by Dan DeMarle | Jan 16, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Exercise/health, Other Health Impairment
Physical activity has positive impacts on parental stress among parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to study findings published in Disability and Health Journal. Children (N=43) with ADHD and their parents were recruited...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 13, 2023 | Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Classroom, Inclusion, Special Education, Teaching, Teaching
The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Special Education is sharing the following three new modules from the IRIS Center. The IRIS Center, supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, develops and...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 7, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Social Skills/Bullying, Social Skills/Bullying
ADHD can be noticeable — and some kids who stand out are more likely to get bullied. Understanding why some kids with ADHD are targets for bullying can help you prevent and tackle the problem. Click this link to read more.
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 31, 2022 | Parenting, Parents/Guardians, Sleep
Few children with ADHD get out the door each morning without some degree of nagging, rushing, and/or stressing. Executive dysfunctions can make it difficult to remember and complete all the steps involved in a morning routine. Not long ago, I discovered a fun and...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 31, 2022 | Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Parents/Guardians, Teaching
“When we look below the surface of a behavior, we begin to see what our kids really need. That is the root of responding, not reacting. By responding with compassion, we will find ways to support our children, not punish them.” Use Responsive Parenting to Reveal the...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 23, 2022 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Behavior Management, Holidays, Other Health Impairment, Parents/Guardians
Every holiday season, we face a persistent challenge: how to respond to family members who don’t understand ADHD and yet feel compelled to share their discipline and parenting advice (often loudly). While every family dynamic is unique, here are some general rules...
