Here are some ways to keep track of assignments and allot adequate time for studying. https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/choosing-starting-school/leaving-high-school/11-steps-to-help-college-students-with-adhd-create-a-time-management-system
Developing emotional regulation and problem-solving (executive functioning skills) is key to instilling “grit”. https://lindastade.com/grit-for-kids/
Here are some simple strategies for using color-coding systems to help with organization, planning, and prioritization of tasks. https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/7-color-coding-tips-to-get-your-child-organized?view=slideview&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg&fbclid=IwAR1WJDugMxMLeuvepG86v4dtPuN-i-59_vSXgaJpkafEoJSU5n3JdHObO2U
We now know that speaking more than one language has many benefits that can include better brain engagement, stronger executive functioning skills, and delayed onset (by as much as five years) of dementia and Alzheimers. https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/46188/why-multilingual-people-have-healthier-more-engaged-brains?fbclid=IwAR0f0RnCobnS1paMi0EqBZIA5obkrkXxn0meS1DkNicMp6iuGPyauhdarOA
I find that many students who have been diagnosed with ODD actually have some type of anxiety disorder. Consequences for behaviors viewed as willful and within their control, then make their anxiety–and their behavior–worse. When behaviors stem from anxiety, the underlying anxiety must be addressed in order for those behaviors to improve. Read the full …
Here are some basic tips to help students who are having difficulty in math. However, there are three different types of dyscalculia. A thorough evaluation can identify which type the student is experiencing. Then, we can also identify exactly what accommodations and interventions will be most effective for that student. Read the full article here.
This study showed that engaging in memory training with the method of loci strategy 30 minutes a day, five days a week for six weeks improved brain connection patterns and memory. “The results align with the idea that our brains are highly plastic and continuously change and adapt. This is showing that the act of …
“When students believe their intelligence can grow and change with effort, they perform better on academic tests. Students from low-income families were less likely to hold a growth mindset than their more affluent peers. However, if a low-income student did have a growth mindset, it worked as a buffer against the negative effects of poverty …
“These students can be far more talented and gifted than they often seem. They are full of creativity, play, spontaneity, and cheerfulness. They tend to be resilient, generous of spirit, and glad to help. They usually have a “special something” that enhances whatever setting they are in. Look for these positive characteristics and find an …
“The evidence suggests that what works is not therapy that focuses on the child — such as play therapy — but coaching and training for the parents. That does not mean that the parents were the problem in the first place, it means that the parents have been dealt a particularly difficult assignment, and the …