What do tightrope walkers and students have in common? The most important thing for each is perfect balance. Failure to achieve this balanced life can lead to a significant fall. For the high-wire performer, this can be detrimental to his physical health. For students, not reaching a work-life balance can have consequences on mental health […]

Attention is the cornerstone of effective learning. How to pay attention in class is an obvious challenge for any student when beset by the constant intrusive barrage of the cell phone, feeling tired, or not viewing the course material as interesting. But for high school and college students with ADHD, staying focused in class can

Embarking on the journey of academic success can be challenging, especially for high school and university students grappling with ADHD. However, with the right strategies and support, students can discover pathways toward academic success and personal and professional growth and achievement that lead to lifelong learning. Students and parents must be honest about the aspects

Every parent faces the challenge of a teenager’s forgetfulness, procrastination, and occasional irresponsibility, all part of their natural development. If your teen has ADHD, supporting them with accountability, skills, clear expectations, reasons for tasks, and reflection fosters independence and success.

For high schoolers with ADHD dealing with independence and academic pressures, an academic coach provides valuable support. Specialized strategies in organization and time management ease the journey, making academics more manageable and successful.

Executive function, or EF, refers to the set of abilities residing in our brain’s frontal lobes that help us set and achieve goals. Sounds important, right? It’s even more critical than you may realize, because EF skills impact almost every aspect of a teenager’s life. Let’s take a look at a real-life situation for a typical student to see exactly how executive function plays into their academic demands.