Posts Tagged ‘teenagers with ADHD’
Strengthen Executive Function Skills During Distance Learning
Could improvements in these critical skills be one of the silver linings for children attending school remotely? Here are strategies and tools that can help to offset weaknesses related to ADHD and foster independence. by Carey A. Heller, PsyD With the continued pandemic, many children have to be responsible for logging into Zoom…
Read MorePat Hudak of NoVa/DC CHADD Is CHADD’s New President
Patricia M. Hudak, PCC, BCC, the former chair of the CHADD Northern Virginia and DC (NoVA/DC) chapter of CHADD, was installed as president during CHADD’s annual board of directors meeting in June. CHADD is the nation’s largest organization for individuals and families affected by ADHD. It has 107 local groups throughout the United States and…
Read MoreBetter Self-Care in the Age of COVID
Are you—and members of your family—overwhelmed, burnt out, tired of this pandemic? For people of all ages, the key to improving life in the now normal is to find some inner calm and spaciousness and hang out there for a bit. by Sharon Saline, PsyD Summer is supposed to be fun and carefree,…
Read MoreTelehealth for Teens and Young Adults with ADHD
Daily life during this pandemic continues to be unsettled and disrupted. Here are some suggestions if you find it affecting the emotional well-being of family members in this age group. by Carey A. Heller, PsyD How is your teen or young adult with ADHD doing? Does she feel anxious about the uncertainties due…
Read MoreNavigating a Summer at Home
How do you structure an alternative summer with activities your child or teen (and you) can enjoy? These strategies offer the added benefit of helping to improve their executive function skills. By Carey A. Heller, PsyD My previous post shared some ideas for developing a summer plan as well as an example of…
Read MoreHow Do You Teach Online Etiquette?
Perhaps your child or teen with ADHD struggles socially, especially in the virtual world. These groundbreaking strategies can help you teach the critical skills they need. by Caroline Maguire, MEd, ACCG, PCC Each virtual environment, just like each real-world environment, has its own social norms and situational expectations. A joke told to a…
Read MoreYour Child’s Online Etiquette
Does your child with ADHD have trouble with socializing in the virtual world? Start a conversation using these five tips. by Caroline Maguire, MEd, ACCG, PCC Your daughter keeps asking irritating questions on Zoom. Your son is shouting, swearing, and belittling the other kids while playing online videogames. You hear your daughter’s friends…
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