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ADHD comes with a lot of highs and lows. Many people with this cognitive difference find it to be a source of energy, creativity, and spontaneity. But it can also lead to plenty of learning challenges. For kids, teens, and adults, it’s important to find the right support—which may include medication, therapy, and one-on-one help, ...

When you’re dealing with an ADHD diagnosis for you or your learner, it can be validating but nerve-wracking. You may have more questions than answers. Most importantly: how do you find the right ADD help for you or your learner? ADHD (also known as ADD) can come with enormous reserves of imagination, curiosity, and energy. ...

A love of reading can open doors to imagination, discovery, and empathy. Many learners with ADHD don’t fall in love with reading right away—but with proper reading help, anyone can become a lifelong reader. How do you transform reading struggles into triumphs, especially when dealing with ADHD? While there’s no quick fix, it’s always useful ...

Our brains are incredibly complex machines—and executive function makes this machine run smoothly. But what is executive function, and why do people with ADHD struggle with it? Understanding executive function challenges are essential to finding the right ADD or ADHD help for your situation. “Executive function” describes a set of crucial cognitive processes that we ...

ADHD (also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADD) can be a rollercoaster for those who experience it. People with this neurodevelopmental disorder can often draw on enormous reserves of creativity, energy, and spontaneity. While at other times, they may find themselves drowning in disorganization, racing thoughts, and impulsive decisions.  For learners with ADD ...

Living with ADHD means finding creative solutions to challenges at school, at work, and in life. Sometimes, these strategies work for a while, but do not provide long-term solutions. Approaching these challenges with a sense of curiosity, creativity, and good humor can be crucial for finding the right ADHD help.  Our understanding of ADHD has ...

Understanding ADHD is an essential first step for kids and adults who live with it. It helps to understand the challenges as well as the unique potential that comes with this condition. Let’s explore the difference between ADD vs ADHD, common ADHD symptoms, and how symptoms can appear for kids vs. adults.  Attention deficit hyperactivity ...

Curious to learn more about common learning disabilities? Check out our latest blog post about three of the most common types of learning disabilities, including what parents should look for and how students tend to “work around” the problem before it’s identified and addressed.

Here’s one way to look at learning: At some point your parents shifted from solving your problems for you to teaching you how to solve them yourself. Maybe they taught you how to do your own laundry, fix your bike chain, make a snack, or budget your allowance. They shared their knowledge, but in order ...

ADDitude Magazine shared a great article about the many ways ADHD manifests in boys—beyond hyperactivity and impulsivity. The following traits are especially prevalent in the adolescent years: 1. Struggles with “self-directed” talk 2. Difficulty sustaining attention on things that aren’t viewed as interesting (and hyperfocusing on things that are!) 3. Weak episodic memory 4. Difficulty ...