One of the most common stereotypes about Autism Spectrum Disorder is that it is a type of learning disorder. For most girls on the autism spectrum, they have average to above-average intelligence scores. With this misperception, parents may be hesitant to seek out psychological testing...
Children with ADHD may struggle with self-monitoring, but they are also sensitive to the kind of feedback they receive from authority figures. Unfortunately, many parents worry that they walk around eggshells trying to motivate their child without coming off as controlling or disappointed in them....
Medication is one of the most common forms of treatment for young girls with ADHD and is effective for over 80% of kids with the disorder. They may make symptoms more manageable, but they don’t necessarily teach kids how to manage their emotions on their...
One of the defining characteristics of ADHD is lack of attention and difficulty concentrating. Mindfulness is commonly recommended to help teens with ADHD practice awareness. However, neither of them specifically deal with improved focus. The reason mindfulness practices are so effective in managing symptoms of...
Are your daughter’s behavior problems getting in the way of her academic performance? Is she having trouble concentrating or staying on task while completing assignments? Does she have trouble sitting still or talking too much which can be disruptive in a classroom environment? Asheville Academy...
Very few people look back on their middle school years fondly, as it is a difficult transition socially and academically. Going from specific classrooms to class changes opens the doors for new relationships and cliques to forms. Most middle schoolers are concerned about “fitting in”...
Every student learns differently, whether they prefer a specific style of learning, need additional help with certain topics, enjoy some topics more than others, or have difficulty understanding certain concepts. We reject the phrase “learning disorder” as it stigmatizes intellectual capacity, when in reality, students...