According to the American Heritage Dictionary, advocacy is “the act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea or policy.’ For people with ADHD, advocacy becomes an important issue. Parents stand up for their children, attending parent teacher and IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) meetings in school. They talk with psychologists, educators and medical professionals to make sure their child receives the best care and the best education possible. College...
Read moreThe end of the school year is usually a busy time, for students, parents and teachers. For parents of children with ADHD this time may be a... Read more »
In grade school my eldest son was having great difficulty with his handwriting. He was referred by the school to see an occupational... Read more »
Both in education and in the workplace, the terms modifications and accommodations are used to describe changes made to help someone with a... Read more »
August 1 has always been the date that I begin to prepare for the upcoming school year with my children. I begin reviewing with them math... Read more »
Accommodations are adjustments or changes to educational procedures. When a child receives accommodations in school, the process may... Read more »
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
Children with ADD/ADHD are eligible to receive special accommodations and services in the classroom, based on the severity of the ADD and how much it... Read more »
For high school students with ADD/ADHD, tests can be a source of great frustration. Studying the night before certainly doesn’t guarantee that you... Read more »
Inattention is one of the major symptoms of ADHD, although it is still greatly misunderstood. Some experts believe that it is “over” attention,... Read more »
Kids with ADHD may have more trouble paying attention when they've lost sleep, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal Sleep,... Read more »