Part 2 of the series “Understanding ADHD: Why Diagnosis Matters More Than You Think” This is Part 2 of my series on why an ADHD diagnosis matters. In Part 1, “Why an ADHD Diagnosis Isn’t a Label – It’s a Lens”, we explored how naming ADHD provides clarity and understanding rather than limiting children. Today, … Read more
Understanding ADHD: Why Diagnosis Matters More Than You Think (Part 1 of 2) This is Part 1 of a two-part series on the importance of accurate ADHD diagnosis. Today, we’ll explore why naming ADHD is not a label that limits a child, but a light that helps families understand behavior, reduce shame, and access meaningful … 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
How ADHD Can Affect a Child’s Ability to Focus For a child in school who struggles with ADHD and or sensory issues, just being able to truly HEAR what the teacher is saying, FOLLOW the visual information presented, and in some cases, WRITE DOWN the necessary information to review later can be a big challenge. … Read more
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