Learn about support for kids who struggle in school. See options like tutoring and homework help. Find out how students qualify for IEPs, special education, or 504 plans.

School supports (Site)

School supports

Get basic information on ADHD and learning disabilities like dyslexia, dyscalculia, written expression disorder, and other learning differences.

Root causes (Site)

Root causes 

Learn what can cause trouble with reading and writing, including dyslexia and learning disabilities. Get strategies to help struggling readers and tips to improve writing skills.

Reading and writing (Site)

Reading and writing

Get parenting tips to help kids with ADHD and learning disabilities follow directions and improve behavior. Try simple, practical parenting strategies vetted by experts. 

Parenting (Site)

Parenting

Learn how ADHD and learning disabilities can cause kids to get bad grades and struggle in school. Get advice and tips for how to help kids finish homework and thrive in school.

School struggles (Site)

School struggles

Learn why people struggle with managing emotions. Find out how ADHD, learning disabilities, and anxiety impact emotions. Get tips on dealing with anger, sadness, and frustration.

Managing emotions (Site)

Managing emotions

Learn how ADHD and learning disabilities can lead to trouble with focus and paying attention. Find strategies for kids who don’t listen, or for adults who can’t concentrate.

Focus and attention (Site)

Focus and attention

Do you think you or your child may have ADHD or a learning disability? Learn common signs and symptoms of ADHD and dyslexia. Find out how to get evaluated and diagnosed. 

Signs and symptoms (Site)

Signs and symptoms

Find out how to build confidence and self-esteem for people with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Help kids identify their strengths and develop a growth mindset. 

Confidence and self-esteem (Site)

Confidence and self-esteem

Learn how to improve communication skills, self-advocate, and better understand others. Get tips for talking about learning and thinking differences like ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. Find conversation starters that can help. 

Talking and understanding (Site)

Talking and understanding

Get help if you or your child is overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. Learn simple, practical strategies, and how to get professional help for anxiety in school and in life.

Stress and anxiety (site)

Stress and anxiety

Get tips and strategies to help you or your child stay organized. Find out how executive function challenges and ADHD can cause trouble with organization and time management.

Staying organized (Site)

Staying organized

Find out why people struggle with social skills, and get advice for social conversations and making friends. Learn about the link between ADHD and social skills.

Social skills (Site)

Social skills

Get job and career advice for people with ADHD and learning disabilities. Learn about legal rights for workers with disabilities and how to request reasonable accommodations.

On the job (Site)

On the job

Find out why people have trouble with math. Learn about dyscalculia and math learning disabilities. Get math teaching strategies and tips for math homework.

Math (Site)

Math

Learn why ADHD and learning disabilities can cause frustration and anger. Get tips to help kids and adults with managing emotions, as well as tantrums and meltdowns.

Frustration (Site)

Frustration

Find out why kids have trouble following directions and instructions. Learn how ADHD and executive function can play a role, and get strategies for creating routines and schedules.

Following instructions (Site)

Following instructions

Learn why people get distracted, and the connection to ADHD and learning disabilities. Find out how to improve focus, working memory, and executive function at work and in school.

Distraction (Site)

Distraction

Find out more about the causes of hyperactivity and tips to manage hyperactive kids. Get strategies to tackle restlessness, fidgeting, and overactivity.

Hyperactivity (Site)

Hyperactivity

Get tips on how to stop procrastination and avoidance for people with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning disabilities. Learn strategies to help kids with school refusal and anxiety.

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