ADHD AWARENESS Week October 14-20 Theme: The Many Faces of ADHD ADHD Awareness week is rapidly approaching with many events planned here on Cape Cod, nationwide, and on the web. The theme of ADHD Awareness… continue reading
This time of year brings along so many emotions, challenges, and hopes for the school year. Here are our High 5! Tips for Back to School Success. 1. Sit down with your child and review… continue reading
Watching your child struggle in school when you know how smart and wonderful he or she is can truly be heartbreaking. The most important thing you can do for your child is stay consistent with… continue reading
Top Ten Reasons That You Should Read Our Book When you wake up in the morning you are already looking forward to going back to bed. You frequently go to the bus stop in your… continue reading
One of our philosophies at Navigating ADHD is to always look at the “flip side” traits of ADHD. I was reminded of this on Saturday while working with a wildly imaginative, bright young boy during… continue reading
The truth is that ADHD is pretty great. It is wonderful, in fact. While it certainly presents challenges, ADHD means bountiful energy, lavish love, buckets of enthusiasm, and a unique way of looking at the world continue reading
The following is a brief excerpt from Chapter 4, Navigating Social Skills: From Awkward to Amazing Struggling with poor social skills is yet one more challenge faced by children with ADHD. The traits that make… continue reading
Jacob is a funny, energetic sixth grader who was diagnosed with ADHD in second grade. He is a bit awkward around the other students in his classroom, but the teacher reports that he is a… continue reading
The demands of raising a child with ADHD can be stressful. Between managing the outbursts, organizing backpacks and muttling through homework hour, there is time for little else. That’s why it is important as caregivers… continue reading
The transition from summer to school can be difficult for everyone. It is especially difficult for children with ADHD. You may see an escalation in negative behavior or a high level of anxiety. As difficult… continue reading