” I have a lot of trouble remembering the facts on a test, even if I have gone over them many times.”
” I understand the material but it is very hard for me to write about it in an essay. My mom always has to help me.”
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Monthly Archives: February 2015
Strategies to Support Writing with ADHD
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Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann
Writing poses challenges for many individuals with ADHD and/or executive functioning (EF) challenges. One prior post on this blog discussed the many skills required for writing, all of which can be impacted by ADHD and EF issues. Another prior post outlined five strategies,
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New Research on Mindfulness and ADHD
by Liz Ahmann
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Mindfulness and ADHD – An Evidence-based Non-pharmacological Intervention
Mindfulness was a hot topic at the CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) Conference as well as at Learning and the Brain this past year.
And it’s no wonder!
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Writing and ADHD: Explicit Strategies
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannWriting can be particularly challenging for individuals with ADHD and/or executive functioning (EF) challenges for many reasons, as explained in a recent post on this blog.
This blog post will outline five key areas related to writing in which explicit instruction can enormously benefit students with ADHD and EF issues,
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ADHD and Writing Assignments
by Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann
“I hate writing!”
“It takes me forever to write!”
“I never write long enough papers!”
“My papers are always too long!”
For many people with ADHD, writing is a challenge. In fact, a study of 5,718 children from birth to age 19 found that children with ADHD are at a five times greater risk of having writing problems than children children without ADHD.
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