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By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Googleing “how to be more productive at work” yields a ton of search results like this one (New York Times) and this one (Forbes) that offer the same generic tips. Many of these productivity tips are excellent – such as avoiding …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. One of the most common frustration points my clients articulate is I can’t focus. I hear this from all types of clients, including school-aged students and working professionals. I hear this from my students with ADHD and students without ADHD. I …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Required summer reading often involves the same challenging books as school-year reading, but without all the teacher support and guidance along the way. For this reason, some middle and high school students who succeed with school-year reading will struggle to independently …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Not every child (or adult!) likes to read. Does that bum me out? Yep. But similarly, not everyone likes to swim or cook or watch scary movies. The challenge for many parents is when a child doesn’t want to read when …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. When the last bell rings before summer vacation, most students slam their devices closed and chuck their backpacks in a closet until September. I get it. I did that too. But there are some simple things that students should do before …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Adults and children with ADHD have fascinating strengths, including creativity curiosity and empathy. But people with ADHD also have a slew of challenges that can make daily life seem nearly impossible to manage. These challenges primarily involve the executive functions, which …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. While the human brain is unfathomably amazing, it’s not meant to store large amounts of unconnected information. That’s why we have lists. Lists externally store non-urgent data for future reference. Using lists can reduce stress, increase the accessibility of information, help …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Open-book exams have a complicated reputation, as there are pros and cons to this type of test: Pro: You have to memorize less information. Con: Open-book exams offer a false sense of security, fooling you into thinking the answers will just …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. The best study tips for exams differ slightly from study tips for regular tests. Certainly, the list below contains many strategies that will help you prepare for that one high school or college or high school chemistry test, but most of …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Whether you’re in school or at an office (or both), knowing how to work well with others is a super power. The better you can work well with others, especially those with challenging personalities, the better off you’ll be. This tutorial …
