Category Archives: ADHD & School
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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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IEP Step 7: Prepare for Your IEP or 504 Meeting
Posted on August 16, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School.By Eileen Bailey How should I prepare for the IEP/504 Plan meeting with my child’s school? How can I increase the odds of getting the best accommodations for him? You are the expert on your child. Let everyone at the meeting know that by taking the lead. Use information and documents from teachers and caretakers, […]
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Back to School and ADHD: New Research
Posted on October 5, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.Back to School and ADHD: New Research Adam Shapiro, ContributorRead this to uncover the story. HuffPost | The following is a guest blog by Dr. James Greenblatt. The practice of medicine is amazing, insightful and powerful—when it’s accurate. When it relies on falsehoods or incorrect interpretations, it leads patients and their families down rabbit holes. […]
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ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School
Posted on September 7, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students.By Healthwise Staff Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have difficulty in school, because their symptoms—inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity—get in the way of learning. Success in school is important for the development of healthy self-esteem and confidence. You can help your child succeed in school by: Working with teachers and other school personnel. […]
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Mom’s School Survival Guide
Posted on August 31, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & School, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Parent/child ADHD.By Sandy Maynard If you’re a mom with ADHD, the words “back to school” can make you quiver with anxiety. They elicit visions of endless papers to sign, car pools to remember, and homework assignments to help with. Also, you may have a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who has organizational problems of his […]
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