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Top 10 Ways to Set Clear Expectations

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Pam

If a student isn’t taking the initiative and doing what is expected of them, the first question we must consider is whether they truly understand what they’re supposed to do. We can’t assume that students with challenges of ADHD or Asperger’s know what to do or how to do it, no matter how simple the task. Moreover, we can’t assume that they will [...]

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Sink or Swim?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Pam

You know there’s drama brewing when your child comes to you in tears or the conversation begins with “Mom … please don’t get mad!” There are those who would argue that students will learn what to do if we just step back and let them sink or swim. But, students with ADHD or Asperger’s have Executive [...]

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Students Learn When We Learn to Just Listen!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Pam

In past posts, I emphasized the importance of starting now to prepare our students for college, no matter what their age or grade level. I further emphasized that proficiency in the area of self-determination is an essential component of that process, and I challenged you to assess your child’s or students’ abilities in this area. What did you discover? If [...]

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[VIDEO] Homework, Writing Assignments and Tests: When Impulsivity Leads to Poor Performance

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Pam

This VIDEO is a continuation of the Homework without the Headache: Steps to Get it Done – STRESS FREE! series. Although it’s important to consider and rule out the possibility of an underlying learning disability, when a student performs poorly on tests, homework or writing assignments you should also consider whether the student’s ADHD or Asperger’s [...]

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Homework Without the Headache: 5 Steps to Get it DONE … STRESS FREE! (Part Two)

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Pam

A common complaint of parents and educators is that their ADHD or Asperger’s children or students aren’t doing their homework. Here’s the bottom line – without proper intervention, many students with ADHD or Asperger’s are simply not capable of managing it on their own, even if they are in high school or college. This doesn’t [...]

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Prepare Them For College – The Younger the Better!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Pam

A lot of attention is placed on helping students through the college admission process, particularly once they’re in high school. While this is certainly necessary, it should not be the sole focus of those of us raising or educating students with ADHD or Asperger’s. It’s equally as important, if not more so, to prepare our [...]

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