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Family Gathering Survival Tips for Families with Hyperactive Kids

November 12, 2019

Children with ADHD and other hyperactive kids can have difficulty navigating family gatherings. This is especially the case during the holidays when […]

October is Learning Disabilities/ADHD/Dyslexia Awareness Month. What Can You Do to Make a Difference?

October 21, 2019

"Awareness is the greatest agent for change." — Eckhart Tolle Within the United States, approximately one in five children experience attention and […]

Normal Attention Span Expectations By Age

July 8, 2019

"Pay attention!" "Focus!" "Just two more pages, then you can take a break." Sound familiar? Virtually all parents have tried pleading with their kids […]

Helping Students with Summer Fever Stay on Task

May 7, 2019

His eyes wander when teachers talk to him. She starts fidgeting after a minute of focus. Students with ADHD fight a daily battle to stay on task, and […]

Visual Timers for Test Taking: Friend or Foe?

April 29, 2019

Learners with special needs, particularly those with attention disorders, may suffer from test anxiety. Timed tests force students to work quickly […]

Tips to Improve Listening Skills in Kids with ADHD

February 21, 2019

Having ADHD can make a classroom experience difficult for any child, especially when it comes to listening. Luckily, there are some steps that […]

Dating Tips for Teens with ADHD

February 7, 2019

ADHD Organization Tips for Students

January 31, 2019

The ADHD brain is just wired a little differently. Students with ADHD may be bright, motivated and hard-working while still struggling with […]

How to Design a Behavior Chart that Works

January 11, 2019

Behavior charts are one of the fastest and easiest behavior modification tools available today. Most children love the immediate feedback these […]