Category Archives: ADHD & School
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Helping Students Develop Executive Function Skills
Posted on January 13, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Executive Function.By Gina DiTullio Executive function is an umbrella term in neuroscience to describe the neurological processes involving mental control and self-regulation. Executive functions control and regulate cognitive and social behaviors like controlling impulses, paying attention, remembering information, planning and organizing time and materials, and responding appropriately to social situations and stressful situations. Read the full […]
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Back to School: 5 Tips for Adult ADHD Students
Posted on December 16, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Natalia van Rikxoort, MSW, ACC Whether you are a first-time college student or returning to school after years in the workforce, going back to school as an adult can be an exciting, but daunting, prospect. Many ADHDers have anything but fond memories of the classroom but there’s no need for the college experience to be […]
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Q: How Can I Organize My Paperwork With an ADHD Mind?
Posted on December 12, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Organization, ADHD & School.By Leslie Josel Young adults with ADHD are commonly — and easily — overwhelmed with paperwork, including homework and bills. To conquer ADHD-related procrastination, you must first make the paperwork less intimidating. Here are strategies for breaking it down. Read the full article Please follow and like us:
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6 Tips for College Students With ADHD
Posted on September 23, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Keith Low Each year in August or September, thousands and thousands of students move away from the built-in structure and safety net of home to the freedoms and independence of college life. While it can be an exciting time filled with all sorts of possibilities for learning and growth, it can also be a […]
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How to Help Teenagers Keep Track of Their Stuff
Posted on September 5, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Executive Function.By Cheryl Maguire After a meeting at my twins’ high school, I encountered a mountain of water bottles, sweatshirts, jackets, lunch totes and more in that lost and found pile. Every year, families outfit kids with new back-to-school clothes and gear. How can we help make sure our kids bring it all back from school? “It […]
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Why Children With ADHD Need Structure and Routines
Posted on August 19, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD Routine.By Keith Low If you’re parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), you’ve likely heard how important it is to expose such children to routines and a structured environment. But what does that mean exactly, and how does structure help? With this overview, get a better understanding of why routines are the key to caring […]
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ADHD Back-to-School Prep: 10 Talks to Have for a Great School Year
Posted on August 15, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.By Annie Sofield Reed Set the tone for a successful school year for your student by having conversations with your child, his teachers, doctors, and the other important people in his life. Find out what to discuss here. Read the full article Please follow and like us:
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ADHD and Depression: What You Need to Know
Posted on April 1, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.By Peg Rosen At a Glance Kids with ADHD are at higher risk for depression. Depression can sometimes be misdiagnosed as ADHD. Depression can look different in kids who have ADHD. Read the full article. Please follow and like us:
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How Do Executive Functions Affect ADHD Students?
Posted on October 23, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, Executive Function.By Keath Low Executive functions are basically the management system of the brain. These mental functions which are thought to involve the frontal lobes of the brain help us organize and manage the many tasks in our daily life. The executive functions’ role is similar to a conductor’s role within an orchestra. The conductor manages, […]
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Help Your Child Embrace Change
Posted on August 30, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Parenting.By Carol Brady, PhD. Transitions can be difficult for kids with ADHD, who thrive on structure and familiarity. Here, six ways to make change less scary, from making sure they’re prepared to employing helpful technology. Life is filled with new adventures for young kids with ADHD. Change is always on the way, and our kids have […]
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