Research suggests that supporting students with ADHD using music based activities can play a meaningful role in supporting children with attention and executive function challenges. For many children with ADHD, sustaining attention, managing impulses, and organizing tasks are areas of daily difficulty that affect participation in school and home routines. Occupational therapists working with children […]
ADHD and emotional regulation are closely connected for many children in school settings. While inattention and hyperactivity are the most recognized signs of ADHD, difficulties managing emotions are also a common and significant part of how this condition shows up in daily life. These emotional challenges can affect how children perform in class, interact with […]
Exercise and mental health in children with ADHD is a topic that matters deeply to school-based professionals. Children and adolescents with ADHD often experience more than attention and impulse control challenges. Many also deal with anxiety, depression, and difficulty managing their emotions. These co-occurring concerns can make learning, social interaction, and daily participation at school […]
Understanding how motor development and ADHD are related is important for educators and school-based therapists supporting student participation, learning, and classroom engagement. Motor skills influence how students access instruction, complete academic tasks, and regulate attention throughout the school day. Research increasingly suggests that motor development and attention are interconnected processes that shape functional performance in […]
Understanding sensory processing and learning is important for educators supporting student participation and academics. Recent research examined whether specific sensory modalities, particularly auditory processing, are associated with reading and mathematics performance in autistic students, students with ADHD, and neurotypical students. These findings offer school-based professionals insight into how environmental factors and individual sensory differences may […]
Children and adults with ADHD often struggle with attention, movement, and self-regulation. There’s another layer that significantly impacts daily life, sensory needs in ADHD. A major 2025 research review confirmed that people with ADHD are far more likely to experience differences in how they take in and respond to sensory input. Learn more about what […]
Physical activity plays a vital role in early childhood development, impacting everything from motor skills to emotional regulation and social interactions. For preschoolers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), physical activity can be a valuable tool for managing common symptoms such as impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity. Learn more about physical activity levels and preschoolers’ ADHD symptoms, what […]
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder among children and adolescents. It has three types based on symptoms: predominantly inattentive (ADHD-I), predominantly hyperactive-impulsive (ADHD-HI), and combined (ADHD-C). About 5% to 10% of adolescents are affected, with boys being twice as likely as girls to have ADHD. Approximately half of these […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and sensory processing intricacies offer a rich area of study that sheds light on the daily experiences of individuals with ADHD. Through understanding the relationship between ADHD and atypical sensory processing, we can better tailor support strategies that enhance daily functioning and overall quality of life for those affected. Learn […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has long been associated with various cognitive and neurodevelopmental challenges. One of the lesser-known aspects of this condition is its potential influence on spatial awareness. Learn more about the relationship between ADHD and spatial awareness, drawing from numerous studies and research findings to provide practical interventions. ADHD and Spatial Awareness: […]