322- "My Child's Handwriting Is So Messy!" Strategies for Improving Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia impairs handwriting & keyboarding, but also fine motor functions (like tying shoelaces), and so can affect self-esteem as well as academics. Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L, shares practical stra...
8 Sep 20201h 1min
321- Navigating the Life Stages of ADHD: Key Concerns in Diagnosing and Treating Adolescents
As Timothy E. Wilens, M.D., shares, preventive education, a proper diagnosis of ADHD and comorbid conditions, and the identification of "stress points" will ease the transition to adulthood and set te...
28 Aug 20201h
320- 2e 101: Understanding and Supporting Twice-Exceptional Children
Michael Postma, Ed.D., shares the latest research on the twice-exceptional brain, why children who are gifted and have a learning disability or disorder like ADHD often struggle with social-emotional ...
26 Aug 20201h 1min
319- Navigating the Life Stages of ADHD: Key Concerns in Diagnosing and Treating Children
Adelaide S. Robb, M.D., discusses the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, how to identify and manage common challenges, and best practices with an eye to improving children's outcomes in scho...
18 Aug 202059min
318- Rev Up Your Child's Executive Functions for a Successful School Year
If you've tried teaching executive function skills that never seem to "stick," there is good news: You can train your child's ADHD brain to pay attention and follow through with these strategies from ...
13 Aug 20201h 3min
317- Ready, Set, Pivot: How to Prepare Your Kids (and Yourself) for an Unfamiliar School Year
As schools prepare to reopen with some hybrid mix of in-person and remote learning — and a whole lot of uncertainty — Sharon Saline, Psy.D., helps parents address anxiety and set up daily routines tha...
6 Aug 202052min
316- "You're So Emotional!" Why ADHD Brains Wrestle with Emotional Regulation
Emotional dysregulation is often seen in people with ADHD, starting in childhood and lasting into adulthood. Understand how anger problems fit into attention deficit and effective treatments for learn...
5 Aug 20201h 1min
315- A Parent's Guide to Advocating Objectively at School When Behavior Impedes Learning
Children with ADHD are often labeled at school. Rachel Schwartz, Ph.D., BCBA-D, informs parents what to expect from a functional behavior assessment and how to advocate for objective language in your ...
4 Aug 20201h 1min
