Listening is an essential skill that helps kids learn, communicate and connect with others. It plays a significant role in school, at home and with their friends. Good listening skills can help your child understand directions, learn new things and respond thoughtfully. There are different types of listening, such as ..read more

Have you ever felt extremely excited about a new hobby or activity, only to quickly lose interest a short time later? This experience, known as anhedonia, can be common. Anhedonia is the inability to feel pleasure or joy in activities that were once enjoyable. There are two types of anhedonia ..read more

Does your child have trouble staying focused on a single task? Do they seem to be easily distracted or jump from activity to activity? These could be signs of a short attention span. Attention span is the amount of time someone can concentrate on a single task without getting distracted. All kids can occasionally struggle with focus, especially since they’re still learning and growing. If your child seems to be consistently struggling to stay focused, it could be a sign of something more. Understanding what may be causing a short attention span can help you better support your child.  ..read more

Imagine a classroom where students can’t sit still, focus on their tasks or remember their assignments. It sounds like complete chaos, right? Unfortunately, this can be the reality for many teachers. That’s where Executive Function professional development programs come in. These programs can help teachers learn effective strategies to support their students’ Executive Function skills and create a more positive and productive learning environment. Professional development programs are essential for teachers because ongoing training allows teachers to stay updated on the latest research, refin ..read more

Keeping up with young children is a challenge for every parent. If your child has particularly high energy, you may have wondered if it’s just excess energy or something more. It’s definitely true that some kids just have more energy than others, and they need a bit more support to stay calm and quiet when they need to. However, there are other potential causes to be aware of, like a lack of sleep, not getting enough exercise and stress. Many parents today also find themselves wondering if their child has a developmental condition such as ADHD ..read more

Our modern lives are full of more distractions than just 10 or 20 years ago. Social media brings a constant stream of news and information. We have busy schedules and high expectations. Many adults find it hard to concentrate on their work during the day, and the same is true for students. At this critical age, they’re forming habits that will serve them for the rest of their lives ..read more

No matter how old you are, misplacing and forgetting things on a regular basis comes with consequences. Forgetting things your loved ones tell you can quickly lead to disappointment and a loss of trust. Forgetting about important meetings and schedule changes can affect your performance at work.  ..read more

Have you ever had random thoughts that were totally out of character for you, such as things you could do or negative things you could say about yourself or others? Intrusive thoughts happen from time to time, and having them doesn’t make you a bad person. Most people never speak a word about their intrusive thoughts — unless someone else shares that they’ve had a similar experience.  ..read more

Stimming behaviors can be one of the most noticeable outward signs that a person has ADHD — but not always. Parents and teachers often take note when children have stimming behaviors that become disruptive in the classroom, such as talking during a lesson or leaning backward in their chair until they topple over. These behaviors may be a sign that a child has ADHD and they need help managing their symptoms. However, some stimming behaviors, like foot tapping and biting their lip, are more likely to go unnoticed.  ..read more

For the approximate 366 million people living with ADHD, living in a world that seems to thrive on peak productivity and efficiency can be challenging. ADHD can make it feel like you’re swimming upstream against a powerful current, and despite your best efforts, you still end up exhausted and feeling like you didn’t make any progress. Even with decades of research confirming that ADHD is a neurological disorder, you’ve likely heard you just need to “try harder.” The misconception that people with ADHD aren’t doing their best can lead to a lot of negative self-beliefs and make managing ADHD ev ..read more