Why AI-Learners is a Game-Changer for Special Education
Finding the right learning tools for a self-contained special education classrooms can be a challenge. Teachers need resources that are engaging, accessible, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of their students. That’s why AI-Learners is a must-have tool for self-contained classrooms! Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with AI Learners. I was compensated for this […]
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Teaching Reading to Non-Speaking Students: 3 Strategies and Resources
Have you ever had to teach reading to non-speaking students? While this can be a unique challenge, it is possible with the right strategies and resources. In this post, I’ll share some of the key strategies I use, along with valuable resources like core vocabulary materials and reading comprehension materials that support literacy development for […]
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“My Chosen Family Is the Support Network I Never Had”
Families comprise people thrown together by chance and genetics. Chosen families are built on shared experiences, similar life circumstances, and intentional decisions. When our families of origin fail us, our chosen families often fill the gaps.
February 15, 2025/by Silent Mind“Justice for All: What We Lose When the Country Abandons DEI”
“On multiple occasions – as a soldier, officer, and even as a behavioral health provider – I encountered prejudice and racism, well beyond daily microaggressions, that caused me much pain and harm. I leaned on diversity and equity programming for support during those times. At a minimum, my career survived.”
February 15, 2025/by Silent MindYour Clutter Does Not Define You
You are not a bad person if you are disorganized. You are not a good person if you are organized. Care tasks — activities that are required to care for the self and keep life going — are morally neutral, according to author KC Davis, who popularized the concept.
February 15, 2025/by Silent Mind“Is My Child’s IEP in Danger?”
Significant cuts and changes within the U.S. Department of Education are causing worry among parents of children with ADHD and other learning differences who qualify for school services and accommodations. Here’s what you need to know about IEP law and 504 Plan protections.
February 15, 2025/by Silent Mind“Energy Drinks Were a Huge Contributor to the Nightmare Side of ADHD”
How much caffeine is too much for a teenager with ADHD? Science offers no definitive answer, and individual experience differs. Here, ADDitude parents share horror and success stories, plus strategies that range from elimination to moderation of caffeine for their teens with ADHD.
February 15, 2025/by Silent MindGrowing Up In a Cycle of Obsessions
Misconceptions about obsessive-compulsive disorder in kids can lead to untreated cases. Learn to spot the signs of OCD and ADHD, and to get help.
February 5, 2025/by Silent MindQ: “My Son’s Only Social Interactions Are On Screens!”
“Social anxiety is common among teen boys with ADHD. Easing their discomfort around social situations will help them move away from screens and build offline friendships.”
February 5, 2025/by Silent Mind“ADHD Is an Actual Condition. You Can’t Beat It Out of a Child.”
Senator Tommy Tuberville’s recent comment about treating ADHD with “the belt” is drawing ire from those living with the condition. Research has found spanking and other forms of corporal punishment to be ineffective and harmful to kids’ mental health.
February 5, 2025/by Silent MindHow to Build Resilience by Learning to Hope
How do you cultivate the mindset needed to manifest the future you desire? You slowly, steadily learn how to develop hope by clarifying goals and defining pathways. Start here.
February 5, 2025/by Silent Mind“I ‘Eat the Frog’ on My To-Do List”
ADDitude readers share the rewards and mindsets that motivate them to complete tasks — and how they work through feelings of shame when productivity falters.
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