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The ADHD Parent’s Guide to School Advocacy: Navigating Your Rights and Your Child’s Education

Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center  Reviewed 10/20/2025 Published 10/27/2025Listen to understand, rather than to react. Understanding the Double Challenge Navigating the special education system is complex for any parent, but when you have ADHD yourself while advocating for your child with ADHD, the bureaucratic maze can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down your rights, … Read more

The Morning Routine Nightmare: Getting Your Child With ADHD to School Without Tears

Transform chaotic mornings with practical, evidence-based ADHD strategies. Discover tips, routines, and resources to help your child get to school calmly and confidently.

What to Say to Your Young Child with ADHD After a 10-Day School Suspension

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Children with ADHD often struggle with impulsivity and emotional regulation, which can lead to disciplinary actions like suspensions. Addressing the issue thoughtfully helps your child understand the consequences of their actions without damaging their self-esteem. It also provides an opportunity to teach coping mechanisms and reinforce that they are loved and supported. This conversation can set the stage for long-term behavioral improvements and better collaboration with educators.

Strategies for ADHD: How Counselors Help Today’s Students Succeed

August 09, 2017 by Counseling@NYU Staff Strategies for ADHD: How Counselors Help Today’s Students Succeed More than 6 million children between the ages of 4 and 17 had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as of 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention External link . It’s a complicated disorder with a long history. In … Read more

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