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I have a friend who is new to the whole special education process. Her daughter is turning 6 and she just got an ADHD diagnosis. She was completely overwhelmed by terms like “504,” “accommodations,” and “IEP process.” As a mom of three boys with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning issues –challenges that affect their ability... read more
Technology is all around us, providing for many of the conveniences we enjoy in a modern society. At the same time, a genre of technology remains shrouded in mystery and can be a serious source of frustration. The technologies that are designed to help individuals with learning challenges resulting from the effects of ADHD. Those... read more
Sometimes the greatest teachers do not know how best to motivate or support ADHD kids, despite their best efforts. It’s gotta be frustrating for them. They are trying to work with a child in the way that makes sense to them, and in certain situations, they may even feel like the child – and the... read more
Twenty years ago I didn’t understand anything about ADHD. Honestly, neither did most of the medical and scientific communities. As a wife, and a mother, I spent years trying to manage a household of ADHD without diagnosis, with no real understanding of the challenges facing us. It was like the cart leading the horse —... read more
3 Things to Teach Your Kids Now What should you say to your kids about their ADHD? When should you start talking about it? The answer is simple to parenting ADHD kids: teach what they can understand, and do it now. Education and awareness are important tools. Knowledge is power, and it can help your... read more
When all the accommodations in the world are still not working, how do you find out what options you have outside of your local Public School? Read on for 6 steps to help you assess specialized private schools, some thoughts on home school options for your child, and tips on how to make all of your options as affordable as possible. read more
We work so hard trying to keep our kids organized, manage their time and help them stay focused, that we don’t always recognize the toll this is taking on us, them and our families. How long can we keep it up, and at what expense? read more
6 Fundamental Steps ADHD is Manageable! That’s the message of the new e-book by ImpactADHD, “ADHD in Reality: Practical Tips FROM Parents, FOR Parents” The book is a basic primer about living with and managing ADHD. It may not always be easy, but we maintain that there are steps you can take to help... read more
How I Deal With My Husband’s ADHD Doing it all yourself — sometimes it’s just easier. Not having to worry about how it will get done, or even whether someone else will do it. Just get it done, and be done with it! At least that’s what I’ve always told myself. But in truth, it... read more
12 Things We Learned We have just returned from an exhilarating (albeit exhausting) weekend at the international CHADD conference (Children and Adults with ADHD). You probably know that we were selected as an Innovative Program for 2011 (after all, we’re so excited we’ve been screaming it from the roof-tops!), so we spent most of the... read more