ADHD
Learn more about students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and their experiences in school
Special Education
Interactive
5 Common Learning Differences in 69传媒: A Data Snapshot
Some key facts and figures about students with learning differences.
Student Well-Being
White, Brown, Pink: What Different Colors of Noise Mean and How They Can Help Learning
White noise has been found to help ease symptoms of ADHD, but should teachers play it in class?
Student Well-Being
Opinion
What to Watch Out for When 69传媒 Have Summer Birthdays
A doctor advises teachers and parents on what pitfalls to watch for when assessing student behavior.
Special Education
Some ADHD Medications Are in Short Supply. 69传媒 Are Feeling the Fallout
A nationwide shortage of Adderall or its generic version has families and school nurses scrambling.
Curriculum
What the Research Says
How an Attention-Training Program Can Make Teens Better Drivers
A driving simulation created to tune up attention skills in young drivers with ADD could have wider benefits.
School & District Management
School Leaders With Disabilities: 'It's Important to Share That You're Not Alone'
Educators say their own experience gives them insight into the needs of students with disabilities and how to support them.
Special Education
Opinion
Diagnosing ADHD Is Hard. Here's What Teachers Need to Know
Classroom assessments are an important diagnostic tool for ADHD, but they are vulnerable to several common biases.
Families & the Community
'I Need You to Wear a Mask to Protect My Child.' A Mom Fights for Vulnerable 69传媒
Some parents see a tension between their medically vulnerable children's safety and their educational needs during the pandemic.
Special Education
Attention Deficit Rates Skyrocket in High School. Mentoring Could Prevent an Academic Freefall
Twice as many students are diagnosed with ADHD in high school as in elementary school, yet their supports are fewer, a study says.
Special Education
Video
Making a Difference for 69传媒 With Learning Differences 1 on 1
Eye to Eye pairs younger students with learning differences with older students with the same challenges to show them they鈥檙e not alone.
Special Education
What Employers Can Teach 69传媒 About Neurodiversity
The benefits of neurodiversity have gained traction in business, but college and career support for students with disabilities falls short.
Special Education
Q&A
How Parents Can Spot Signs of Learning Disabilities During Remote Learning
A new digital guide aims to identify students missing out on special education services and supports during distance learning.
Special Education
From Our Research Center
Will Months of Remote Learning Worsen 69传媒' Attention Problems?
Many children have trouble concentrating on school work, but problems with sitting still, focusing, or organization are especially hard for some鈥攁nd experts predict the disruption and stress of the pandemic will make it worse.
Equity & Diversity
ADHD, Other Developmental Disabilities More Common in Rural Areas
Rural families are less likely to use special education or early intervention services than children living in urban areas, a new survey reveals.