Resources for Parents & Teachers
Comprehensive guides and strategies to support children with neurodivergent learning needs
ADHD Resources
Understanding and supporting children with ADHD
Memory Support
Strategies for working memory challenges
Dyspraxia Resources
Supporting coordination and motor skills
Classroom Strategies
Creating an inclusive learning environment
Universal Design for Learning
These strategies benefit all students, not just those with identified needs:
- •Multiple means of representation: Present information in various formats (visual, auditory, hands-on)
- •Multiple means of engagement: Offer choices in how students demonstrate learning
- •Multiple means of action: Allow different ways to complete tasks and express knowledge
Classroom Environment
- •Create quiet zones for focused work and calm-down areas for regulation
- •Use visual schedules and timers to help with transitions
- •Minimize visual clutter on walls and work surfaces
- •Provide flexible seating options (standing desks, wobble cushions, floor seating)
- •Ensure clear pathways for students who may have coordination challenges
Instructional Strategies
- •Break instructions into small, sequential steps
- •Provide written copies of verbal instructions
- •Use color coding and visual organizers
- •Build in movement breaks every 20-30 minutes
- •Allow extra processing time before expecting responses
Assessment Accommodations
- •Provide extended time for tests and assignments
- •Allow use of technology for written work
- •Offer alternative assessment formats (oral presentations, projects, demonstrations)
- •Break long tests into shorter segments
- •Provide a quiet testing environment
Remember
Every child is unique, and what works for one may not work for another. Be patient with yourself and your child as you discover what strategies are most effective.
Focus on progress, not perfection. Celebrate small victories and remember that challenges don't define your child - they're just one part of who they are.
These conditions are not the result of poor parenting, lack of effort, or low intelligence. They're neurological differences that require understanding, support, and appropriate strategies.
When to seek professional help:
- •Challenges are significantly impacting daily functioning or well-being
- •Your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem
- •Strategies you've tried aren't making a difference
- •You need guidance on formal accommodations or support services