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