ADHD
Special Needs
Could your Child Benefit from a Fidget Spinner
These days, you can’t pop into the gas station or stop by a Target without seeing multiple sizes, colors and designs of last year’s...
Ask the Teacher
Common Misconceptions about ADHD
“Isn’t everyone a little ADHD?”
“Those kids just don’t want to sit still.”
“Girls don’t have ADHD.”
“I was the same way when I was in school,...
Special Needs
Common Misconceptions about ADHD
“Isn’t everyone a little ADHD?”
“Those kids just don’t want to sit still.”
“Girls don’t have ADHD.”
“I was the same way when I was in school,...
Special Needs
Good Intentions Won’t Cure ADHD
"My son/daughter was just diagnosed with ADHD. Medication is not an option. What other things can I try?"
I see this quote, almost verbatim,...
Education
Coping with Distractions in Kids with ADHD
The buzz of overhead lights. A classmate kicking a chair. The tick tock of the clock. The smell of lunch being readied. While the...
Blog
6 Ways I Wasn’t Prepared For A Special Needs Child
I am often called upon to meet with parents who have a newly diagnosed 2e child. 2e, or "Twice Exceptional" is a broad term...