From ADHD and dyslexia to autism, the number of diagnosis categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the last fifty years. With so many people affected, it is time to revisit our perceptions of people with disabilities. Read more ›
Belonging in the classroom means ensuring that all students feel welcomed, comfortable, and part of the school family.
Elementary school educator Michael Dunlea teaches in an inclusion classroom where many students have learning differences that can pose a challenge to connecting with others. Building a culture of belonging has become his greatest priority. Read more ›
In his book Normal Sucks, Jonathan Mooney, a neurodiverse writer, advocate, and father, offers the radical message that we should stop trying to fix people and start empowering them to succeed.
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Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide use their backgrounds in neurology and education to debunk the standard deficit-based approach to dyslexia. People typically define “dyslexia” as a reading and spelling disorder. Read more ›
It’s important to know what your strengths are so you can use them in ways that help you, your friends and family at school and home.
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It’s important children with learning differences to take time to recognize and celebrate their strengths.
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Executive function is the mechanism by which our brains manage and prioritize our thoughts, working memory, emotions and actions; Harvard researchers call it our brain’s air traffic control system. Given the incidence of executive function issues in youth, as a byproduct of or co-occurring factor in youth mental health, it is critical for parents and educators to place greater support to help students improve their executive functioning. Read more ›
Building a learning environment structured to support learners with ADHD can help boost student confidence and academic achievement.
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A tool to help youth with ADHD discover, appreciate and talk about their many strengths.
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Review our ADHD Behavior Checklist for insight into common behaviors of ADHD that may describe your child.
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