ADDitude's Education Expert

Dr. Clare Jones was an educational consultant in Scottsdale, Arizona, respected throughout the psychological community for her work with ADHD children and adults. She passed away in late 2006 and is truly missed.

• Common Questions About ADHD... And Expert Answers!
  Clear up misconceptions and change public opinion about ADHD by reading these common questions and... ADHD 101 »

• Should He Stay Back?
  "Our school wants my ADHD son to repeat the sixth grade, but I'm worried that... more »
• A Fair Grade
  "Should we start our ADHD daughter in kindergarten or first grade this year?"... more »
• Helping a Visual Learner
  "My daughter has trouble with her oral vocabulary quizzes — she's a visual learner who... more »
• Finding the Right School
  "How do we find a good school for my six-year-old granddaughter, who was just diagnosed... more »
• What Is a 'Slow Processing Speed?'
  "Our son is bright, but an educational assessment found that he has a 'slow processing... more »
• Social and Emotional Interventions
  "My son's school feels no obligation to assist with any kind of attention-deficit social/emotional interventions... more »
• What Should an IEP Include?
  "What should be included in my son's IEP plan?"... more »
• Head Start on College
  "My son never works to his potential the first few weeks of each school year... more »
• Should My Son Go Back to First Grade?
  "Should my son leave his twin and return to first grade as his symptoms of... more »
• Problems with ADHD & Lying
  "Is extreme, consistent lying part of attention deficit disorder or just a 'normal' 7-year-old trait?"... more »
• Reading Problems
  "My daughter is struggling with reading -- guessing at a word after seeing three letters,... more »
• Block Scheduling for Classes
  "Is there any research suggesting that block scheduling is preferable for children with ADHD?"... more »
• Adult Math Education
  "I'm a 33 year-old divorced father of 4 children. I've been diagnosed with ADD. My... more »
• My Daughter Reverses Letters, Numbers...
  "My daughter often writes numbers and letters backward. Is this related to her ADHD or... more »
• Transition Goals for IEP
  "What type of transition goals should I put in an IEP for a high school... more »
• Helping My Daughter Learn To Read
  "How can I help my daughter improve her reading skills? She may have dyslexia as... more »
• Losing School Supplies
  "My son frequently loses his pens and pencils, but his teacher refuses to keep spares... more »
• Accommodations on the SAT
  "My son receives extra time on tests through a 504 Plan. Can he receive the... more »
• Learning to Follow Instructions
  "I'm a high school senior who has trouble following directions unless every step is listed... more »
• Can Preschoolers Go On ADD Medication?
  "Is our preschool son too young to go on ADD medication?"... more »
• Should I Hold Back My Son?
  "My son is bright but inattentive. Should I have him tested for ADD, and would... more »
• My ADHD Son Daydreams at School
  "My son cannot stay focused on his tasks. He 'daydreams' in school and at home."... more »
• Computer Programs to Help Learners
  "Can you recommend any computer programs that would be good for reading enrichment for a... more »
• Reminders to Stay On Task
  "How can my ADHD son refocus after a few moments of daydreaming in the classroom?"... more »