How to Make Learning Stick

More Memory and Language Resources

Addressing Language Deficits

16 ADHD-Friendly Teaching Strategies

Don't deduct points for bad handwriting. Allow dictated assignments. Teach 'self-questioning.' And other methods for building stronger language skills. More...

Is it ADHD or APD?

Identifying Auditory Processing Disorder

When kids have trouble screening out background noise, their reactions can be similar to ADHD. How to Tell the Difference...

When It's LD — Not ADHD

What's Really Holding Back Your Child?

Trouble with letters and words could point to a learning disability above and beyond ADHD. Here's how to decipher the symptoms. More...

Cogmed Working Memory Training

What You Need to Know About Cogmed

Much more than a brain-building gizmo, this software is serious business—reducing inattention and hyperactivity and improving memory in children with ADHD. More...

Trouble Following Directions?

APD, explained

Kids with APD can hear, but fall short of listening. Here's How to Help...

Auditory Processing Disorder

Struggling to Differentiate Sounds?

APD is a glitch in the brain's ability to filter and process sounds and words. Learn what technologies and accommodations can help your child hear what you hear. More...

"I Forgot to Remember."

Working Memory Help for ADHD Kids

Sound familiar? Try these strategies - tested by a real ADHD mom - to improve your kid's working memory. Read more...

Working Memory, Explained

Remember Your Homework!

Working memory is essential at school. Learn why, plus follow these easy tips to help your child retain more. Read more...

ADHD + LD= 1 Challenge

15 Ways to Deal

Read our checklist for parents to help kids cope with ADHD and LD like dyslexia. More...

It Takes Time

Speed vs. Accuracy in Reading

Kids with ADHD may process language more slowly, but no less accurately than their peers. More...

Ask the ADHD Learning Expert

"What Is Slow Processing Speed?"

Understanding the auditory and visual processing challenges that may slow down learning for ADHD children. More...

Asking for Assistance

Teaching Kids to Self Advocate

Kids with slow language processing might need to ask for an extra minute to answer. Learn How to Help Them Ask...

Video Game Victory!

3 Video Games That Boost Executive Function

Build focus, organization, and problem-solving skills with these expert-recommended video games for kids with ADHD. Read more...

Boost Grades by Asking Questions

How to Energize Learning

Teaching them to ask questions is a great strategy to help ADHD children retain information and get excited about learning. Read more...

Ask the Accommodations Expert

"How Do I Change My Child's IEP?"

You can request changes to an IEP or a 504 Plan if something is not working. Here's how to do it. Read more...

9 Apps and Tools

Build Better Retention

Help your child remember more of what he works so hard to learn with this list of apps, games, and other tools. More...

Brain Training

Programs to Check Out

Sharpen attention, improve behaviors, and control emotions with our top picks for brain training programs for children and adults with ADHD. More...

5 Memory Games

You Can Play These at Home

Children with ADHD struggle with working memory, which can cause problems at school. Bolster their skills in a safe environment with these 5 fun memory games. More...