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6/9/2020 0 Comments

How to Manage and Find Motivation to take the ACT with ADHD

For most Individuals the ACT is a very daunting and time consuming task. It is the pinnacle of standardized tests and the one that ultimately decides the Universities that you will get accepted into. However, because of the recent celebrity scandals involving the ACT, many schools have decided to only use it for scholarship purposes voiding using it for admissions. Interestingly enough, in order for the ACT to stay relevant they are allowing students to retake certain parts of the test instead of the whole thing.

Here are a few ways to stay motivated with ADHD to study for the test!
Now, this blog post is not going to provide you with some miraculous trick or even tell you that the ACT is easier if you study. Though these methods will make the ACT not look as daunting as you might have originally thought.

Theres an old saying that applies extremely well to the ACT "Work smarter not harder." This test is built on efficiency and capitalizing on your strengths that will ultimately get you a strong score. Given that, if you think studying all the material for each sections of the test will give you that highly praised 36 you will be thoroughly mistaken.

Most people that I know who have ADHD and have taken the ACT usually don't do as well because our brains don't work in standardized test form. Which is perfectly fine because the ACT will certainly not determine how far you will go in life. Obviously, there are those brilliant individuals who have the disorder and can get a very high score.

What I have found to be the Key to Success!
Devote just one hour a day, especially during the summer. Now, that does not mean study an entire test such as science. Spend the time to figure out the parts of the Science test that you know! Then make sure you know exactly what you don't know. DO NOT, I mean DO NOT spend anytime studying what you know, maybe quickly brief it but don't spend a majority of time studying it. Remember "work smarter not harder".

With that in mind make a well rounded schedule that will keep you motivated. Know that the ACT is a game not a test, use strategic moves and efficiency to accomplish the task.

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5/27/2020 0 Comments

Tips On How To Get Off Unnecessary Screen Time!

During this pandemic, kids across the country are waking up and completing online schooling. However, when they are done for the day, most of them FaceTime for hours on end, playing video games and watching TV with friends. With that in mind, it is imperative that your son or daughter puts down the device and uses his/her time more productively.

As a parent with two sons, I know that it is a constant strenuous battle to get them off their devices. Therefore, I have made a list of some of the best ways to help manage your children's screen time.

Give your Children tasks to complete during the day!

1. Make sure to exercise
2. Obviously, with the pandemic hanging out with friends has its restrictions. Use this time to go outside! Go for walks and bike rides with friends!
3. Set specific chores each day! 1-2 chores. Make sure only to give a few because if you don't, your child will most likely be obstinate and less inclined to complete them.

Set Screen time limits on your Children's Phone and iPad

To do this, all you need to do is go to:

1. Settings- then click on screen time
2. Then you will tap app limits
3. Finally, you set daily time limits with precise hours and minutes that you can use your device.

Keep your child engaged!

Make sure that your child has a strict daily routine that he follows. Kids with ADHD are goal-driven and love incentives. The more you reward, the more likely they will complete tasks and not sit all day on their devices.

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5/11/2020 0 Comments

Helpful Tips and Strategies for Online Learning

During these unprecedented times it easy to get lost in the chaos and drama of the Coronavirus. Given the current stay at home orders, there is little to do, leaving ample time to for irrational fear of the unknown.

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Hi my name is Ann Pieper, Founder and Managing Director of the ADHD Center of Milwaukee. .

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Hi Everyone,

I hope that you are safe and well during these unprecedented times. This week, the best strategy to offer is Routine. In ADHD coaching, there is a known phrase, "Systems need Maintenance, Maintenance leads to Routines, and Routines build Habits." So what does this simple phrase mean? With time management and an ADHD'er it means developing a schedule, even during Spring Break. I have an ADHD student at home waiting for the online platform to begin in April, but I already have, what I call, a CORONA Schedule in place.

* He must wake up by 8:00-be ready by 9:00
* 9:15-11:30 Study Time- with breaks for movement
* 30 Minutes Rewriting Chemistry, and English Notes
* 30 Minutes Quizlets
* 30 Minutes Watching Kahn Academy Videos on Challenging Concepts
* 30 minutes Previewing and Annotating Novel For English Class
* Break until 4:30
* 4:30 Cardio workout outside at Klode Park, running the stairs-of course keeping social distance.

This Schedule is a Routine, which will lead to the same expectations and good habits when online school starts.

I hope that we will be able to continue to run at the park with mandatory shelter, but I am confident we will figure out something at home.

Whether your child, is in elementary school, in middle school, in high school, or in college-a version of the same schedule can be made. ADHD'ers need consistency! The rewards of doing this will be a happier home life, and whether you are a stay-at-home parent, or working parent, this Routine will make your at home work-life better and more productive!

Stay Healthy and Sane! We will triumph in the end! Stay tuned for my continuing series on Tips and Strategies for Time Management!