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Do Fidget Spinners Help Children with ADHD?
Good news: cognitive science research can be SPECTACULARLY useful in guiding and informing teachers. Less…
ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults by...
In ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults: Twelve Stories of Struggle, Support,…
Dodging “Dodgy” Research: Strategies to Get Past Bunk
If we’re going to rely on research to improve teaching — that’s why you’re here,…
Top Neuroscience Stories of 2017, Wisely Annotated
The top neuroscience stories of 2017 help teachers understand the brain, its connection to the body, ADHD, and the guidance that science can offer teachers. Continue reading
Diagnosing ADHD with MRI
How do we know if a student has ADHD? Typically, we observe behavior. To what…
Rates of ADHD Diagnosis: Age, Gender, and Race
Dr. David Rabiner offers a helpful summary of trends in ADHD diagnoses. The short version:…
ADHD: Types and Treatments
Here’s a handy anatomy of ADHD, complete with treatment options. The key point: people are…