Useful strategies for helping your neurodivergent student achieve academic success during the end-of-the-school-year slump.
Neurodivergent students may find it especially difficult to maintain focus at the end of the school year.To help your child finish the school year with confidence, focus on their strengths and praise their effort.
The sun is shining, birds are chirping, days are getting longer, and focus is waning. That’s right, it’s the end of the school year. It’s difficult to maintain focus on those end-of-year tasks like studying for exams or final projects when summer vacation occupies your thoughts. I’m sure most of us can remember these feelings when we were in school, imagine how much worse it is for your neurodivergent student who struggles daily to maintain focus, stay organized and complete tasks.
As a college student, my ADHD son likes to meet with friends in a quiet location, away from the distractions of his dorm room, to study. In addition to a study buddy, younger and older students alike can establish accountability by sharing digital calendars with friends or family members.Ever since my ADHD son was in elementary school, he has used a white noise generator when doing homework or studying; his favorite sound is the thunderstorm.
Although neurodivergent students live in the here and now, and rewarding behavior usually doesn’t work, you may be able to provide incentives for students who have goals in mind. I know for my son, his desire to stay at college is a motivator for him to do well academically.to get through difficult school assignments.
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