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Right Before the Test: Calming Strategies When You Have ADHD

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Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center  Reviewed 10/17/2025 Published 10/22/2025Listen to understand, rather than to react. Executive Summary Test anxiety affects everyone, but when you have ADHD, the combination of executive function challenges, time blindness, and heightened emotional responses can transform pre-test moments into overwhelming experiences. This article explores evidence-based calming strategies specifically designed for … Read more

How U.S. Department of Education Changes Impact Children with ADHD: A National and Local Analysis

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Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center  Reviewed 10/19/2025 Published 10/20/2025Listen to understand, rather than to react. Executive Summary Recent mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education have effectively gutted the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), including the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), leaving potentially just one staffer in offices that … Read more

What to Do After Your Child’s ADHD Diagnosis

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Receiving your child’s ADHD diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but it’s the first step toward empowering them to thrive. This guide provides a practical roadmap for navigating post-diagnosis steps, from understanding ADHD fundamentals to implementing effective treatment strategies and creating supportive environments at home and school. You’ll discover evidence-based approaches to help your child manage symptoms, build confidence, and reach their full potential through collaborative care involving healthcare providers, educators, and family support systems.

​​Developing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

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Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center  Reviewed 08/25/2025 08/31/2025 Listen to learn, not to react. Please note that the information provided is not legal advice, may not be current, and may not apply to your child’s specific circumstances ​This guide provides general steps for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) under the U.S. Individuals with … Read more

How to Talk to Your Child’s Doctor: A Parent’s Guide to Effective Communication

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Many parents feel intimidated or overwhelmed during medical appointments, especially when dealing with serious health concerns or complex conditions like ADHD. Learning how to communicate effectively with healthcare providers empowers you to ensure your child’s voice is heard, their needs are met, and you understand all aspects of their care. This skill becomes particularly valuable when managing ongoing conditions that require long-term treatment plans and regular monitoring.

When Your Pre-Teen Stops Taking ADHD Medication: What Should You Do?

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ADHD affects millions of children and families, shaping everything from school performance to self-esteem. Medication can be a valuable tool, but it’s not the only answer—and it’s not uncommon for pre-teens to resist taking it, especially as they seek more independence. Understanding why your child may be refusing medication, and knowing how to address the emotional and behavioral challenges that arise, is crucial for their well-being—especially during the turbulent pre-teen years. By exploring alternative strategies and maintaining open communication, you’ll be better equipped to support your child’s needs while reducing family stress.

How to Reverse an Unfair Threatment: A Parent’s Guide to Meaningful Apologies

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Parenting in today’s world is challenging, and for families dealing with ADHD, emotional regulation can be particularly difficult. When you’re overwhelmed, stressed, or caught off-guard, it’s easy to react with threats or consequences that don’t fit the situation. Maybe you threatened to cancel a birthday party over a minor infraction, or you imposed a punishment that was clearly too harsh.
We all make parenting mistakes, especially during stressful moments when emotions run high. If you’ve made an unfair threat or imposed an inappropriate consequence, you can repair the damage through a structured, sincere apology. This guide provides a seven-step approach to acknowledging your mistake, taking responsibility, and rebuilding trust with your child. Research shows that parents who apologize meaningfully actually strengthen their authority and teach valuable lessons about accountability and emotional intelligence.

How to Respond When Your Child Says, “Other Kids Have Smartphones!”: A Guide for Empowered Parenting

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Are you facing the tricky question, “Why can’t I have a smartphone when all my friends do?” You’re not alone. As a parent or caregiver, setting digital boundaries can feel overwhelming—especially when your child compares your rules to those of other families. In this article, you’ll discover practical, compassionate strategies to address your child

Comprehensive Analysis of ADHD School Issues: Evidence-Based Insights from The ADD Resource Center

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Students with ADHD encounter multifaceted challenges that significantly impact their educational experience. The fundamental symptoms of ADHD—including inability to pay attention, difficulty sitting still, and problems controlling impulses—create substantial barriers to academic success. These difficulties are compounded by executive function deficits, with research indicating that students with ADHD experience approximately a thirty percent developmental delay in organizational and social skills compared to their peers. This developmental lag means that a twelve-year-old’s executive functioning may resemble that of an eight-year-old, necessitating increased supervision and support beyond what is typically expected for their chronological age.

How to set up goals for your child using “S.M.A.R.T.” (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound).

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Parents

How to set up goals for your child using “S.M.A.R.T.” (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound). This article is about setting goals for your child using the SMART method. It is also applicable to your child’s IEP, and for you with your own goals.

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