For Teachers
An educator who understands ADHD and learning disabilities can make a meaningful difference in children’s lives. Become that inspiring teacher your students will remember into adulthood with these specialized classroom strategies for addressing academic difficulties, encouraging focus, and ensuring appropriate school behavior.
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School Advocacy
“We’ve Made ADHD an Infraction:” An End to Zero-Tolerance Policies in Schools
It’s time to end zero-tolerance policies in schools, which disproportionately harm Black students...
Caregiver Blogs
“4 Simple Strategies to Help Impulsive Students Stop Blurting”
Use these ideas to spark your next brilliant behavior plan or classroom management...
Ask the Experts
Q: “What’s the Key to a Strong Teacher-Student Relationship?”
“A dialogue journal can enhance a teacher-student relationship and boost the confidence and...
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“How Educators’ Implicit Bias Stifles Neurodivergent Learners”
“A strengths-based, inclusion-focused pedagogy whereby teachers fundamentally believe that all...
For Teachers
Q: “How Can I Encourage Peer Kindness Toward My Students with ADHD?”
“Constantly correcting or negatively commenting on a student’s challenging ADHD-related behaviors...
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What I Wish My Son's Teachers Knew About ADHD
One mother shares what she wishes all teachers knew about the ADHD students in their classroom. Read...
School & Learning
The Roots of ADHD Motivation Problems — and How to Get Students Engaged in Learning
Motivation in children with ADHD is tied to how the brain perceives challenges, among other factors....
Executive Functions
The Educator’s Guide to Executive Functions: How to Understand and Support Students in Need
Executive functioning develops more slowly in students with ADHD. Teachers may notice delays in the...
For Teachers
Be That Teacher Who Breaks Through
Students with ADHD learn differently. This presents a challenge and an opportunity — for more visual,...
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
The 3 Rs of ADHD at School: Routines, Rules, Reminders
Never underestimate the power of a teacher who recognizes and harnesses the power of structure,...
For Teachers
How to Motivate (Not Demoralize) a Student with ADHD
In order to do their best in class, children need to be motivated and encouraged. Too many teachers...
For Teachers
7 Enlightened Methods for Teaching Students with ADHD and LD
Teaching methods and ideologies matter — a lot. For students with ADHD or learning disabilities, who...
For Teachers
A Free Back-to-School Master Class from ADDitude
Sign up below for instant access to ADDitude’s free 10-part ADHD master class for educators and...
Caregiver Blogs
“Neurodivergent Kids Are My Favorite Students”
“My neurodivergent kids give me complete creative freedom over how I teach. It’s like I’m working on...
Accommodations
20 Classroom Accommodations That Target Common ADHD Challenges
The best IEP is the one with accommodations designed for your child's very specific symptoms. Here...