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

Normal Attention Span Expectations By Age

"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

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?

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

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

ADHD Organization Tips for Students

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

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

How to Manage Holiday Cabin Fever for Kids with Hyperactivity

As much fun as it is to spend time with your kids when they’re home from school for the holidays, it can also be exhausting. That’s especially the …