Did you know that 10% of children in America are diagnosed with ADHD? For many parents, it can bring a huge sense of relief to discover the reason for your child's inability to focus and short attention span in school.

At Eagle Hill, our mission is to empower children who learn differently to become confident students and people. Without our faculty of truly remarkable special education teachers, we'd be lost in reaching that goal. With Teacher Appreciation Week this week, we'd like to share how they do it.

Regardless of how your child learns, they can receive a great education. The key is to find multiple ways to support their development.

Did you know that creativity and entrepreneurship are some of the niches that children diagnosed with ADHD can excel at during their adulthood?

Springtime is a period of growth and renewal—what better time to strengthen familial bonds with a group activity? As the weather warms up, chase away the cabin fever by getting the whole family together for an activity that everyone can enjoy.

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is a psychotherapist and the Founder and Director of The Center for Connection, a cutting-edge facility dedicated to helping kids, adults, and families be happier, healthier, and more fully themselves. Dr. Bryson also speaks internationally and will be hosting the next installment of Eagle Hill’s 21-22 virtual Speaker Series on April 5, 2022, at 7 p.m. Register today!

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 7.3 million students received special education services during the 2019-2020 school year.

When a child gets frustrated, stressed, overwhelmed, or upset, their ability to navigate through this turmoil is correlated to their ability to regulate behavior, emotions, and reactions—also called executive functioning.

From the way they process information, remember details, and approach problem-solving, every child is unique. This is especially true for those with language-based learning differences.

Dr. Michele Borba is an educational psychologist whose passion for child advocacy comes from being a teacher, consultant, and parent. Through actionable, practical approaches, Dr. Borba offers guidance to help their children thrive in and outside of the classroom. Dr. Borba will be hosting the next installment of Eagle Hill’s 21-22 virtual Speaker Series on February 8, 2022, at 7 p.m. Register today!