Information on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is bountiful. When you are searching for information, it can be overwhelming to know what is the best advice. In these posts, I provide the resources and that my clients have found to be the most useful. This section is for both Parents and Students.
ADHD Interventions: How ADHD Or Executive Function Coaching Can Fit In
When parents decide that they need to seek help for their child who has ADHD or executive function challenges, they have a lot [...]
IEPs, 504 Plans, and College Accommodations Explained
Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash For K-12 parents, your child may have been granted an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or [...]
Create an ADHD Summer Practice For You and Your Child: 5 Summer Strategies for Children with ADHD and Executive Function Deficits
The school year has ended and the fun of a long summer break awaits. A break from homework and school will be great for [...]
Are You Prepared For Your Child’s IEP Meeting? – Here is a checklist
It is time for your child’s annual IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting. While these meetings can often be [...]
Your Child has ADHD: Don’t Try To “Fix” Things
When your child is diagnosed with ADHD or executive function deficits, it is natural to try to jump in and "fix" things [...]
Distance Learning and ADHD During the Pandemic: What Are the Takeaways?
The pandemic has certainly turned the world upside down. With schools across the nation just completing their first try at distance learning, [...]
25 Facts About ADHD in Students That Parents Should Know
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V), [...]
ADHD: 5 Back to School Tips for Parents
Every year, when school begins, I write an ADHD blog on how your child should prepare for school. This [...]
10 Summer Tips for Adolescents/Teens with ADHD
It is mid-summer! Where did the time go? It has been a nice break for both of you from homework, getting to [...]
Mindfulness, Meditation and ADHD
I am a big fan of the television show Mad Men. One of my favorite moments on the show [...]
ARE YOU A “TAKE AWAY” PARENT?
“Can I PLEASE have my phone back?” Have you ever taken away your ADHD child’s phone, computer, or tablet? You are not alone. Parents often use this [...]
WILL THE TIDE REALLY TURN FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS?: A View From An ADHD Coach
As an ADHD coach, I often get calls from parents of high school juniors. These parents are extremely concerned about their children’s academic performance [...]
HOMEWORK AND ADD/ADHD: What is the Parent’s Role in Elementary School?
Here it is – that awful word! HOMEWORK! So often dreaded by students. If a child has ADD/ADHD, [...]
ADHD and Girls: It’s not only about boys
ADHD is often thought of as a boys’ disorder. While the percentage of boys who are diagnosed with ADHD [...]
Getting Back Into the School Mindset: Create an ADHD Success List
Returning from an extended school break can be a drag for students with ADHD. Challenges with organization, prioritization, management, focus, or procrastination make [...]
3 Signs Your High School Student Needs an ADHD Coach
I am often asked, “How do I know if my high schooler needs an ADHD coach?” The short answer is – if you are [...]
The IEP or 504 is in place. Now what?
This article addresses the educational accommodations and modifications provided to P-12 students. If you are interested in college accommodations, see my article “College Accommodations: [...]
College Accommodations: How to make the most of them!
This article addresses the educational accommodations provided to college students. If you are interested in reading about educational accommodations and modifications for the P-12 [...]