your homework engineer® building custom ADHD study strategies
your homework engineer® building custom ADHD study strategies
Picture books for kids help me explain concepts to kids in neutral way, by focusing on the character instead of lecturing the kid standing in front of me. By using book characters as the focus, we are introducing the topic …
(2 min read) When I was initially learning about executive function in the brain it took me a while to wrap my head around the concepts. So I took each executive function skill and tired to “see” it in real …
(2 min read) Fidget spinners and fidget toys have been gaining in popularity. While some adults might see fidget toys as a waste of time I totally disagree. I have seen kids with ADHD use fidget toys as a way …
(3 min read) Working Memory is one of the executive function skills in our brain. Our working memory is used to hold onto information while we are using that same information. This is a short-term process. For example, I am …
(3 min read) Task initiation is the ability to begin projects without undue procrastination, in an efficient or timely fashion (Smart but Scattered, Dawson and Guare). Task initiation is one of the executive skills in our brain – skills that …
(4 min read) We all get caught up in busy lives of school, work, making meals, cleaning dishes, going to sports and activities, and countless other tasks. As adults we might think it’s easier if we do everything for our …
(3 min read) The way we give compliments to kids matters. Word choice makes a big impact. Let’s explore how our compliments of kids with ADHD can be motivating or demotivating. Why do we need to motivate kids with ADHD? …
(5 min read) Kids might be reading the book but they could not be understanding the story. Aspects of the characters and how the story develops are misunderstood. Reading comprehension for ADHD kids can be an effortful task. In my …