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Need Help in School? Seek Special Education Advocates for ADHD and Autism
Parents of teens with ADHD and Autism: Got a beef with your school about services or accommodations? A special education advocate can help smooth out the rough spots. These tips can help to find the right match for you.
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How is the Brain of Teens with ADHD Different?
People with ADHD have different brains than non-ADHD brains. No kidding! It has a smaller brain volume. There’s a different structure, function, and chemistry. What else?
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Autistic Adults Making Friends: How Can We Help?
Making friends is easy for some, but a struggle for others. If making and maintaining friendships is difficult, you can end up being socially isolated. Having difficulties with social skills, building meaningful relationships is challenging. These strategies can help at home, at work, and at play.
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ADHD and Autism: Warning Signs for Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities. Do you know what they are? Probably. Did you know that 60% to 70% of people on the autism spectrum have a learning disability? How about 20% to 30% of children and adolescents with ADHD have at least one learning disability? Let’s learn about it.
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Bullying, A Vicious Cycle for Teens and Adults with Autism
Teens with Autism are more likely to be bullied than their peers. Evidence shows that over 60% of children and teens with autism experience bullying. Unfortunately, it continues into adulthood. Stop the cycle with these research-based strategies.
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10 Vocabulary Tips to Increase Communication for Teens with Autism
Using the 4 types of vocabulary is key to successful communication. This is especially true for people with Autism. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are important for school, work, and everyday life. Using these 10 strategies, they can learn more every moment.
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7 Tips for Teaching Algebra 2 to ADHD Teens with Dyscalculia
ADHD teens with dyscalculia struggle with math understanding and calculations. Number-based operations are impacted too. Algebra 2 builds upon Algebra 1 and Geometry. Use these tips to teach Algebra 2 based on ADHD and competencies.
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Teaching Low-Functioning Teens With Autism: Reading Comprehension Skills
A growing body of research suggests that people on the Autism spectrum are at risk for reading and language disorders (NIH, 2022). This is especially true for low-functioning teens. Content-area reading comprehension is critical to academic success. These research-based teaching strategies help “our kids” to reach their fullest potential.
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9 Strategies to Prevent the Summer Slide for College Students with ADHD
College students with ADHD suffer learning loss during breaks. The Summer Slide is equated with K-12, but college ADHDers need more. These 9 strategies lead the way.
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Tips and Tricks for Taking Online Final Exams for College Students with ADHD and Autism
Online classes can be even more challenging for college students with ADHD and Autism. This results from the lack of immediate structure and feedback often found in traditional courses. The same holds true for online exams. Try these strategies to improve performance in online exams.
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