Focus & Motivation Archives | Homeschooling with Dyslexia

Homeschooling a Child With Inattentive ADHD

by Marianne | Focus & Motivation, Organization

Successfully homeschooling kids with dyslexia isn’t always easy but the freedom and flexibility to teach kids how they learn is of such benefit, it is (in my opinion) worth the struggle. Add to the mix inattention, ADD, ADHD, or executive function weaknesses and...

What is Executive Function Weakness?

by Marianne | Focus & Motivation, Organization, Teaching Tips

What is Executive Function? Executive Function refers to the set of mental skills that help people plan, organize, remember things, prioritize, pay attention and get started on tasks. They also help people use information and experiences from the past to solve current...

The Number One Natural (Non-Drug) Treatment for ADHD

by Marianne | Focus & Motivation, Life Skills

ADD and ADHD affect many areas of life including social situations, down time at home, ability to complete daily chores, and even sports and music practice. Here are some natural treatments for ADHD and ADD that may help your child. Why a post on ADHD on a...

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