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
The Educational Crisis in Our Juvenile Justice System
Learning Challenges are Over-represented in the Juvenile Justice System According to the National Center on Education, Disability and Juvenile Justice, more than 125,000 youth … Read More
Olympic Champion Simone Biles Refuses to be Stigmatized by ADHD
Simone Biles has won a total of nineteen Olympic and World Championship medals and is now the most decorated American gymnast. She had many … Read More
What We’ve Learned About Trauma and Learning Challenges
What are traumatic events? The National Child Traumatic Stress Network defines a traumatic event as “a sudden and unexpected occurrence that causes intense fear … Read More
What If? – I have ADHD but I don’t let it stand in my way
That phrase, spoken more than fifteen years ago by my then-ten-year-old son, still brings tears to my eyes. He wrote this to his teacher … Read More
Is your Student Lacking Emotional Intelligence?
You’ve witnessed the scenario, the semester starts off smoothly and the student is doing pretty well. The assignments are not too difficult and the … Read More
Figuring Out How We Learn Best: Don’t Change the Peg, Change the Hole!
There is an old saying that “a square peg won’t fit in a round hole.” Yet much of education, especially for those of us … Read More
Why is Checking-In an Important Part of ADHD/EF Coaching?
Checking-in is one of the most important parts of the ADHD/Executive Functioning-coaching models. It is one of the primary differences that separate life coaching … Read More
Shire Announces Sixth Annual Scholarship for Individuals With ADHD
Intended for U.S. Audience Only – Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announces the launch of the 2016 Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship. The scholarship … Read More