-adhd-dyslexia-yes/) - 50 - 60% of people with ADHD also have a learning disability (LD). 8 - 17% have Dyslexia. These challenges further aggrevate the learning for students with ADHD. Encourage that it is not a sign of laziness. Affects the way they processes written and spoken language. Reinforces that understanding complex ideas is unaffected. Increase low
- [ADHD earns $4,500 less!](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-earns-4500-less/) - College graduates with ADHD earn $4,500 less than their counterparts. They are more likely to be fired. Additionally, they change jobs more frequently based on their challenging work habits. Set multiple alarms to avoid being late. Use task lists to avoid being bogged down for simple tasks. Organize desk area to deter mountains of paperwork on
- [ADHD Folks...Chill Out!](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-folks-chill/) - ADHD teens benefit by beginning meditation with structure. It has been known for creating a deep sense of peacefulness and providing relief from anxiety. Extended practice can help to increase self-acceptance Relax. There's no wrong way to do it. Take your time. It creates a sense of serenity. Increase happiness through calmness. Smile. Discover self-awareness. Get
- [ADHD + Reading = YIKES!](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-reading-yikes/) - Almost 50% of students with ADHD experience difficulties with reading. A school-related chore? An unwanted job? Getting teens and young adults with ADHD to read is an unpleasant activity. Motivating them to read might be avoided with all costs, but it will pay off in the end. Try creativity. Think of reading as a social
- [ADHD and Addiction?  30% - 50%](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-addiction-30-50/) - It is common for people with ADHD to turn to addictive substances such as alcohol, marijuana, heroin, and cocaine. Their attempt is often to improve abilities, help them feel better, or self-medicating. The activities work at first, providing them with ADHD relief. Ultimately, these high-risk behaviors can result in academic failure, incarcerations, or death from
- [Is it funny?  No, it's CYBERBULLYING?](https://edielovesmath.net/cyberbullying/) - Teens live for their cell phones...90% of 'em all. You think that the biggest challenges come from throwing them? No...cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the use of cell phones, instant messaging, email, chat rooms or social media used to intimidate, harass, threaten, or humiliate someone. It has increased among teens as they have more access to electronic
- [ADHD Parents:  Oh no! Report cards are in.](https://edielovesmath.net/oh-report-cards/) - There is a feeling of dread. Kids and parents alike. Success? Failure? No one wants to look. Traveling on the WayBack Machine... No one forgets their first year as a teacher. For sure. Nothing prepares you for your first report cards. I got the day off to sit in front of the computer. What? I
- [Journaling for ADHD...Cures what ails ya!](https://edielovesmath.net/journaling-cures-ails-ya/) - Powerful tools: A pen coupled with paper. An impact on physical well-being. Just a few sentences a day can reduce stress, anger, sadness, and anxiety. What could be better than that? Traveling in the WayBack Machine... Oh no! Visiting a high school where everyone is taller than me...even the freshman. How can this happen? Is
- [ADHD for Boys and Girls:  They're not the same. (RESEARCH)](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-boys-girls-theyre-research/) - Off the presses: ADHD does not manifest in the same way for boys and girls. Keep your eyes open when trying to diagnose girls for ADHD. Display greater academic impact. Lower levels of hyperactivity. Less peer aggressive than boys.
- ["Just sound it out." "Say what?" Reading 101 for teens and young adults with ADHD](https://edielovesmath.net/just-sound-say-reading-101-teens-young-adults-learning-disabilities-adhd/) - Decoding is the letter-sound relation used to pronounce written words. It's also what some might call reading. By improving skills, readers develop the ability to recognize words quickly and identify words they haven't seen before. There is an ongoing contention regarding decoding interventions. Some focus on translating print into speech by rapidly matching letters. Others
- [Inclusion for ADHD? Why should you care?](https://edielovesmath.net/inclusion-care/) - Inclusion exists when individuals with disabilities (Special Education) are secured with opportunities to learn alongside their non-disabled peers in general education classrooms. They are provided services and accommodations to become part of a successful academic community. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does not use the term "inclusion." IDEA incorporates placement in least restrictive
- [Assistive technology: How can it help teens and young adults with ADHD?](https://edielovesmath.net/assistive-technology-can-help-teens-young-adults-learning-disabilities/) - AT is used to maintain, increase, or otherwise improve functional abilities. They are discussed during IEP meetings, defining specific applications for specific needs. My favorites integrate software that can be accessed through mobile technology (tablets, smartphones). Older kids look cool, standing out from their peers in a positive way. Here are some of my favorite
- [Teens with ADHD:  How can you get to college without pulling your hair out?](https://edielovesmath.net/teens-learning-disabilities-adhd-can-get-college-without-pulling-hair/) - The college application process is tough. Have specific strengths in mind. Need positive assessment to be considered. No more IEPs Scholarships specifically for you? Then what? Use Common App process. Start in the 9th grade. Online planning tool. Portfolio (how students express themselves). Get a realistic view. Sometimes writing portion is optional.
- [ What does the “frequent breaks” accommodation look like?  ](https://edielovesmath.net/frequent-breaks-accommodation-look-like/) - A 21st Century solution using mobile technology and a dry-erase board.No Wayback Machine required...My academic therapy students are teens and young adults with LD and ADHD. They dislike reading, but they hate math more so today we'll take a trip to one of my Algebra 1 sessions. It's tough to keep a teenager with ADHD
- [Summer Reading for Teens with learning disabilities and ADHD?  Stop the Battle!](https://edielovesmath.net/summer-reading-teens-adhd-stop-battle/) - Parents of teens with ADHD: Is selecting summer reading books an arduous process. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh contends that all reading counts. Books Magazines Newspapers Blogs Fanfiction Help your teen by offering suggestions. Entice, don't demand. Humor Imagination Explorative themes Biographies of favorite actors, singers, athletes
- [Homebound teens and young adults with learning disabilities and ADHD?  Try math remediation with these strategies.](https://edielovesmath.net/homebound-teens-adhd-try-math-remediation-strategies/) - Teens and young adults with ADHD often need math remediation due to the lack of basic skills. The process is designd to bring students who are lagging behind to the achievement level of their peers. Instructional methods are interventions created by defining targeted objectives that "fill the academic gap." Care should be taken in designing
- [Reading for HS and college kids with learning disabilities and ADHD?  It's content area reading.](https://edielovesmath.net/reading-hs-college-kids-adhd-content-area-reading/) - So what on Earth is content area reading and why is it important to more advanced students? Instead of relying on theme, this reading takes place in "content classes" like math, science, and social studies. Non-fiction in nature, it focuses on collecting, understanding, and interpreting information. Content area reading strategies in math: Break words down
- [Do teens and young adults with learning disabilities and ADHD snooze while reading?  Wake 'em up with active reading.](https://edielovesmath.net/teens-young-adults-snooze-reading-wake-em-active-reading/) - Active reading is a catalyst for critical thinking skills. It improves problem solving as well. It can be combined with notetaking strategies, improving retention and understanding of conceptual knowledge. Before reading strategies Ask "What is the topic?" Identify what you already know about the topic. Define unfamiliar words. During reading strategies Find the main idea/theme.
- [Homework!!!  Avoid arguments, frustration, and battles with these LD/ADHD strategies.](https://edielovesmath.net/homework-avoid-arguments-frustration-abnd-bettles-adhd-strategies/) - Schedule homework at a specific time and place. Encourage the use of written assignment books. Make a plan of attack. Start with easier/shorter tasks then proceed to more difficult ones. Determine whether the assignment is for completion or a grade. Offer help. Don't force it.
- [Reading in science?  Strategies for teens and young adults with learning disabilities and ADHD.](https://edielovesmath.net/reading-science-strategies-teens-young-adults-adhd/) - Reading is a complex act that integrates the visualization of graphic symbols. The key is reading in the sciences is whether a student can understand the meaning of the words in context. Older students typically read literature or fictional stories, while adults spend the majority of their reading nonfictional materials and expository writing. The goal
- [Another wonderful day in the life of EdieLovesMath](https://edielovesmath.net/another-wonderful-day-life-edielovesmath/) - Traveling on the Wayback Machine... Maria was my student who always struggled in school. Teachers agreed that she had ADHD. I did too. I couldn't help myself, but fall in love with an ESOL student who got all E's and was retained. I researched the situation, no kidding. She never read. Say what? "I want to
- [What's the deal with people with ADHD staying on their medication? (RESEARCH)](https://edielovesmath.net/whats-deal-people-adhd-staying-medication-research/) - Taking medication is one of the most controversial subjects for people with ADHD. Research has been done on children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD on medical adherence. Discontinuation: 13.2% to 64% More common in immediate-release than extended-release psychostimulants. More common for children and adolescents than adults.
- [Do you ever wonder why our kids have lower self esteem than their general ed counterparts?  Cognitive overload for one.](https://edielovesmath.net/ever-wonder-kids-lower-self-esteem-general-ed-counterparts-cognitive-overload-one/) - Traveling on the Wayback Machine... Ahhh...A new school year full of opportunuties. As you can probably guess, it's my first year teaching. Smart in math. What more do I need to know? 1 hour later, I found out the answer...Take me back to my old law firm! Everyone sits quietly and does their work.
- [What happens when you can't help your child with his homework?](https://edielovesmath.net/happens-cant-help-child-homework/) - Good parents are involved in their child's education. What happens when the math homework is completely unknown? Try yHomework. Android and iPad. Leave me a comment and let me know how it turns out.
- [What should you do when there's bad behavior?  Ask Edie, The Dog Whisperer (in training)](https://edielovesmath.net/theres-bad-behavior-ask-edie-dog-whisperer-training/) - Professionals know everything. Why do we think that we get better advice if we pay a lot? DUH...She says that big dogs need big rewards. So what is it? Chicken. Day 1. My little princess Odie walks by my side. Casper pulls to the right. Chicken. "Good boy." Day 2. My princess is right by me,
- [ADHD teen with dyslexia graduates with best grades in the family.](https://edielovesmath.net/teen-dyslexia-graduates-best-grades-family/) - Another day in the wonderful life of EdieLovesMath... James is one of my reading students with ADHD. He was diagnosed as having dyslexia when he was a small child. He didn't even know that it was a learning disability in reading. What he did know was that his parents took him out of "regular" school and
- [Common Core Reading for HS students? Yes, indeed. ](https://edielovesmath.net/common-core-reading-hs-students-yes-indeed/) - The English Language Arts standard has 2 components: Literature and Informational Texts. They work in tandem, defining college and career readiness expectations. Guidelines are integrated by grade levels (9/10, 11/12). Informational Texts Cite strong and thorough evidence to support analysis of what the text explicitly says. Determine the meaning of words and phrases using context
- [Common Core Math:  What is it?  Why should we care?](https://edielovesmath.net/common-core-math-care/) - The Common Core initiative was directed toward public K-12 students in the US. In spite of public opinion, it was sponsored by the National Govenors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The objective was to identify what students should know at the end of each grade level. It's further designed
- [ADHD:  Finding Academic Success by Overcoming Challenges](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-finding-academic-success-overcoming-challenges/) - One of the most serious challenges faced by teens and young adults is regarding educational outcomes. High School Experience significantly higher retention rate (42%). More are suspended (60%). Highest drop-out rate (32%). College Fewer enter college (22%). Lower GPA (1.7). Lower graduation rate (5%). These intervention strategies remediate situations. Find a "good fit" for teachers/professors.
- [ADHD:  Marked differences for teens and young adults (compared to childhood).  National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)](https://edielovesmath.net/adhd-national-institute-mental-health-nih-marked-differences-teens-young-adults-compared-childhood/) - Symptoms of ADHD associated with childhood continue into the teens and later years. While hyperactivity is often a landmark of elementary grades, inattentive symptoms are more associated with adolescents. It is more difficult to diagnose as they are not necessarily disruptive. More challenging period as academic demands mount. Restlessness may result in juggling multiple tasks.
- [Say what?  Does what you say go in one ear and out the other?  Try listening comprehension strategies.](https://edielovesmath.net/say-say-go-one-ear-try-listening-comprehension-strategies/) - Listening comprehension is the ability to understand and make meaning of the spoken word. Listeners translate words that are heard and relate them to themselves in some way. These skills enable them to understand it, discuss it, and retell it using their own words. As abilities improve, proficiency grows and they become more effective communicators.
- [Extended Time - The most common testing accommodation for students with ADHD.  So what about it?](https://edielovesmath.net/extended-time-common-testing-accommodation-students-adhd/) - Extended time accommodations are given to students with disabilities who have significantly slower reading, writing, organizing, or processing. This typically results in 50% or 100% additional time allowed in testing situations. When used properly, it allows students to demonstrate their skills and amplify performance. They still require some level of automaticity (reading fluency). Students with
- [Experiencing trouble with following directions?  It might be auditory processing issues.](https://edielovesmath.net/experiencing-trouble-following-directions-might-auditory-processing-issues/) - Auditory processing transfers sound into the ear and is then interpreted through mental processing. When delays occur, breakdowns result in difficulties in following verbal instructions. It can exasperate the ability of students with ADHD to filter out noise in the classroom. Maintain structure and routines. Provide preferential seating (front of the classroom). Present short, specific
- [What is Executive Functioning?  Organizing, getting things done.  Here are strategies.](https://edielovesmath.net/executive-functioning-organizing-getting-things-done-strategies/) - Executive functioning abilities (cognitive processing) are mental skills to get things done. They help people organize and act upon information. These abilities are often a struggle for teens and young adults with ADHD. Planning Remembering things Paying attention Allowing someone to juggle multiple tasks These challenges become obstacles in completing tasks both in and outside
- [Off for the summer?  How to avoid the "Summer Slide."](https://edielovesmath.net/summer-avoid-summer-slide-reading-skills/) - Parents of teens and young adults with ADHD: Did you ever wonder how to improve retention? Continue learning during down times. Traveling on the Wayback Machine... Wow! My first day at a new school. I just have to wonder...Why is a math teacher in a reading class? It's okay. I was an Associate Clinic Director
- [Did you happen to notice that kids with ADHD have extra energy?](https://edielovesmath.net/happen-notice-kids-adhd-extra-energy/) - Are ADHD kids like the Energizer Bunny? ​ Traveling on the Wayback Machine... Ahhh...summer. Half a day working with 3-6 year olds with ADHD. Ha! Less than 10 kids and I have an assistant. This will be a walk in the park compared to my 30+ teenagers crammed into a small room. I wonder why
- [Yoga Impacts Attention and Behavior for ADHD (Research)](https://edielovesmath.net/yoga-impacts-attention-behavior-boys-adhd-research/) - "Mindfulness" is all the rage, but it's really just yoga. It seeks to harmonize mind, body, and spirit. Take a few minutes...experience the impact for hours. Warrior pose: Strengthens arms, thighs, and back. Stretches his flexors and abdomen. Improves balance and concentration.
- [How do we stop bullying?   Attentive teachers.](https://edielovesmath.net/stop-bullying-attentive-teachers/) - Is bullying a problem? Set the climate. Try day-one strategies. Continue to infinity. The continuing adventures of EdieLovesMath... Well, I've already taught math so student teaching will be a cake walk. An experienced teacher, a good-humored paraeducator, and me together...What could possibly go wrong? Why do I keep asking that!!! Day 1, the first period
- [Parents of teens and young adults with ADHD:  What do you do when there's bad behavior?  ](https://edielovesmath.net/621/) - "Casper, get off the couch. Casper, get off the couch. Casper, get off the couch! Casper, get off the couch!! Casper, get off the couch!!! CASPER, GET OFF THAT COUCH RIGHT NOW OR I'LL GET YOU OFF MYSELF!!!" Funny when it's someone other than you. Just imagine, my Rottweiler puppy outweighs me by 20
- [Mother and Daughter Work Together to Discover Success in Geometry!](https://edielovesmath.net/mother-daughter-work-together-discover-success-geometry/) - Another day in the wonderful life of EdieLovesMath... Vicky is one of my champion math students with ADHD. She and her mother Jane diligently did homework together every night. One night, like any other, the family was chowing down and discussing their day. There was one problem ruining this bucolic scene, The Winter Break Geometry
- [How do I help a child with ADHD in Algebra 1?](https://edielovesmath.net/help-child-adhd-algebra-1-2/) - How do I help a child with ADHD in Algebra 1? Math and ADHD are 2 words that don’t get along. Expect “acting out” instead. “Leave me alone” and “I don’t need help” reign supreme. What are you going to do? Give them what they want. Give her the ability to be in charge of
- [What do you do when students with learning disabilities or ADHD don't have an IEP or 504 plan?](https://edielovesmath.net/wht-students-learning-disabilities-adhd-doesnt-iep-504-plans/) - Students sometimes show up without an IEP or a 504 Plan (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973). They benefit from being actively engaged.Traveling on the Wayback machine to the world of math...Ahhh...heaven. Pre-algebra for 6th graders. What could be better than that? They’ll focus on the task at hand and will probably love math.
- [Can a student with ADHD who hates to read become a pleasure reader?](https://edielovesmath.net/can-student-adhd-become-pleasure-reader/) - The answer is: It depends on the kid, the book, and the village that is willing to create one. Luckily I started out as a Math teacher so by the time I rolled around to teaching English and reading, it was a no brainer. I just laughed when my kids said that they hated reading
- [What are the benefits of small class size?](https://edielovesmath.net/benefits-small-class-size/) - Students who receive reading instruction within smaller class sizes are more successful than those in traditional classrooms. Interventions with positive learning result by providing longer and more frequent instructional times. Traveling on the Way-Wayback Machine to my student teaching…Boy did I get lucky. I’m at one of the best colleges for education (+The
- [How can parents help their special ed children?](https://edielovesmath.net/358/) - Parental involvement is critical to the identification and instruction of your students/children (Southern New Hampshire University). This is particularly true in inclusion classes (general and special education students in the same class).Traveling on the Wayback Machine…Nothing prepares you for your first day as a Special Educator...Nothing! Why? Everyone’s favorite special education mom shows up before school even

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