ADHD Support
I recently shared my blog, Train All Teachers About ADHD Challenges, on social media. I want to address one of the responses my article received since I know that, in one form or another, this person verbalized a concern that many parents and educators have. The commenter wrote, “If a child won’t, cannot, or has … Read more
Teaching the Art and Value of Fidgeting and Movement to Improve Focus and Reduce Distracting Behaviors I have been doing a lot of Professional Development in school districts these last few weeks in preparation for the new school year. As I ask teachers what some of their most significant challenges are, one of their top … Read more
It is time to train ALL teachers on how to Understand and Support Students with ADHD, Executive Dysfunction, and Behavioral Challenges. Teachers and their students deserve it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.8% of school-age children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Most of these children are educated in the general education classroom, … Read more
Parenting is hard. Parenting neurodiverse children is even harder. I have helped thousands of parents turn their chaotic, stressful homes into ones where love, connection, and compassion have helped their children thrive and the whole family enjoy happiness and peaceful times. When children are struggling with the very real challenges that accompany ADHD, it is … Read more
Teachers and related Professionals want to help children but don’t always have the necessary knowledge or resources. I was asked to contribute an article to Dystinct Magazine. In the article, I offer specific strategies that teachers and related professionals can use to support their students with ADHD in the classroom. In addition to the strategies I outline in … Read more
One of the most commonly prescribed treatments for ADHD is stimulant medication, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) or amphetamines (Adderall). However, for children who have never taken ADHD medication, the prospect of starting stimulant medication can be overwhelming and confusing. Parents often ask me how they can best prepare their children to take ADHD stimulant medication … Read more
What is the relationship between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)? Parents often reach out to me for support when their otherwise bright, wonderful children behave in ways they find challenging, disrespectful, and unproductive. Understandably, they want more calm and compliance – not to mention less arguing and stress! After all … Read more
Being Consistent and Following Through As a consistent parent who sets limits and boundaries, you can help your child feel safe and confident. When a child or teen knows that you will follow through on your word they will have a sense of boundaries and will know what to expect. Does this sound like you? … Read more
Here are 10 essential steps to improve the care, support, and outcomes for children with ADHD. 1. Understand the Social/Emotional impact of ADHD on learning, motivation, behavior, and the family system. 2. Create a uniform, comprehensive diagnostic procedure for assessing ADHD, including full family history, medical assessment for allergies and sensitivities, cognitive assessment, and observation … Read more
Parenting is hard! And when you are parenting a child with challenges such as ADHD, it can be very confusing and frustrating. • Am I enabling or supporting my child when I try to help? • What kind of boundaries will encourage growth and not just feel restrictive? • What kind of consequences will build … Read more
I was an active member of my school’s PTA over 20 years ago. I became aware that my district was using a highly regarded balanced literacy/whole language reading program to teach children how to read. This same program was being used in most schools nationwide. As parents, we were concerned that our children were not … Read more
When students with ADHD need academic and organizational support, parents often (and understandably) supply it. But how much support is too much? When does it become enabling? And how can you help your child learn self-advocacy skills to develop independence? Please visit ADDitude Magazine to read my full article where I outline 3 strategies to … Read more
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