Comments for HomeworkCoach

Comment on Healing Power: The Benefits of Music for Children with ADHD by Oliver Ray

Oliver Ray — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:15:56 +0000

I never knew that music could be a therapy for ADHD. A few of our kids struggle with ADD and ADHD at home and school. Maybe taking a few music classes can help them with their medical condition.

Comment on Help your ADHD Child Focus on Completing Homework by Vyvy Phan

Vyvy Phan — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 20:33:33 +0000

One of the exercises that I do with my ADHD clients to incorporate mindfulness in is to have them take a 1-minute breathing break. I would have them sit and breathe as I watch the time so that they can calm down and slow their minds down as well. Then I would ask them how it felt during that time (long, short, etc.) that way I can tie in how time is elastic and how it’s helpful to take a minute to breathe to reduce feelings of frustration, anxiety, overwhelmed, impulsivity, racing thoughts, and inattention. It typically allows them to think more clearly and takes away the pressure of time moving too quickly or too many tasks to complete in a limited amount of time.

Comment on Quiz on Lesson 5: Cognitive Flexibility by Vyvy Phan

Vyvy Phan — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:53:12 +0000

For question 3, the 2 bullet point question is confusing..

Comment on The HomeworkCoach Approach: Strategies and Adaptations by Vyvy Phan

Vyvy Phan — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:02:35 +0000

For “examples with adaptions” slide regarding cognitive inflexibility:
– I would suggest to make the second bullet even more clear by adding the example of “giving the student time countdown prompts (e.g. 10 minute until we change task/activity/hw, 5 min. till.., 3 mins….)
– also, it been my experience working with the population that visual prompts/cues help such as having a watch or clock available, so that they can also learn time management.

Comment on Help your ADHD Child Conquer Test Anxiety by susan george

susan george — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:39:08 +0000

ADHD child needs love, love and support from family and friends, thanks for sharing.

Comment on Understanding Your ADHD Child’s Learning Style by BFS Fidget Toy Store

BFS Fidget Toy Store — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 01:00:25 +0000

Yes. Very helpful indeed. If I may also suggest something for those who can’t seem to get their mind to stop in the middle of the day…
I’ve had awesome results using fidget spinners for ADHD and stress relief.