Do You Know Your ACE Score?
Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences An adverse childhood experience (ACE) describes a stressful or traumatic experience in a person’s life occurring before the age … Read More
Getting School Accommodations for Your ADHD or LD Child
Many children with ADHD / ADD experience significant academic difficulties. Parents need to be aware of the special educational services that public schools are required to provide by law. Children with ADHD / ADD may be eligible for special services under Part B of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). There are essentially two paths that can be used to provide special services for students with learning disabilities.
How Exercise Can Help Alleviate ADHD Symptoms
One of the best ways for children and adults to help reduce the symptoms of ADHD is exercise. Physical activity can help focus, it … Read More
How to Create Better Learning Experiences for ADHD Students by Understanding Their Learning Styles
As they grow and develop, children depend on all of their senses to learn. However, researchers have long understood that a child learns better … Read More
Sir Richard Branson – ADHD Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
Virgin Founder and adventurer Sir Richard Branson has dyslexia and ADHD—but that has not stopped him from building a major record label, owning a … Read More
How Toxic Stress Derails the Developing Brain
Scientists are discovering the physiologic connections between adversity, stress and academic performance. Children living in poverty are particularly at risk. They often endure toxic … Read More
Researchers Get Closer to Finding the Genetic Mechanism for ADHD
Genetics are known to play a strong role in the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, identifying the precise path from a malfunctioning gene … Read More
Dyspraxia – the Little Known Learning Difference
Although dyspraxia is fairly common, most people have never heard of the condition. Children with dyspraxia may have difficulty performing physical tasks such as … Read More
A Special Genius: ADHD and Success
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing … Read More
Apps for Students with Learning & Attention Issues
In today’s world, apps are indispensable. They give us directions to keep us from getting lost, allow us to manage our money, and a … Read More