I bet most parents of young ADHDers have gotten at least one concerned note or call home from school. For some kids, it’s just that they keep forgetting necessary supplies or daydreaming or playing with a toy under their desk. Other parents get the call saying your child attacked another student and the parent or […]
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How inductive discipline helps me parent with ADHD
The internet is full of advice for parenting kids with ADHD. Too few people discuss the painful inverse: our own ADHD can make effective parenting a huge challenge. I want to be consistent and level-headed with my kid. Unfortunately, ADHD works directly against me on both fronts. I have a terrible memory. I forget what […]
Use a sensory bedroom to give children with ADHD a personal oasis.
This is a guest post from Jenny Wise of Special Home Educator. Thanks, Jenny, for addressing a topic near and dear to my heart (and brain)! Many children (and adults) with ADHD experience issues with sensory processing. This can manifest in over- or under-sensitivity to sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and touch. The term “sensory processing […]