School can be frustrating for a student with ADHD or executive function challenges. These articles are designed to help you navigate the school system and provide you with resources to reduce the frustration. The articles are for both parents and students.
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 [...]
BE A MENTOR, NOT A MEANIE: HOW TO POSITIVELY SUPPORT A CHILD WITH ADHD
A while back, one of my favorite blogging sites, Grown & Flown, published a heartfelt letter from a [...]
Procrastination: A Fault Or A Strategy?
Let’s admit it. We all procrastinate. Sometimes we put things off because we just don’t want to do them. Other times we [...]
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), [...]
Does a Student With ADHD Really Need To Use a Planner?
In a word, yes. When I meet with students to coach them through their ADHD or executive function challenges, one of the first questions [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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: [...]