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  • School supports

    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.

  • Root causes

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

  • Reading and writing

    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.

  • Parenting

    Get parenting resources to support kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Try simple, practical parenting strategies vetted by experts.

  • School struggles

    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.

  • Managing emotions

    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.

  • Focus and attention

    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.

  • Signs and symptoms

    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.

  • Confidence and self-esteem

    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.

  • Talking and understanding

    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.

  • Stress and anxiety

    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.

  • Staying organized

    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.

  • Social skills

    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.

  • Math

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

  • Frustration

    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.

  • Following instructions

    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.

  • Distraction

    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.

  • Hyperactivity

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

  • Avoiding and procrastinating

    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.

  • Language disorder

    Language disorders can make it hard to use and understand spoken language. They’re not problems with hearing or speech. Learn more about the three types of language disorders.

  • Women

    Women with ADHD face unique challenges — but you don’t have to do it alone. Discover our free, accessible resources, from expert information to personal stories and podcasts by and for women with ADHD.

  • ADHD

    ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a common condition that can make it hard to focus, manage emotions, and much more. It’s different for everyone and can be diagnosed at any age. Here are some resources to help.

  • Workplace supports

    Find tips, tools, and strategies for neurodivergent employees, employers, and company leaders working together to build inclusive workplaces.

  • Struggling at work

    You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed or anxious at work. Find out why you might be struggling at your job. Get tips to make work easier and less stressful.

  • Pediatricians

    Quickly share free resources about learning and thinking differences with your patients and their families. Click the icons to download, print, or email.

  • Educators

    Find teaching strategies and tips to help students with learning disabilities and ADHD thrive in school.

  • Back to school

    Going back to school can be exciting for kids and parents. It can also be full of stress and uncertainty. This guide can help you navigate everything from school anxiety and back-to-school routines to IEPs and 504 plans.

  • Written expression disorder

    Written expression disorder is a condition that makes it hard to express thoughts and ideas in writing. It also affects grammar and punctuation. Learn more about this common type of learning challenge.

  • Winter holidays

    The holidays can be both exciting and challenging for kids who learn and think differently. Use these resources to navigate the ups and downs of the season.

  • Learning and thinking differences

    Learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia are lifelong. But with the right support, people can thrive. This guide can help you better understand these common conditions and the impact they make. Get the facts. Experience a day in the life. And explore personal stories about living with difference.

  • Summer guide

    Summer break can be fun for kids. But the changes in routines and schedules can also make it stressful, especially for kids who learn and think differently. Use this guide to help get kids ready.

  • STEM education

    STEM education can help all students build future-ready skills. Learn best practices, tips, and strategies for inclusive STEM teaching.

  • Parent-teacher conferences

    Parent-teacher conferences can be stressful. Use this toolkit to prepare and make the most of the meeting. Get printables, conversation starters, and more.

  • IEPs

    Learn the basics about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), which tailor special education for kids with disabilities. Get tips on how to prepare for IEP meetings, how to set annual goals, and what to look for in an IEP for teens.

  • Dyslexia

    Dyslexia is a learning disability in reading. People with dyslexia have trouble reading at a good pace and without mistakes. They may also have a hard time with spelling and writing. These resources can help.

  • Dyscalculia

    Dyscalculia is a learning disability in math. It makes it hard to work with and make sense of numbers. Learn more about dyscalculia and why people have trouble with math. Discover ways to help.

  • Assistive technology

    Learn about what assistive technology is and how it can help people who learn and think differently.

  • 504 plans

    Learn the basics about 504 plans. These plans remove barriers so students with disabilities can learn alongside their peers in general education. Get tips and answers to common questions about 504 plans.

  • Tantrums and meltdowns

    Tantrums and meltdowns can be stressful and hard to understand. Learn more about why they happen, how to respond, and what can prevent them.