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How ADHD Affects Learning
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often seen as a problem with attention and behavior, but it is more than that. Learning can also be affected by ADHD. At the core of ADHD are the effects on the brain’s executive functioning skills that we rely on to plan, organize, remember, and regulate emotions. This means students with…
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ADHD and Emotional Regulation: Why the Struggle is Real!
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is deeply tied to emotional regulation, a challenge that is often overlooked. For many with ADHD, emotions come in fast and intense, like waves crashing without warning. Minor frustrations can feel overwhelming, rejection can sting deeper, and calming down can take much longer than it does for others. This isn’t due to…
The Mindful Neurodivergent 