My son was recently diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He’s seven-years-old and often has trouble focusing in class. It seems like he’s getting in trouble every day, either for being disruptive or for distracting the other kids. Read more ›
James, a middle-schooler, comes home from a long day at school and looks forward to downtime playing video games. After dinner, he searches for 15 minutes to find the scrap of paper where he wrote down his homework assignments, while his mother does the same, providing help that he does not appreciate.
Upon finding the scribbled down assignment, three paragraphs on the night’s social studies reading, James shuts down. Read more ›
Is your child struggling with the same behavior challenges in school without making progress? Does he or she have ADHD-like symptoms?
You’ve just received a report from the teacher saying that Derrick had another bad week – he was too distracted to complete his work, he constantly interrupted the teacher, and he continues to bug the kids around him. You’ve talked to the teacher until you’re blue in the face and time outs just aren’t effective. What do you do? Read more ›
“She won’t sit still at the dinner table.” “He pulls his sister’s hair and provokes her when I’m driving.” “He wants to crash into everything.”
Wiggly, squiggly kids are challenged to conform to standards that are socially acceptable and keep them safe. Yet fidgeting for them is purposeful. In fact, we all must fidget a little bit to keep ourselves alert. Without movement, our arousal system goes down. Think about sitting perfectly still for 30 minutes without some kind of shifting. You’ll likely be challenged.
For children with sensory challenges, simply saying, “Stop fidgeting!” or “Keep your hands to yourself” is unlikely to help. Your child needs movement. The question is: How can you allow your child to move and behave in a socially acceptable manner? Read more ›
A planner can make a big difference for a child with ADHD symptoms. Watch this video for tips on how to use this invaluable tool. Read more ›
Organization is key, especially for a child with ADHD symptoms. This video offers some helpful techniques for organizing your child’s catch-all backpack. Read more ›
How can you help your child break a reading assignment into manageable tasks? Watch this video for guidance. Read more ›
This video explores how to create structure, such as a schedule or task list, to enable your child to focus. Read more ›
This video explores the ways in which you can create structure and adapt your environment to help your child succeed. Read more ›
How can use to help your child develop the skills and habits she needs to be successful? Learn some proven strategies in this video. Read more ›
