Category Archives: ADHD & School
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Graduation Gift Ideas for ADHD Teens
Posted on May 18, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Parenting, ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.Congratulations! Your ADHD teen has earned their diploma. Now for the next challenge: commemorating this milestone with a graduation gift that prepares them for a successful and organized life. Whether hunting for a practical present or a heartfelt keepsake, you are covered with this treasure trove of graduation gift ideas from ADDitude, ranging in price […]
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How Doodling Helps Kids With ADHD to Focus
Posted on May 11, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Parenting, ADHD & School.A friend of mine recently posted a photo on her Instagram account of neurographic art. My first thought was that it looked like doodling and it reminded me of my ADHD son’s constant doodling on his school notebooks and folders. The simple way to describe neurographic art is drawing (“neuro”) lines on a page to create various […]
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Preparing Students With ADHD for College
Posted on September 30, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.Students with ADHD face a “perfect storm” of challenges transitioning into college. Although they may have functioned well in high school with the support and scaffolding of parents and teachers, all that falls away precipitously when they begin on campus. College students are faced with multiple new challenges. These include a heavier workload with more […]
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5 Smart Ways to Help College-Bound Students With ADHD Succeed
Posted on September 9, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.The start of college is an exciting time for many teens and young adults, but it’s also a major adjustment, especially for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or other neurodevelopmental conditions. “As opposed to high school, university life usually requires a much greater degree of independence and self-reliance, something that individuals with ADHD may struggle […]
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7 Ways To Motivate A Kid With ADHD To Do Homework And Chores
Posted on September 6, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Parenting, ADHD & Routine, ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.1. A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way Start by meeting your kid where they are — and really listen to what they’re saying. When a child appears disinterested or unable to start a task or an assignment, try to identify anything that might be getting in their way. ADHD and anxiety often go hand in hand, and […]
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What Happens When ADHD Goes to College?
Posted on July 11, 2022 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.Facing College With ADHD: It Is More Than Just the Classroom Our program’s early experiences with college students with ADHD also shed light on the college transition being as much if not more of a test of students’ time management and organizational skills as it was about knowledge and intellect. Unfortunately, difficulties with the former often undermine […]
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What Will School Really Look Like This Fall?
Posted on September 14, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.A year and a half into the pandemic, the crucial and irreplaceable role that school plays in students’ lives has never been clearer. In contrast to last fall, when school buildings in some parts of the country closed for long periods (mostly in blue cities and towns), a consensus has emerged this year in favor […]
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How to Help Teenagers Keep Track of Their Stuff
Posted on September 9, 2021 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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Helping Students Develop Executive Function Skills
Posted on November 16, 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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The College Advice That Undergrads with ADHD Need to Hear Right Now
Posted on October 1, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Pandemic, ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.It’s the start of the fall 2020 semester — the weirdest one that most of us have ever seen. If you are a college student, by now you know whether you’re taking classes live, in a hybrid format, completely online – or not at all in favor of a gap semester or gap year. Though […]
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