Category Archives: ADHD & School
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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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Consistency, structure key to ADHD students’ remote learning success
Posted on September 14, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD Routine.By Shawna De LaRosa Children with ADHD often do better in the structured school environment, where there are consistent transitions and other students off which to model their behavior. They are also surrounded by educators who can help manage their behavior and provide social-emotional support. At home, parents can emulate this setting by carving out learning […]
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Uncertain and Anxious About the Fall?
Posted on August 13, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.By Sharon Saline Psy.D So far, 2020 has been a bit of a bust for many teens and young adults with (and without) ADHD. Facing an unclear fall semester, everything continues to look upside down…But instead of persistent worried thoughts, you can control and lower the volume on your anxiety by shifting to curiosity. While […]
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Preparing Kids for Virtual Schooling
Posted on August 7, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.By Bea Moise Schools are still deciding how they will proceed for the upcoming school year, and some have already agreed to move forward with virtual schooling…Parents with children that have learning differences such as Autism, ADHD, or Dyslexia will have a harder time helping kids manage their executive function skills at home while learning […]
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How Neurodivergent Students Are Getting Through the Pandemic
Posted on June 4, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School.By Madeline St. Amour Amber Nicole Wolfe had settled into a daily routine that worked well for her. She would go to her classes in American Sign Language at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado, then go to the American Sign Language lab to do her work. Then she would go home and relax. The […]
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How ‘regular school’ parents can homeschool their kids
Posted on March 23, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Parenting.By Matt Villano, CNN The most important caveat about temporary homeschooling is that it simply isn’t school. Kids accustomed to the school environment won’t be as focused. Lessons won’t be as professional as the ones they’re used to getting. And since local governments are encouraging everyone to minimize interactions with others, socialization will be tough. […]
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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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