5 Common Issues Parents Face With Kids With ADHD
How families can cope with the difficulties of ADHD in children Children with ADHD often: Display defiant or disruptive behavior Become hyper-focused on things that excite them Lack executive functioning […]
3 Tips to Keep Your Child from Falling Behind in Virtual School
Key takeaways: There is a real danger of students falling behind in reading, writing, math, and science You can help your child by encouraging active learning Create an optimal learning […]
The Complete Guide to Florida Standard Assessments
Key Takeaways: FSAs are given to all public school students in 3rd – 10th grades FSAs determine if your child will progress to 4th grade FSAs may determine if your […]
7 Tips to Help Your ADHD Child Succeed in Virtual School
ADHD resources and support in Fort Lauderdale Key Takeaways: Students with ADHD may struggle more when attempting virtual learning Additional support services may be altered or suspended There are ways […]
8 Virtual Learning Challenges for Children with Learning Differences
Virtual learning has become necessary for many during the COVID-19 crisis Key challenges facing students with learning difficulties include: Trouble staying focused. Trouble following complex directions. Trouble working independently. Trouble […]
How to Approach Reading Delays
Why it’s important not to wait to get support Reading is a fundamental skill that every child should begin to master as early as possible. However, some children have a […]
What Does Your Child’s School Look Like This Fall?
As school districts release their health and safety plans for school this Fall, parents scramble to decide what learning environment is the best option for their child Every school district […]
No Classroom, No Problem: Tips for Managing the New School Year
Most school districts will be administering part-time or full-time distance learning this fall. Here are some tips to optimize your child’s home learning experience. Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of […]
Adjusting to a New Kind of School Year
Back-to-school time this year will be challenging for educators, parents, and especially children. Here are some tips to help prepare and set expectations.
How ADHD Impacts Older Kids
A national parent survey found that around 6.1 million children (9.4%) have ADHD. When many think of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they picture young children. However, around 3 million people with ADHD are between the ages of 12-17. There are many questions and some breakthroughs about how the condition changes as children get older and approach adulthood.
We look at what parents can expect of tweens and teens with ADHD.