ADHD Toolkit – Diagnosis and Treatment of Children and Teens
For parents and caregivers who are just learning about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), this ADHD Toolkit will help you gain a basic understanding of the disorder and its diagnosis and treatment in children and teens. The toolkit includes quick fact sheets, infographics, podcasts, videos, a mini-course, and links to more in-depth articles and resources.
Read MoreADHD and Your Teens (infographic)
Teens with ADHD experience executive functioning challenges and require more support and monitoring from parents than teens without ADHD. This infographic provides tips on parenting in areas that may be unique to adolescents. For additional reading: Parenting Teens with ADHD fact sheet
Read MoreADHD and School: A Toolkit for Parents
This toolkit for parents provides strategies to help with school success. It includes resources tailored to ADHD struggles, such as how to create routines, how to set up a homework station, and how to structure home-school communication. Additional resources include customizable charts, a sample letter requesting special education services, an information card for teachers on…
Read MoreLife of a Teenager with ADHD (infographic)
This infographic identifies and compares the attitudes and emotions experienced by two teens with ADHD, from the time they wake up in the morning until bedtime. Using treatment for ADHD can make quite a difference in their day.
Read MoreIDEA vs Section 504 (infographic)
This infographic compares Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504, the laws that provide special education and other services for eligible children with disabilities in the United States. Questions answered include how the laws are legally different, where they apply, who they cover, what the eligibility criteria are for receiving services, and how…
Read MoreHomework Help for ADHD: Tips for Getting Started (infographic)
This infographic offers tips for starting homework successfully–including having needed supplies on hand, setting up space that works well with your child, removing things that distract, having good lighting, and helping your child read homework directions.
Read MoreHomework Help for ADHD
Homework can be a source of frustration and difficulty particularly for students with ADHD. As a parent, you can help lessen that frustration by creating an organized and comfortable space within your home for your child to do homework. This might be a kitchen table, desk, or even a floor mat. The best space is…
Read MoreQuestions and Answers
From Ask The Expert Webinar How can I begin to give my high school student more responsibility? Take an assessment of the roles and responsibilities that your child is responsible for and what you as a parent handle. These responsibilities can include waking up in the morning, medication management, finances, laundry, appointment reminders, and more. …
Read MoreScholarships & Financial Aid
Most college students will need financial assistance during their program of study. You should discuss any need for financial aid with the financial office of your prospect college or university. Parents of high school students attending private high schools should also discuss options with their student’s high schools for financial aid. Other Resources: Creating Options:…
Read MoreSucceeding in College with ADHD
Heading off to college and wondering how you’ll cope with your ADHD symptoms? First, know that you are not alone. Plenty of people who have ADHD or its symptoms have succeeded in college. That includes learning how to deal with issues of time management, emotional and social well-being, focusing in class, doing homework, and taking…
Read MoreDisclosing ADHD During the College Admissions Process
Many students and their parents are worried about disclosing ADHD when applying for college. However, doing so can be useful if any aspect of a student’s academic record is not competitive and was affected by a disability. The decision whether to disclose your ADHD during the admissions process is yours to make. Disclosing one’s disability…
Read MoreSelecting and Applying to Colleges for Students with ADHD
I have ADHD. Should I go to college? If you’re thinking about going to college, know that you’re not alone: as many as 5 of every 100 students entering college have ADHD, and having ADHD doesn’t stop you from making college a success. But before beginning the application process, take some time to think about…
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