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Staying within the realm of last week's blog post today we are sharing an article from http://www.additudemag.com/ entitled '6 Tips to Fight Distractions and Get Homework Done. From fidgeting to shifting between different tasks, six techniques to help distracted ADD/ADHD students focus at school and on their homework.'

As you may or may not know, here at Linder Educational Coaching we cater to students with ADD, ADHD, other LDs, behavioral issues and problems with executive functioning. Fighting distraction and getting work done, or accomplishing smarter study habits can be difficult for any child. This article talks about a few of the suggestions to keep your student on pace and able to finish their homework.

If you are looking for help for your child, especially if they have ADD/ADHD and you don't know where to start, contact us today! We are here to help!
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6 Tips to Fight Distractions and Get Homework Done!

"Having two children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), I tried a lot of traditional study methods through the years, with no success. Such techniques — usually involving sitting down at a table for extended periods with pen, paper, study guides, and textbook — do not accommodate the way that ADHD brains work.

My son, Josh, has severe ADHD and poor working memory. His standardized test scores didn’t reflect his high IQ, because he rarely finished a test in the time allotted. The scratching of students’ pencils and whispers from those who had already finished drew his attention away from his work. We brainstormed ways to shut out the noise and keep him on task. When he wore foam earplugs to block out background noise and used a visual timer to pace himself, he finished every test."

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