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Is ADHD a Learning Disability?

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Is ADHD a Learning Disability?

 

Is ADHD a Learning Disability?

No, ADHD is not classified as a learning disability, but it may make learning more challenging.

Though ADHD is not categorized as a learning disability, research shows that 30-50% of children with ADHD also have a specific learning disability, making learning even more challenging. The interaction between these conditions can further complicate academic achievement.

ADHD Definition:

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain’s prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for managing thoughts and behaviors.

Learning Impact of ADHD:

While ADHD doesn’t directly affect academic skills like reading, writing, or math, it can impact executive function. This means difficulties with planning, organization, and maintaining focus, which are critical for learning.
Further, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ADHD can be considered a disability, potentially making students eligible for special education services and/or accommodations.

 

Supporting Students with ADHD: The Impact of Targeted InstructionADHD learning disability support

Many students with ADHD face unique challenges when it comes to learning. While ADHD is not classified as a learning disability, its effects on executive functioning—such as difficulties with focus, planning, and organization—can make academic achievement more difficult. This is particularly true for students who also struggle with decoding and language comprehension.

At Lindamood-Bell, we’ve seen firsthand how targeted instruction can make a significant difference for students with these dual challenges. For example, students with a prior ADHD diagnosis who experienced both decoding and language comprehension difficulties were provided with Seeing Stars® and Visualizing and Verbalizing® instruction. The results were remarkable: these students achieved substantial improvements in both decoding and comprehension. In fact, they made large (statistically significant) standard score gains on eight of nine measures.

One particularly encouraging outcome was a 27-point increase in percentile rank for Word Recognition and a 20-point increase in Written Language Comprehension, placing these students well within the normal range (25th-75th percentile). This demonstrates how the right instructional approach can help students with ADHD not only overcome their learning obstacles but thrive academically.

While ADHD itself may not affect specific academic skills, the way it interacts with other learning difficulties—like those involving decoding and comprehension—requires a comprehensive approach. With the right support, including specialized instruction and effective strategies, students with ADHD can achieve meaningful and lasting progress in their academic journeys.

 

Students with a prior ADHD diagnosis who had both decoding and language comprehension difficulties received both Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction. These students achieved significant improvements in decoding and comprehension. They made large (statistically significant) standard score changes on eight of nine measures.

Years: Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2023

Number of Students: 2,136

Average Age: 11.9

Average Hours of Instruction: 155.4

Lindamood-Bell Instruction Implemented: Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing

 

Lindamood-Bell: Supporting Students with ADHD and Learning Challenges

Instruction for ADHD and learning disabilities

At Lindamood-Bell, we specialize in helping students overcome challenges related to ADHD and other learning difficulties. Our evidence-based programs, such as Seeing Stars for decoding and Visualizing and Verbalizing for comprehension, have been proven to significantly improve academic performance. We believe that every student, regardless of their diagnosis, can learn to their full potential with the right kind of instruction.

With nearly 40 years of experience, we’ve helped students of all ages make remarkable progress in reading, comprehension, and overall learning. Whether a student is struggling with focus, planning, or understanding complex material, our sensory-cognitive instruction is designed to target and strengthen the specific learning and literacy skills that provide the foundation for success.

If your child faces challenges related to ADHD or other learning difficulties, Lindamood-Bell offers individualized instruction to support their success. Our programs are available both in-person and online, providing families with flexibility without compromising quality. The first step is a comprehensive Learning Ability Evaluation, which identifies your child’s strengths and areas of need. Based on the results, we recommend either 1-to-1 instruction or enrollment in Lindamood-Bell Academy. This personalized approach targets the root causes of learning difficulties, helping your child thrive. Schedule a Learning Ability Evaluation today to start their journey to success.

Discover more on our website or contact us today to learn how we can help your child thrive academically. Call 800-233-1819 to get started!

Understanding the Signs of Dyslexia

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understanding the signs of dyslexia

 

Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects reading and spelling. While children develop at their own pace, parents may notice when their child struggles with reading, especially compared to siblings or peers. Early identification and intervention are key to overcoming these challenges. By recognizing the signs of dyslexia early, parents can seek timely support that significantly boosts a child’s reading skills and confidence.

At Lindamood-Bell, we believe all individuals, including those diagnosed with dyslexia, can be taught to read and comprehend to their full potential. Our evidence-based, individualized instruction strengthens the sensory-cognitive processes essential for reading and comprehension success.

 

 

Our process begins with a comprehensive Learning Ability Evaluation to identify underlying learning challenges and gain a clear understanding of your child’s unique needs. Based on this evaluation, we create a personalized instruction plan designed to address the root causes of your child’s learning difficulties. Take the first step toward transforming your child’s future—schedule a Learning Ability Evaluation today.

 

Roan’s Story: A Journey to Reading Success for a Student with Dyslexia

Roan’s mother, Ruth, noticed early on that Roan struggled with reading. He would come home from school feeling frustrated and upset, often in tears. Shortly after, Roan was diagnosed with dyslexia and could not read even a single word.

Ruth turned to Lindamood-Bell for support, and after participating in our intensive online instruction, Roan was reading at grade level. His remarkable transformation highlights the impact of our approach.

Watch Roan’s story:  

 

Signs of Dyslexia

While reading avoidance and frustration are common signs of dyslexia, there are specific behaviors to look out for:

1. Sounding Out Words  

Students with dyslexia often struggle to decode words. They might skip or substitute sounds, leading to inaccurate reading. For example, a child may read “steam” instead of “stream.”

2. Sight Words  

Children with dyslexia may have difficulty remembering sight words such as “eye” and “thought.”

3. Reading Fluency  

Even when they can decode words, students with dyslexia may not read fluently. Their reading may sound choppy or disjointed, which can interfere with understanding the meaning of the text.

4. Spelling  

Spelling challenges often accompany dyslexia. Even if a student can spell phonetically, they may not remember the visual patterns of words (orthography).

 

One possible cause of these difficulties with reading and spelling is weak symbol imagery—the ability to visualize letters and words. A significant number of students—even those who have well-developed phonemic awareness—have difficulty rapidly perceiving sounds in words and are slow to self-correct their reading errors. Individuals of all ages can experience the symptoms of weak symbol imagery. 

This causes weakness in:

  • Memorizing sight words
  • Sounding out words
  • Orthographic awareness
  • Phonemic awareness
  • Contextual reading fluency
  • Orthographic spelling

Our instruction features the Seeing Stars program, which develops symbol imagery for reading and spelling. Long overlooked in reading research, symbol imagery is an important function that can now be assessed and developed.

 

How Reading Intervention Changes the Brains of Children with Dyslexia

Recent research titled “Rapid and widespread white matter plasticity during an intensive reading intervention” was published in the journal Nature. The study, from the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, University of Washington (UW), examined growth in reading skills and white matter in school-aged, struggling readers. Diffusion MRI data collected during eight weeks of Lindamood-Bell intensive instruction indicates that there were large-scale changes in white matter along with growth in reading skills. In addition, the study identifies white matter tracts that may predict the ease with which a child learns how to read.

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Dr. Jason Yeatman, one of the study’s researchers, says that although dyslexia is often thought of as permanent, the findings indicate that the targeted, intensive instruction leads to “substantial” improvements in reading skills and changes in the “underlying wiring of the brain’s reading circuitry.” Read more and access the full article here.

Find more independent research studies and references here. 

Symbol imagery—the ability to visualize letters and words— can be improved through targeted instruction. Improved symbol imagery changes how students read and spell, regardless of their ages or their struggles with literacy—including students with dyslexia. 

Numerous peer-reviewed articles based on studies examining the effectiveness of Lindamood-Bell instruction with dyslexic students have been published in scholarly journals – Summary of Behavioral & Neurological Research—Dyslexia.

 

Hope for Students with Dyslexia

At Lindamood-Bell, students receive individualized instruction using one or more of our evidence-based programs. The Seeing Stars program develops skills needed for phonological processing and orthographic processing in reading and spelling. Seeing Stars instruction can address the needs of students previously diagnosed with dyslexia. From 2008 to 2023, we worked with over 3,000 students who self-reported a dyslexia diagnosis. These students experienced large (statistically significant) improvements in reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension after receiving Seeing Stars instruction.

The following shows the reading performance, pre- and post-instruction, of all students who self-reported as having a diagnosis of dyslexia.

 

Lindamood-Bell® Learning Center Results—Students with Dyslexia

research results for students with dyslexia

Years: Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2023

Number of Students: 3,034

Average Age: 10.2

Average Hours of Instruction:  123.9

Lindamood-Bell Instruction Implemented: Seeing Stars

On average, students with a prior dyslexia diagnosis who received Seeing Stars instruction achieved significant improvements in reading. They made large (statistically significant) standard score changes on seven of eight measures. Vocabulary was not a targeted measure of instruction. The 20-point percentile increase in Word Recognition put these students well within the normal range (25th–75th percentile). The large average standard score change in Paragraph Reading Accuracy should also be noted.

Find additional Learning Center data, including growth made by students with ADHD, Specific Learning Disabilities, and Autism here.

 

Help for Dyslexia at Lindamood-Bell

instruction for students with signs of dyslexia

At Lindamood-Bell, we offer individualized, evidence-based instruction to help students with reading difficulties, including those diagnosed with dyslexia. Whether your child is newly diagnosed or has struggled for years, we believe dyslexia doesn’t have to be a lifelong challenge. For over 35 years, our sensory-cognitive approach has provided hope and lasting results, helping students overcome their reading challenges. We can help your child reach their full potential—learn more about our programs today. Call us at 800-233-1819 or request information.

“My Seven-Year-Old With Dyslexia Is Reading!”

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When Roan started school, his mother, Ruth, noticed he was struggling with reading and was frustrated. “He was coming home crying and angry,” she says. He was diagnosed with dyslexia shortly after, unable to read even one word.

Then Ruth turned to Lindamood-Bell’s evidence-based instruction to develop Roan’s reading skills. Soon, Roan was reading at grade level!

 

Watch to hear Ruth and Roan’s story.

 

With our personalized programs, students can make years of improvement in literacy and learning skills in a matter of weeks.  

 

How can your child excel this school year? Read on for typical areas of focus. 

Reading 

Strong readers recognize common words and can sound out unfamiliar words easily, making reading at grade level or above easy and smooth.

Students struggling can learn to read to their full potential this school year. We identify why reading is hard for each student individually and focus on developing the skills they need to become a better reader. Learn about our renowned approach.

  

Comprehension 

Do words “go in one ear and out the other” for your child? This is more common than you’d think. Weak concept imagery—the ability to image a gestalt (whole)—may be the cause. Weakness in concept imagery interferes with reading and listening comprehension, memory, oral vocabulary, critical thinking, and writing. Developing concept imagery can improve comprehension. Learn more about how we develop comprehension here.

 

Math 

Does your child “hate” math? People who are good at math can easily visualize math concepts. The language of numbers turns into imagery, and they “see” mathematical relationships. We can teach your child how to think with numbers. Learn how we solve math “problems” here. Individuals of all ages can learn to enjoy math!  

Contact us at 800-300-1818 to get started.

 

Watch our Special Parent Forum

 

Emmy’s mom, Alyson, discussed her bright and energetic kindergartener’s struggles with reading and spelling and how online instruction helped her catch up. Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research and Development, Paul Worthington, reviews how student gains from online instruction are equivalent to gains from in-person instruction.

Click here to hear about Emmy’s amazing success story.

 

The Benefits of Reading Every Day

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The benefits of reading every day are numerous, impacting various aspects of life for individuals of all ages. Whether your student is immersed in fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, consistent reading enriches their learning experience. The more they read, the more they expand their vocabulary, sharpen their comprehension skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the world. Whether they are diving into books or exploring other written materials, the positive impact of daily reading is both extensive and transformative.

 

At Lindamood-Bell, we recognize the importance of reading as a cornerstone of lifelong learning and personal growth. Our programs are designed to improve reading and comprehension skills, empowering your student to excel academically and beyond.

 

“Why Can’t I Skip My 20 Minutes of Daily Reading Tonight?”

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In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to dismiss the importance of spending just 20 minutes a day reading. However, this small habit can significantly impact your child’s academic journey and future success. The difference between reading regularly and skipping those 20 minutes may seem insignificant in the short term but over time, the gap it creates in vocabulary, comprehension, and overall knowledge becomes vast.

Let’s take a look at the data:

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By the end of 6th grade, Student “A” will have read the equivalent of 60 whole school days. Student “B” will have read only 12 school days, and Student “C” will have read the equivalent of just three days. The differences in their academic and personal growth can be profound.

So, why can’t your student skip those 20 minutes of reading tonight? Because those 20 minutes are an investment in their future. The student who reads more learns more. They acquire a broader vocabulary and a deeper understanding of the world and improve comprehension. These advantages translate into greater success not just in school but in life. So, the next time you’re tempted to let your student skip reading, remember that the small, consistent effort adds up to big rewards.

Consider this: A student who reads for 20 minutes daily will accumulate 3,600 minutes of reading time over a school year, encountering around 1,800,000 words. In contrast, a student who reads for just five minutes daily will only read 900 minutes and about 282,000 words in the same period. The difference profoundly impacts their vocabulary, comprehension, and overall academic achievement.

Download your own Daily Reading flyer as a reminder to build healthy reading habits and to show your student why it is so important.

 

The Impact of Daily Reading

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Reading daily offers numerous benefits, impacting cognitive abilities, language skills, and overall understanding of the world. Teachers often recommend 20 minutes of reading daily as a simple yet powerful way to build these essential skills. Whether your child is just beginning to read or you’re encouraging your student to expand their knowledge, daily reading can significantly enhance their life. 

Broader Vocabulary


Daily reading exposes your student to a diverse range of vocabulary, sentence structures, and writing techniques. This not only expands their word knowledge but also enhances their writing and communication skills. Whether they’re diving into complex novels or informative articles, each encounter with new words enriches their language abilities, making it easier for them to express themselves clearly and effectively in both speech and writing.

 

Improved Comprehension Skills


Regular reading strengthens your student’s comprehension skills, enabling them to understand better and engage with complex texts. As they explore various genres and topics, they develop the ability to decode meaning, infer themes, and connect ideas within and across different pieces of writing. These skills are crucial for academic success and play a key role in making informed decisions in everyday life.

 

Deeper Understanding of the World


Reading expands your student’s perspective by exposing them to different cultures, ideas, and experiences. Through books and articles, they gain insights into diverse ways of thinking and living, which broadens their worldview. This deeper understanding fosters critical thinking, allowing your student to form well-informed opinions and engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

 

The Academic Impact of Daily Reading

 

Daily reading benefits cognitive abilities and language skills and significantly impacts your student’s academic success. As your student reads regularly, they

  • Develop strong reading skills, such as decoding and comprehending written text,
  • Enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and
  • Improve overall academic performance by expanding their knowledge base and vocabulary.

 

Helping Reluctant Readers

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Does your child seem to avoid reading at all costs, opting for any other activity instead? Are you constantly urging them to sit down and read, whether for school or for fun? Maybe they’ve even expressed a dislike for reading. For parents of reluctant readers, establishing a daily reading habit can be challenging, but even small efforts can lead to meaningful progress. The key is to identify and address the underlying reasons for your child’s reluctance—boredom with the material, difficulty understanding what they’re reading, or issues with reading skills.

Encourage Reading with Your Child’s Interests


Choose books that align with your child’s interests and consider pairing them with related activities. For example, if your child loves animals, visit the library after a zoo trip to find animal-themed books. This makes reading more engaging and relevant.

 

Promote a Positive Reading Environment


Set aside quiet times for reading and model this behavior yourself. Make sure reading is seen as a pleasant, shared family activity rather than a punishment. If there’s no school reading assigned, let your child choose their own books, like comic books, which can lead to new interests.

 

Address Comprehension and Decoding Issues


If your child struggles with understanding or decoding, they may need additional support. Weak concept imagery or difficulties with visualizing letters can affect reading. Identifying and addressing these issues is crucial to helping your child become a more confident and independent reader.

Ready to embark on your child’s learning journey? Read on to discover how our programs can support your student’s reading development and unlock their full potential. 

 

Improve Reading Comprehension and Learning Skills at Lindamood-Bell

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At Lindamood-Bell, we help students develop the skills necessary for effective reading and comprehension, ensuring they can fully enjoy the benefits of daily reading. Our unique, evidence-based instruction develops the sensory-cognitive processes necessary for reading and comprehension. Identifying and strengthening underlying sensory-cognitive processing issues can completely change your student’s learning skills. With these improved reading and comprehension skills, your student can experience a whole new world of rewarding and enjoyable reading. They will be able to understand and engage with texts more deeply, making reading a truly enriching experience.

Ready to embark on your child’s learning journey? Lindamood-Bell is here to support you. Our Learning Center will develop an individualized program of targeted instruction to help your child read and comprehend to their potential. Contact us or call 800-233-1819 to learn more and get started!

 

 

Study on Reading Interventions for Students with Reading Difficulties Launched, Details to Be Presented at SREE 2024 Conference

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Lindamood-Bell and American Institutes for Research® (AIR®) Collaborative Study to Examine Effectiveness in Reading Intervention Program for Elementary Students

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A groundbreaking study aimed at improving reading outcomes for upper elementary students with reading difficulties has officially launched and will be presented at the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) 2024 Conference. The presentation, titled “An Efficacy Study of the Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Complete Reading Intervention for Upper Elementary Students,” will be delivered on September 20 by presenting author Jill Bowdon of the American Institutes for Research. Additional study authors include American Institutes for Research® (AIR®) research experts Anja Kurki, Ph.D.; Billie Jo Day, Ph.D.; Daniel D. Hubbard; and Lily Tahmassebi. Attendees at this prestigious conference include education researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who will explore the latest advancements in educational research and intervention strategies.

The research initiative, developed and conducted by AIR® in collaboration with Lindamood-Bell, addresses a critical challenge in education today: the reduced emphasis on foundational skills and increased focus on comprehension in upper elementary grades, which poses difficulties for students with reading disabilities. These students often lack the basic reading skills their peers developed in earlier grades, putting them at risk of falling behind in reading and all academic subjects.

The study will provide empirical evidence on the impact of the Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Complete, a multicomponent intervention designed to improve reading skills for students in Grades 3-5 who are at risk for reading difficulties or have been identified with reading disabilities. As part of the program, the Lindamood-Bell for Schools division will provide professional development services to 300 educators in approximately 50 mid-sized to large urban public elementary schools with diverse student populations, representing three districts and approximately 900 students. The randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of the Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Complete Intervention systems in real-world educational settings.

Since 2019, 46 states have enacted reading policy reforms designed to ensure students are fluent readers by 3rd grade. Despite these efforts, many interventions fail to adequately address the needs of students who remain at risk at upper elementary levels. This study aims to bridge that gap, examining how the Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Complete significantly improves outcomes for students in need of targeted support.

“This study and our partnership with American Institutes for Research is a significant milestone for Lindamood-Bell and educational research,” says Paul Worthington, director of research and development for Lindamood-Bell. “With the launch of this research initiative, we have the opportunity to demonstrate the impact of our evidence-based, neuroscientific, sensory-cognitive interventions in real-world school environments. This study has the potential to create a paradigm shift, expanding beyond the science of reading to encompass the broader cognitive science of learning.”

The presentation at the 2024 SREE Conference will describe the research program’s objective, methodology, expected impact, and recommendations for future research. The full results of the study will be shared after all data has been analyzed after the conclusion of the program at the end of the 2025 academic year.

About Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Lindamood-Bell believes that all children and adults can learn to read and comprehend to their potential. For nearly 40 years, their evidence-based instruction has changed the lives of individuals with learning challenges such as dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. In addition to their 50 Learning Centers, they provide professional development for educators worldwide and engage in peer-reviewed research with universities, including MIT and Stanford. Visit www.lindamoodbell.com to learn more.

Contact: 
Paul Worthington,
Director of Research and Development
Lindamood-Bell
383538@email4pr.com  
(805) 541-3836

Tips for Students with ADHD

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects many students, impacting their ability to focus, stay organized, and manage time effectively. However, it’s crucial to recognize that these attention deficits may not exist in isolation. Sometimes, students with ADHD may also face additional learning challenges. Many students with ADHD are diagnosed without a thorough examination of their underlying learning profiles, which could be contributing to their attention challenges. 

 

At Lindamood-Bell, we believe in addressing the root causes of learning difficulties through customized interventions that consider the whole child, not just the symptoms. Our approach is grounded in the understanding that effective support for students with ADHD begins with a comprehensive assessment and personalized instruction plan designed to strengthen student’s learning abilities.

 

Understanding ADHD in Students

Tips for students with ADHD

Students with ADHD may have a diminished ability to concentrate, manage impulses, and stay organized, all of which are critical skills for academic success. These challenges can manifest in various ways, including:

 

  1. Difficulty staying focused on tasks: Students with ADHD may find it hard to pay attention to lessons, complete assignments, or follow through on tasks.
  2. Impulsivity: Students with ADHD might act without thinking, which can lead to difficulties in social interactions and classroom behavior.
  3. Disorganization: Students with ADHD can face significant hurdles in managing time, keeping track of materials, and following schedules. 

 

These challenges can have a profound impact on the academic performance of students with ADHD, often leading to frustration, low self-esteem, and disengagement from learning. 

 

Tips for Students with ADHD

Tips for students with ADHD, start with an evaluation.

 

1. Evaluate Student Learning

Often, students with ADHD face additional learning difficulties that can exacerbate their attention challenges. At Lindamood-Bell, our transformative approach begins with a thorough Learning Ability Evaluation. This evaluation uncovers any underlying learning issues, providing a clear understanding of your child’s needs and how best to address them. We then create a personalized instruction plan tailored to each student’s unique learning profile, targeting the root causes of their learning difficulties. Discover how Lindamood-Bell can make a lifelong difference in your child’s education—schedule a Learning Ability Evaluation today. Learn more and book your evaluation.

 

2. Creating a Supportive Learning Environment

To help students with ADHD thrive, it’s essential to create a learning environment that supports their needs. Here are some strategies:

  • Establish Consistent Routines and Schedules: Consistency helps students with ADHD know what to expect, reduces anxiety, and improves focus.
  • Set Clear Expectations for Behavior and Performance: Clear guidelines provide students with a framework for success, helping them understand what is expected of them.
  • Implement Strategies to Minimize Distractions: Reducing environmental distractions, such as noise or clutter, can help students with ADHD maintain concentration during lessons.

 

3. Effective Study Techniques for Students with ADHD

Students with ADHD benefit from study techniques that help them organize their thoughts, manage their time, and stay engaged with the material.

  • Organizational Strategies for Better Time Management: Tools like planners, to-do lists, and timers can help students with ADHD break down tasks and manage their time effectively.
  • Techniques to Improve Concentration During Studying: Short, focused study sessions with regular breaks can help maintain attention. Active learning techniques, such as discussing concepts or teaching them to others, can also be effective for students with ADHD.
  • Using Visual Aids: Visual aids such as charts and diagrams can make learning more engaging and help students retain information.

 

4. Building Motivation and Self-Confidence

Supporting students with ADHD goes beyond academics. It’s important to foster their self-esteem and encourage a positive attitude toward learning.

  • Identifying and Leveraging Individual Strengths: Every student has unique strengths. Identifying these can help boost their confidence and motivation.
  • Encouraging Self-Advocacy and Self-Monitoring: Teaching students with ADHD how to recognize and communicate their needs effectively is a crucial skill for lifelong success.
  • Recognizing and Celebrating Achievements: Regular recognition of accomplishments, no matter how small, helps build a positive self-image.

 

5. Collaborating with Teachers and other Professionals

A strong support system is vital for the success of students with ADHD. Collaboration between educators, parents, and professionals ensures that the student receives consistent support across all environments.

  • Effective Communication Strategies with Educators: Regular communication between parents and teachers ensures that strategies are aligned and the student’s needs are met.
  • Promoting a Collaborative Relationship between Home and School: Parents and teachers working together can create a more supportive and understanding environment for a student with ADHD.
  • Get Help from Experienced Professionals: Engaging with professionals who specialize in helping students with ADHD and learning challenges can provide additional support and guidance.

 

Find Support to Improve Learning for Students with ADHD

Instruction to support students with ADHD

At Lindamood-Bell, we understand the unique challenges that students with ADHD face in their learning journey. Our instruction is designed to improve foundational learning skills for students with ADHD. We use evidence-based programs, such as  Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing, to target the underlying cognitive skills necessary for reading, comprehension, and math, helping students with ADHD improve academically and gain confidence. Our personalized and flexible learning environment meets the unique needs of each student, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive.

With proven methods and techniques, Lindamood-Bell has been supporting students with ADHD for years. Our programs have a track record of success, helping students overcome learning difficulties and achieve their full potential.

Students with a Prior ADHD Diagnosis Who Received Decoding and Comprehension (Combined) Instruction

ADHD student results for reading and comprehension

Students with a prior ADHD diagnosis, who had both decoding and language comprehension difficulties, received both Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction. These students achieved significant improvements in decoding and comprehension. They made large (statistically significant) standard score changes on eight of nine measures.

Years: Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2023
Number of Students: 2,136
Average Age: 11.9
Average Hours of Instruction:  155.4
Lindamood-Bell Instruction Implemented: Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing

 

Find additional Learning Center data, including growth made by students with Specific Learning Disabilities and Autism, here.  The Child Mind Institute is an excellent resource for information to help children who have learning and attention challenges, including students with ADHD. Visit their website at https://childmind.org/topics/adhd-attention-problems/.

 

Success for Students with ADHD at Lindamood-Bell

 

One of Lindamood-Bell’s key advantages is our ability to provide personalized and flexible learning environments. We understand that every student is unique, and we tailor our instruction to meet their specific needs. Our one-on-one instruction allows us to address the individual challenges faced by students with ADHD.

Don’t just take our word for it—hear success stories from Lindamood-Bell students with ADHD. These stories showcase the progress and achievements that can be made with the right support and instruction.

 

For more information on how Lindamood-Bell can support your student with ADHD, contact us today. Together, we can build a brighter future for your child. Call us at 800-233-1819 or request information

Lindamood-Bell Academy: Enroll Now for Special Savings

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Lindamood-Bell Academy’s highly personalized approach is designed to meet the unique learning needs of each student. We develop the imagery-language foundation to help each student read, comprehend, and do math to their potential. 

Academy is an accredited California K-12 private school combining renowned, evidence-based instruction with a standards-aligned curriculum for maximum learning success. But it is our individualized, dynamic, and positive instruction that truly makes the difference for your child. Focusing on each student’s sensory-processing ability leads to successful learning and critical thinking. 

Shari, mother of an Academy student, said this about her son: “Lindamood-Bell Academy has given my child a future, and that is a gift. What they are doing here is giving Oliver the future he would not have otherwise. It makes me feel good as a parent because I know I’m doing the best that I can for him and that he is getting what he needs.”

Explore other stories about real students of the Academy here. There’s simply no other school like us or with our success rates!  

Enroll now for next school year and receive 25% off a month of tuition! 

*Academy enrollment must be completed by August 16, 2024. Must enroll for the entire school year. The discount will be applied to the final month of tuition in May 2025.

Call 800-300-1818 to learn more or get in touch to enroll.

Get to Know Our Unique Academy—Virtual Tour

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At Lindamood-Bell Academy, we develop sensory-cognitive processing as a foundation to help students read, comprehend, and do math to their potential. Why is this important? Because students need high-functioning sensory-cognitive processing to learn how to think and reason. They then apply their new abilities to not just school content, but life.

 

Our highly successful, unique approach to school is personalized to meet the learning needs of each student. Expect engaged, dynamic staff using evidence-based instruction and a standards-aligned curriculum to achieve results in just weeks!

 

See for yourself how Academy guides students to success in this virtual tour:

 

Call 800-300-1818 with any questions! 

At Lindamood-Bell, We Offer Learning Services that are as Unique as Your Child!

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Lindamood-Bell is your partner in education. In addition to our one-to-one instruction, we offer learning support that is tailored to your child’s unique needs.

 

Group Instruction at Lindamood-Bell:

Our group instruction model is designed to cater to students’ diverse learning needs by providing tailored educational experiences in a collaborative setting. We use our founders’ evidence-based programs to address the underlying sensory-cognitive functions necessary for reading and comprehension. By working in small groups, students benefit from peer interaction and collaborative learning while receiving individualized support to reach their full potential.

To learn more about group instruction for your child, call your local learning center at 800-233-1819.

 

Application of Sensory-Cognitive Skills:

Well-developed sensory-cognitive processing is the foundation of learning. Our instruction develops phonological awareness, symbol imagery, and concept imagery. These skills are integrated into classroom content to improve students’ reading, comprehension, and critical thinking abilities. For example, phonological awareness activities help students decode words more efficiently, while symbol imagery strengthens their ability to visualize and recall information. Concept imagery aids in understanding and retaining complex concepts, ensuring that students can apply their knowledge across various subjects.

To learn more about application to classroom content instruction for your child, call your local learning center at 800-233-1819.

 

Lindamood-Bell Academy:

Lindamood-Bell Academy is our private school dedicated to providing personalized education to students with diverse learning profiles. Our Academy combines Lindamood-Bell’s renowned instructional programs with a comprehensive curriculum to offer a well-rounded educational experience. We create individualized learning plans for each student, ensuring that their unique needs and strengths are addressed. Our goal is to help students achieve academic success and develop the confidence and skills necessary for lifelong learning.

To learn more about Lindamood-Bell Academy for your child, call your local learning center at 800-233-1819.

 

Join Us for a Special Live Forum on July 24th

From Our Families to Yours: Parent Insights on Comprehension Instruction at Lindamood-Bell

Abbie’s Mom, Beth, will discuss her teenage daughter’s experience with  Lindamood-Bell instruction and how her improved skills enabled her to thrive despite extreme challenges.

Wednesday, July 24

10 AM PDT • 1 PM EDT • 6 PM BST

Register Now

 

 

Leverage American Rescue Plan for Literacy Growth with Lindamood-Bell PD

For Schools, Professional Development

 

Relief funding from Congress includes over $100 billion in support of K-12 schools. 

Take advantage of these funds to get students back on track and boost literacy achievement with Lindamood-Bell Professional Development.

 

Lindamood-Bell Professional Development builds teacher expertise in literacy instruction 

  • Evidence-based programs supported by the cognitive science of reading
  • In-person and online workshops and job-embedded professional development
  • Interventions for MTSS, K-12, including dyslexia

 

Lindamood-Bell Tutoring Corps offers high-impact tutoring to accelerate learning

  • Training for your teachers, paraprofessionals, tutors
  • Or instruction provided by the Lindamood-Bell Tutoring Corps
  • In-person or online tutoring (where available)

 

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funding Opens Up Exciting Opportunities to Increase Achievement for All Students

Guidance from the Education Department on the use of relief funds includes strategies to address lost instructional time, particularly for students already underserved when the pandemic hit.

Relief funds are intended to provide services that will accelerate learning through instructional approaches, tutoring, and expanded learning time. Lindamood-Bell’s instructional approach and services align with ESSER strategies to increase achievement.

 

Lindamood-Bell partners with schools to provide evidence-based interventions for students. We deliver levels of professional learning for educators to help increase student achievement. We have extensive experience in working with diverse school districts and student populations. Our partnerships include pilot programs to large-scale school and district-wide implementation.

 

To learn more or to set up a free online overview of our programs and PD options

Contact us

or call 800.233.1819 for more information.

 

Lindamood-Bell is a qualified member of proventutoring.org.