This guide will walk you through the process of requesting and obtaining the support you need to thrive in your studies, whether you have learning disabilities, physical impairments, sensory impairments, chronic health conditions, psychological disorders, or other disabilities.
By understanding the unique challenges faced by children with ADHD, you can better support them in their journey.
When a child is diagnosed with ADHD, parents confront the difficult decision about which treatment(s) to pursue to best help their child succeed. While deciding on an initial treatment plan is important, equally important is establishing a plan to monitor how well that treatment is working on a sustained basis, regardless of what specific treatment(s) is being used. This is because children’s response to ADHD treatment often changes over time and a strong initial treatment response – be that medication treatment, behavior therapy, dietary treatment, etc., – provides no assurance that important treatment benefits will persist.
If your elementary school-aged child resists going to school, you’re not alone. Let’s explore this challenging issue and discover practical strategies to help your family overcome it.
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Receiving an ADHD diagnosis for your child can be overwhelming. As a parent, you may feel a mix of emotions and have numerous questions about how to talk to your child about ADHD.
Understanding this condition and learning how to explain it to your child in a positive way is crucial for their well-being and future success.
In this article, we explore some strategies and tips to help you successfully home-school your 5th grader with ADHD.
©2024 Harold Robert Meyer – All rights reservedhttps://www.addrc.org/ info@addrc.org Recognizing that career success isn’t solely contingent on higher education is vital if your son or daughter is hesitant about attending college. Alternative paths: Alternative routes such as associate degrees, certificates, and apprenticeships offer valuable, skills-based education tailored to specific career paths at a more affordable … Read more
Flunking out of school can be a devastating blow, filled with emotions and uncertainty about the future. One of the first challenges you may face is figuring out how to break the news to your parents. It’s essential to start by finding the right time and place to have this conversation with your parents. Choose a calm and private setting to have an open and honest discussion without distractions. It’s crucial to be prepared for their initial reaction, ranging from disappointment to anger. Remember that their response comes from a place of concern and love, even if it doesn’t feel that way. “There is also, “What do I tell the neighbors?” That’s their issue.
Starting school can be overwhelming for children, but you can alleviate their anxieties by familiarizing them with what to expect. Additionally, being prepared academically and socially enables your child to make a smooth transition into the classroom setting.
Executive functioning skills are essential to navigating the classroom and the social arena in college. To do well in your courses, you must be able to draw upon functional memory, focus, and observation to process and synthesize information from lectures and readings. To complete assignments and keep on schedule, you need time management, organizational, and goal-defining skills. All of these skills fall under executive function.
Executive functioning carries over into social settings, too. To effectively network and form valuable relationships, you need emotion control, observation skills, and self-awareness.