Not every student learns the same. This seemingly simple concept lies at the heart of the term neurodiversity, which refers to differences in the brain’s form or function that impact how people ...

Experts say that may be especially true for students with disabilities—but they’re not always considered when schools are ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Jamila Simmons says she has a classroom full of very active students. The teacher at Town Creek Elementary is hoping to get some help to buy sensory tools to help them stay ...

A little bit of movement can go a long way in the classroom for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To test the theory, researchers had participants perform ...

What's it like having ADHD when you are 11 years old and are expected to get on with your schoolwork just like everyone else? Some people claim that ADHD is a modern invention and that too many people ...

Millions of students around the world are suffering every day, and many do not understand why their minds work differently from their peers. For their parents and educators, providing appropriate ...

Neurodivergent students, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences, bring unique strengths and challenges into our classrooms. Common ...

One student was routinely punished for her "ADHD behaviors" at school, another was locked in a classroom, while another was sent home 85 times in a single year. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Both parents and educators often struggle to figure out what exactly fits in an educational plan for a child with ADHD. What does the law say, and where does a school’s responsibility end? Where does ...