by Susan V. Schaefer, M.Ed., M.A.T. Many students will be heading off to college next month and although we want them to have fun and do well in their classes,...

I’m leaving for a 2-week vacation in 10 days and am having anxiety-induced stomach spasms. Just about anyone I’ve mentioned my trip to asked me if I’m excited. Of course,...

When I began working with my ADHD diagnosis instead of against is when everything changed

February, the shortest month of the year feels like the longest. Depending on where you live, it can feel like winter will never end, it gets dark so early,  and...

The first semester of college can be a huge transition, and for students with ADHD, it often presents unique challenges. The combination of academic pressure, living away from home, and...

Fun holiday gift ideas you may not have thought of for your ADHD teen. From noise-canceling headphones to escape room kits, there is something that even the hardest-to-please on your...

What happens when a teacher doesn’t give out a study guide for a big test? Cue the panic! For a student with ADHD, not getting a study guide can leave...

It’s October, my favorite month of the year. The leaves are at their peak, the weather begins to cool, and, of course, the best thing about October is... it’s ADHD...

Written by: Debby Couture, ACA Academic Coach Loneliness is a common experience for college students, even in bustling environments. The transition to college life, with new friendships, routines, and pressures,...

With summer in full swing and the upcoming school year on the horizon, parents are asking the burning question, what can I do to help my child be more prepared...

Looking for a job after college graduation can be overwhelming.  There are just so many things to consider, it’s hard to know where to start.  Since a resume is needed...

True story... Scott, an engineering major, was one of my academic coaching college students. He was bright, funny, and a self-proclaimed super-nerd. He also had ADHD and an anxiety disorder....

As anyone with ADHD knows, getting started on a task that we really don’t want to do is the worst and possibly the most difficult executive function to overcome. Whether...

During their teen years, our kids can become especially sensitive to what we say, or rather how they process what we say.  I remember asking my son when he was...

I recently read a book about a dystopian not-that-far-in-the-future world dealing with escalating climate change.  The book was meh but there was one thing I found intriguing. In the book,...

Your college student is about to come home from winter break and you are so excited! But then… Scenario 1: Your son has just arrived home for winter break and...

Students are generally split into 2 groups when taking exams: multiple-choice people and essay people.  The multiple-choice students are good with remembering facts and deduction.  Strategies to parse out the...

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, often goes hand in hand with motivation challenges which can impact academics. ADHD often feels like wanting to do everything and nothing at all...

“My daughter refuses to do homework and it’s pulling her grades down.”  Sound familiar? I hear that, or some version of it every single day. What I want every parent...

Academic pressure accounts for 28% of college dropouts, as students may be unprepared or unequipped for the challenges of university-level schooling (ThinkImpact, 2021). Picture this common scene. A new college...