ADHD

To watch as a podcast episode, click here https://youtu.be/m29_ozCBUeM Does homework feel like a never-ending battle in your home? Does your child struggle with reading, writing, or paying attention in school? You’re not alone. Many bright, capable children face challenges with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. The good news? With the right strategies, support, and interventions,…

Unfortunately, many children with dyslexia are mistakenly diagnosed with ADHD   It’s easy to confuse dyslexia and ADHD, as both conditions can lead to difficulties in the classroom.    However, while they may share some overlapping symptoms, dyslexia and ADHD are distinct conditions that require different approaches to treatment.    Unfortunately, many children with dyslexia…

Halloween masks can be great fun, but there are students in every school who are wearing “masks” all year long. When Behavior Hides a Reading Problem Mike was funny and gregarious. He showed his smarts in class discussions, but when it came to doing any kind of seat-work, he could be found entertaining his classmates.…

You made it!  This year more than ever, with all the changes that the Coronavirus has brought, the end of the school year is a big relief. I remember the excitement of the last day of school – both as a student and as the parent of school-age students.  No more worries about getting to…

From Break to Meltdown in 30 seconds – How Did that Happen? At mile 20 of a 21-mile bike ride, my husband and I stopped to take a little break.  It had gotten warm and we wanted to remove a few layers.  When we started riding again, my legs let me know that “enough is…

My son was a music major in college and is currently in the music industry as Production Coordinator and Tour Manager.  If you know any really gifted musicians, then you probably understand what we mean when we refer to the “musician personality.” Musicians often seem to be in real need of a manager as their…

We recently tested two boys with very similar learning strengths and challenges.  In testing, they both had good attention, but one became squirmy in his chair whenever he had to read. The squirmy little guy had been diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder without Hyperactivity).  He was never a problem in class, but was reported…

I remember playing Hide-and-Seek as a kid. Our very best games were down at the state park by the beach because there were lots of fun places to hide. We got such delight out of fooling our friends with a really great hiding place. In the right context, hiding can be fun. But hiding your…

Pay attention!  Pay attention!  Pay attention! How many times can you tell a kid to pay attention before they finally get the message?  For some parents and teachers, it feels endless. Having worked with thousands of struggling learners over the years, I recognize that ADHD is a real and sometimes a devastating challenge for families.…

Attention challenges are really hard to understand – even for students who have them.  They have good intentions, and then find themselves daydreaming or doing something else when they should be working. A parent recently shared with me that her son, who has auditory processing, reading, math, and attention challenges, is in an intervention class…