ADHD & Work Accommodations

ADHD & Work Accommodations

by Olivia Duan  DISCLOSURE & LEGAL RIGHTS  The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, which protects people with mental or physical disabilities from discrimination, provides legal protection for workers with ADHD. Therefore, if you are a qualified employee and...
Are Our Expectations Unrealistic?

Are Our Expectations Unrealistic?

A Story of 3 Students I’ve had a theory for a while about kids and planning systems. I really feel that often when I am working with a student and trying to get them to implement a planning system, that I’m just planting seeds. What do I mean? A tool that...
Facts About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Facts About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Today, ASD affects about 1 in 68 children. ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means that every child with ASD has different skills, challenges, and needs. ASD is about 4 times more likely in boys than girls. ASD can be reliably diagnosed by age 2. Autism Spectrum...
Processing Speed

Processing Speed

Imagine sitting in a meeting, and having your boss go through information so fast that as you take your notes, you are completely missing what you need to do. The list is too long, there are too many details, and you are just not grasping the information fast enough....