(3 min read) When we see kids with ADHD struggle in math we often want to jump right in and fix the problem. We start bombarding them with advice, extra worksheets, and online videos without really knowing what problem we are trying to solve. Take a step back instead and refocus your energy. Focus on […]
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9 minute read How to we create realistic expectations of how much information kids with ADHD can take in and manage? To understand mental overload for students with ADHD we first need to look inward and assess ourselves. Then we can relate our personal knowledge and experiences to helping the student find balance.
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6 minute read Grades can be an inaccurate measure of knowledge I used to think grades were the ultimate identifier of intelligence. Smart kids got good grades. If a student got a bad grade then it was assumed they didn’t try hard enough. I defined my childhood and early-adulthood by grades. Getting A’s equaled being
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