ADD (aka ADHD) poses extra challenges to learning and to the ADD family, whether specifically homeschooling or not. It is often hard to diagnose, partially because there is no one type of ADD and partially because it is often paired with other conditions, making it even harder to diagnose and support. Anxiety, ODD, OCD, and dyslexia are just a few conditions that often pair with ADD. While the exact causes of ADD have not been identified, genetic studies show a strong hereditary component, with an up to 91 percent likelihood of passing the disorder to your children.
Below are a host of blog posts written based on my research over the years having an ADD father, an ADD husband, an ADD and dyslexic father-in-law, and an ADHD (and potentially dyslexic) 7-year-old son. The verdict is still out on my brain.
Every person, parent and family has their own relationship with technology. There are varying degrees of what people consider “healthy” technology usage. What works for …
Everyone can have a difficult time remembering things sometimes. However, if you see this happening with your children frequently, it could be a sign of …
Homeschool environments come and go but learning is a constant. I truly believe learning can happen anywhere and having a dedicated homeschool room, while nice, …
Even though ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is becoming more commonplace and we know more about the disorder than we did even 15 years ago, …
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When my son started his ADHD diagnosis process through his school, I started on a path of educating myself further on …
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Priority Issue (API) as I now like to refer to it, anxiety, mood disorders, autism, and other conditions are …
