Capitol Hill Sometimes, I follow my instincts and just say “yes” to the most amazing opportunities. Attending the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)/Council for Administrators of Special Education (CASE) Special Education Legislative Summit was one of those moments. I am grateful I did. Over 200 special educators and administrators joined me in Washington, D.C.. Under … Read more
Do you wonder why your child behaves differently at home than at school? During workshops and private coaching, parents often ask why their child seems to hold it together all day long at school, and once they are home, it’s a very different story. I want to share some of the reasoning with you and … Read more
After almost a decade in the classroom, this past school year, I had quite a different change of pace. I took the year off to be home with my new baby girl. Now that she is ten months old, I’m gearing up to return to work for the new school year, which starts in early … Read more
Parenting a child with attentional, behavioral, or learning challenges requires you to know more, do more, and worry more. It’s hard to know: Are we enabling or supporting our child every time we try to help? What kind of boundaries can we set so our child feels independent yet responsible and accountable for their actions? … Read more
space Did you know that just about 10% of school-aged children have a diagnosis of ADHD? Knowing this, let’s consider the average class size of 23 students. That means that at least two students in a general education classroom are likely to have a diagnosis of ADHD. It’s also possible that this number is higher, … Read more
Do you feel this way? Do you feel this way? “Fidgeting is always a distraction!” “I’ve never had a student who actually fidgets effectively. They just play.” “Fidgeting is just an excuse to have a toy.” If any or all of these quotes about fidgeting in your classroom resonate with you, allow me to show … Read more
Join our Professional Development Training Programs – Summer Registration Now Open Learn to Support Parents, Teachers, and Students in Managing ADHD & Executive Function Challenges Since I began offering my Professional Development courses over ten years ago, I have noticed a surge in the awareness and interest in supporting students who struggle with ADHD and … Read more
Prepare Your Staff to Support Students with ADHD and Executive Function Challenges Classroom teachers are often overwhelmed as they do their best to support students with ADHD and Executive Function challenges while trying to teach the curriculum to their entire class. They often contact me for tools and strategies to help their struggling students. My … Read more
Is Your Teen or College Student Ready for ADHD Coaching? A Guide for Parents As I discussed in my previous blog, Unlocking Your Child’s Potential: The Power of ADHD Coaching for Your Teen or College Student with Executive Function Challenges ADHD coaching can be a powerful tool for helping children with ADHD and Executive Function challenges … Read more
Unlocking Your Child’s Potential: The Power of ADHD Coaching for Your Teen or College Student with Executive Function Challenges I speak with several parents each week who express concern and frustration that their child is not reaching their full potential and may not be working as hard as they could be. If you’re in this … Read more
Are you ready to finally figure out how to help your students struggling with ADHD? Did you know that executive function challenges impact all students with ADHD? These mental skills or processes, such as attention, planning, working memory, emotional regulation, and processing speed, are crucial for enabling us to work towards achieving our goals. Not … Read more
For the first time in many years, I did not attend the Annual International Conference on ADHD, sponsored by CHADD, ACO, and ADDA. I opted to embrace my new role as Grandma (Gigi, actually) and help my daughter with her new baby. A group of my ADHD Parent Coach Academy graduates attended and met one … Read more
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