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Teens, ADHD, and Driving
…ADHD may affect their working memory—specifically forgetfulness and attention to detail. Your teen’s initial statement may be incomplete not because they intentionally left out details but because they forgot them…
ViewHealthcare Disparities and ADHD
…N., Ásgeirsdóttir, B. B., Branney, P., Beckett, M., Colley, W., … & Woodhouse, E. (2020). Females with ADHD: An expert consensus statement taking a lifespan approach providing guidance for the…
ViewNavigating AI Responsibly
…growth and success. Ten prompts to promote responsible student use of ChatGPT As we navigate the digital age, we can guide our children with ADHD toward responsible and ethical use…
ViewParenting Skills and Behavior Challenges
…at-risk for behavior problems because it might cause stigma. Although I am sensitive to this concern, it is far-and-away most effective to treat families by changing parenting when children with…
ViewGreen Time for ADHD
…state parks have tent sites that can be booked on short notice. Pick up books on local trees, birds, and plants at your local library. Use those books to explore…
ViewAfter the Storm: Weathering Disaster and Managing ADHD
…who has survived Hurricane Ian. Local and state agencies are working to restore the basics of water and sewer services, power and internet connections. National cellular phone companies have brought…
ViewHow We Survived as an Undiagnosed ADHD Family
…return. He hadn’t gone inside the neighbor’s house (she was impressed with his training), but he gave her my phone number so she could call me. I was embarrassed with…
ViewSection 504: What to Do When Your Child’s School Doesn’t Follow the Plan
…child’s 504 plan wasn’t followed because teachers either didn’t know what a 504 plan was or hadn’t even read the plan. “Teachers refuse to comply with the 504,” says a…
ViewWhat You Can Do When Your Child’s School Doesn’t Follow the 504 Plan
…child’s 504 plan wasn’t followed because teachers either didn’t know what a 504 plan was or hadn’t even read the plan. “Teachers refuse to comply with the 504,” says a…
ViewMemories of a Remarkable Parent and Educator: Chris A. Zeigler Dendy
…with knowledge of the classroom, state-of-the-art treatment information, and ADHD public policy. Chris was able to talk with any audience—clinicians, teachers, researchers, parents, policymakers, and the doubting public—and make a…
ViewTracking Homework Assignments
…distractions. Use noise-cancelling headphones or a white noise machine if there are unavoidable distracting sounds. Minimize electronic distractions. Keep phone away from the student’s work area and use electronic programs…
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