If you’re procrastinating because you doubt you’ll do well on a task, try these steps to improve your expectations.
Author: Monte W. Davenport, Ph.D.
For 25 years, Dr. Davenport's career has been focused on helping improve the lives of children, teens, college students, and families struggling with ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, oppositional-defiant behavior, learning disorders, and related executive functioning challenges. Call 817.421.8780 to find out how he can help you.
Help Your Student Finish the School Year Strong…Online!
If your student is struggling with online schooling, try these strategies to experience success!
Handwriting, “Dysgraphia” & Fine Motor Coordination Deficits
Expecting the student with fine motor coordination deficits to complete handwritten tasks quickly and easily sets her up for constant failure and frustration. Consider these accommodations and alternatives.
Synergistic Education Planning
Synergistic communication is an important part of developing a strong Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. If you want your child’s plan to be implemented, you should prepare it in a collaborative way by considering the benefits for your child, her classmates, and her teacher. For example, . . .
Coping with Stress during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Try these easy ways to relieve stress in yourself and those you love.
Coping with Stress During the Coronavirus Outbreak (Part 1)
Dealing with stress about COVID-19 starts by understanding, monitoring, and identifying your stress reactions.
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Executive Functioning Recommendations for College Students
Students with executive functioning challenges face a unique set of challenges when going to college. These suggestions are made to improve their experience.
Three Steps to Successful Transitions
As I say in my bio, I am truly a fellow struggler! The same day I first posted this item in February 2010, my then four-year-old daughter had a full-blown crying, screaming, jelly-legs, you’re-gonna-have-to-carry-me-outta-here temper tantrum during a transition at a local mall.