Types of Students & Classroom Structure
Learn more about the students and classroom structure at Sand Hill School. Read more >>
Your Child Faces Challenges: What’s Your Journey?
Do you have a child with a learning a disability or inattention challenges? Hear from parents who have “been there, done that.” This parent panel of strong child advocates share their story of how they worked long and hard to Read more >>
Does My Child Need ADHD Medication?
Written by Glen Elliott, PhD, MD My son was recently diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He’s seven-years-old and often has trouble focusing in class. It seems like he’s getting in trouble every day, either for being disruptive or for distracting Read more >>
At-Home Strategies to Teach Your Struggling Student
For procrastinators, chunking is a useful strategy for breaking down large assignments into smaller, easier-to-tackle tasks. Read more >>
Is Your Child a Slow Reader or Are They Dyslexic?
by Jill Yochim, MA, CALT, Learning Specialist Sara swept her vibrant red hair out of her face as she smiled up at me, clearly pleased with herself and seeking praise for the fact that she had completed her reading beautifully. Read more >>
by Cindy Lopez, Director of Community Engagement Is your child struggling with the same behavior challenges in school without making progress? Does he or she have ADHD-like symptoms? Read more >>
Helping Kids with ADHD Symptoms: More Tools for Focus, e.g., Planner
A planner can make a big difference for a child with ADHD symptoms. Watch this video for tips on how to use this invaluable tool. Read more >>
Helping Kids With ADHD Symptoms: Getting the Disorganized Backpack Organized
Organization is key, especially for a child with ADHD symptoms. This video offers some helpful techniques for organizing your child’s catch-all backpack. Read more >>
Helping Kids with ADHD Symptoms: Handling a Reading Assignment
How can you help your child break a reading assignment into manageable tasks? Watch this video for guidance. Read more >>
Helping Kids with ADHD Symptoms: Providing Tools for Focus
This video explores how to create structure, such as a schedule or task list, to enable your child to focus. Read more >>
