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Unlocking Potential: How Simple Tools Can Transform Math for Students with Autism and Dyscalculia
Learning math can be challenging, especially for students with Autism and dyscalculia (math learning disability). Mastering basic math facts is essential for success in pre-algebra. It can be tough for students with these learning differences. However, with the right strategies and tools, teachers and parents can support their teens in mastering these skills. Let’s explore…
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Is Your Teen Ready for Algebra 1? A Must-Read for Parents and Teachers Supporting ADHD and Autism
Taking Algebra 1 in 8th grade can be a pivotal opportunity for students who are ready, but it’s not the right choice for everyone. For parents of teens with ADHD or autism, deciding whether this advanced math course is suitable can be particularly challenging. This decision requires careful consideration of your child’s individual needs, strengths,…
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11 Tips for Getting the Most from Your Request-for-Accommodations
Many of us in the disability community are familiar with the term “accommodation.” Accommodations refer to modifications in the environment, curriculum, or workplace that enable people with disabilities to have equal access. They play a crucial role in how we engage with the world. But how can we make the most of these accommodations? Here…
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Change Your ADHD/Autistic Brain. Play Chess.
Reasoning and logic aren’t typical strengths for people with ADHD or on the Autism Spectrum. They need to catch up with their non-disabled peers. Playing chess is a great way to do it. Fun too!
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10 Tips to Improve Grades of High School Students with Asperger’s Syndrome
74% of U.S. students with autism graduate with a diploma, compared to 86% of all students (Autism Speaks). What makes the difference? Grades. Teens and young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome often struggle in school. These research-based in-home and school strategies are winners.
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Feel Like Torture? 15 Writing Tips for College Students with ADHD
Writing at the university level can be a wonderful way to express creative ideas. The challenge for students with ADHD is that they are 5 times more likely to have writing problems. Getting their ideas and thoughts on paper can be a real struggle. Read on to learn strategies to improve the writing process.
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Bullet Journaling: The Answer to ADHD and Autism Organization Challenges
Bullet journals help both problem-solving and memory. They’re a journal/planner hybrid dubbed “the analog system for the digital age.” Here’s how to make them a positive part of your life with ADHD and Autism.
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6 Tips to Transform Teens with ADHD into Pleasure Readers
Teens with ADHD need reading skills beyond those developed for children. Their high school and college priorities are decoding, comprehension, and analysis. What about reading for the joy of it? This story is about creating a teen with ADHD who loves to read for enjoyment. Here are six tips on how to use librarians as…
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10 Homework Strategies for Teens with ADHD and Autism
Assigning adequate and appropriate homework is challenging. It’s designed to reinforce what students are taught in class. It also reinforces course content. At its best, homework provides preparatory reading and furthers understanding. Unfortunately, it can also be a meaningless activity designed to keep students busy. It’s especially controversial for students with disabilities. Here are 10…
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5 Tips to Survive the Adderall Shortage
On October 12, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a shortage of the ADHD drug Adderall. As of June 2023, there have been some signs of waning as they are assisting with anything they can do to increase supply. Here are tips to help survive in the interim.
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