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,Continue reading… Autism + Journaling = Empowerment
ADHD in Women: The Signs You Need to Know
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 femalesContinue reading… ADHD in Women: The Signs You Need to Know
ADHD Kids Running Wild? Practice Mindfulness.
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 theContinue reading… ADHD Kids Running Wild? Practice Mindfulness.
Is Your Autistic Child in College? Use These 5 Tips.
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) determinedContinue reading… Is Your Autistic Child in College? Use These 5 Tips.
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 teachingContinue reading… ADHD and Autism: Science and Reading
Change Your ADHD Brain. Play 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 criticalContinue reading… Change Your ADHD Brain. Play Chess.
ADHD & Autism: 5 Tips to Success in 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 skillsContinue reading… ADHD & Autism: 5 Tips to Success in Upper-Level Math
5 Tips to Improve Cognitive Function in College Students with ADHD
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 attentionContinue reading… 5 Tips to Improve Cognitive Function in College Students with ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (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 childContinue reading… Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Mainstreaming
10 Tips to Make Our Teens With ADHD and Autism (ASD) Pleasure Readers
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 ADHDContinue reading… 10 Tips to Make Our Teens With ADHD and Autism (ASD) Pleasure Readers