ADHD Resources

2 11, 2015

3 Signs Your High School Student Needs an ADHD Coach

By Diane Sottile PhD|2020-02-25T02:56:00+00:00November 2nd, 2015|

I am often asked, “How do I know if my high schooler needs an ADHD coach?” The short answer is – if you are at the point where you are asking if your child needs an ADHD coach, then you have answered your own question – YES!”. ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder. Individuals with ADHD have an on-going pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with daily life. ADHD may also result in difficulties with executive functions (the cognitive processes used for planning and execution). There are three types of ADHD: inattentive (often referred to as ADD); hyperactive-impulsive; and combined inattentive & hyperactive-impulsive.[1] [...]

20 10, 2015

The IEP or 504 is in place. Now what?

By Diane Sottile PhD|2020-02-25T03:01:09+00:00October 20th, 2015|

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: How to Make the Most of Them” The IEP is in place. The 504 plan is complete. Is your child off to a good start? When I meet with parents this time of year, I always ask, “ Do you understand your child’s modifications and accommodations?” In answering this question, parents almost always assure me that they have a firm understanding of their child’s plan. After all, they spent numerous hours attending child study team meetings, or speaking with the [...]

20 10, 2015

College Accommodations: How to make the most of them!

By Diane Sottile PhD|2020-02-25T10:31:03+00:00October 20th, 2015|

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 student, see my article “The IEP or 504 is in place. Now what?” The long arduous process of acquiring college accommodations is complete. College has started and you are ready with an arsenal of support. Right??? Perhaps not. In my practice, I often find that college students don’t use the accommodations that the school has provided. What is going on? When I ask my clients about this, they often tell me “I don’t really know how to use them” or [...]

8 10, 2015

Fall Break Begins and The Honeymoon Phase Ends. Coaching the ADD/ADHD College Student Through the Semester

By Diane Sottile PhD|2020-02-25T03:03:18+00:00October 8th, 2015|

Remember that week in August when you sent your student off to school? Everyone was optimistic about the new school year. This year your student was going to better manage the deficits that come with ADD/ADHD. Promises were made to study harder, attend all classes, and get better grades. If problems arose, the tutoring center would be used, meetings with the professors would be had, and all would be well. Sound familiar? […]