ADHD Weekly, November 17, 2022
Connecting in Dallas #ADHD2022
After two years apart, the ADHD community assembles in Dallas, Texas, for the Annual International Conference on ADHD this weekend, to celebrate our strengths and many connections. This is the world’s largest gathering of ADHD professionals and individuals and families affected by ADHD. For the first time it is a hybrid conference, with attendees both…
Should Students Attend IEP Meetings?
Should students be included in IEP and other meetings to plan their academic accommodations? High school students are already invited to attend the meetings regarding their academics, but what about elementary and middle school students? Student attendance at meetings that determine services they will receive is part of teaching them self-advocacy. The Individuals with Disabilities…
When ADHD Impacts Your Child’s Academic Performance
Featuring Ann K. Dolin, MEd Students with ADHD often find math and writing challenging, because both subjects require extensive working memory. But almost any student can master writing and math with the right study hacks and strategies. Unfortunately, these important skills are not always taught in the classroom. Effective strategies can make the difference…