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
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