26 Dec Supporting ADHD Girls
Brooklyn Letters
1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn
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We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
~ Emily, mom of Brooklyn 2 year old -
Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
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I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
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Excellent services, caring therapists.
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Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
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We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
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We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
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The company is great with outstanding customer service. They keep my horses protected. I have recommended them to other horses trainers as well that are going to get service early next year. Very professional an honest too. Respectfully … More submitted Christopher
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Ron and Ken did a fantastic job with our security system today. Installed everything very quick. Both of them were very polite and asked us throughout if the installation met our needs. Simply fantastic!
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I called Cornerstone Protection to get a Security system at a relatives out of state property, within a week it was installed! The installers worked with the client to help understand her new system and she was happy! Our relative said … More they were courteous, professional and patient! I highly recommend Cornerstone Protection for all of your security needs!
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Had blink cameras; Car was broken into multiple times so I called CornerStone & they were able to install multiple cameras very quickly & for a reasonable price. I am so happy with the app & getting alerts that are not superfluous, … More like they were with Blink. Highly recommend CornerStone & the tech Ronnie.
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Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
Both were very knowledgeable and got our system back up and running.
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Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
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Amazing assistance provided by Shannon today on my security system. I’m so grateful for your prompt, efficient, professional, and courteous service. Put me down as a customer for life!
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One of the most painless experiences I've had. They came on time and was over the moon professional with still keeping a level of personability to it. The gentleman also went out of his way to say that my husband and Mines business … More was appreciated. Which is actually rare to be appreciated by such a great company. So thank you and we look forward to continuing services with this company.
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I am so happy we decided to go with cornerstone. They were quick and efficient. Shannon and the installer we very friendly. We got a lot of equipment and it was still within our budget. 10/10 would definitely recommend! Thank you
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Love the customer service and Shanon and his team go above and beyond for my restaurant. Couldn't of asked for a better security system and level of service that his team provides.
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I have been using Cornerstone Protection service for over 5 years and I'm really happy with the service and state-of-the-art equipments and it's futures are so much in advance and friendly, I highly recommend Cornerstone Protection … More Service any and all business that need a security protection days and nights specially after business hours(Cornerstone Protection is perfect solution for your business). Owner of Cornerstone Protection is proactive with their customers and their equipments. Good experienced with Cornerstone Protection!!!
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We had a very positive experience with Alissa as a tutor for our pod of 5th grade boys from January - June 2020. She cared a lot about the boys and worked hard to create meaningful activities for them. The pod experience was invaluable … More for all of our families during a difficult year and we were so grateful to have found this partnership! We also want to appreciate Craig for helping to match us with a tutor on very short notice after we had cycled through a few folks who were not able to see the commitment through. Thanks for sticking with us!
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Dusty was the exact person we needed to help our child finish out the school year. So grateful to him for the way he steadily encouraged her and helped her stay on track and organized. He is flexible, responsive to our needs/schedule as … More a family, and a delight to be with. We are also thankful that Craig at Themba Tutors really "gets it" and partnered us with such a wonderful tutor who was a great fit for our girl.
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My child worked with Gillian D virtually for math enrichment. She is an excellent teacher. She took time to understand my child's specific learning style and provided tools that would be engaging. She was kind and empathetic- really … More made it her goal to connect with my child and build trust and rapport. My child started the school year with confidence and without the typically "brain-drain" that occurs over the summer, thanks to Gillian.
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I am going into my second year as a Themba tutor. I have met so many great individuals while working for this company. Craig and the rest of the Themba team do such an excellent job picking and choosing Themba tutors that suit each client's … More individual needs! I look forward to meeting new tutors and clients in the 2021-2022 school year!
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Our son started in a new high school, 100% remote, and was really struggling with Latin and Physics. I found Themba Tudors online and had an initial call with Craig, who was very knowledgeable, responsive, and found 2 amazing tutors for … More us. Both the Latin and the physics tutors were fantastic, connected with my son really well and helped him go from 'failing' grade to 'honors'! I will for sure continue using (and recommending!) Themba Tutors. Thank you, C, K, and W!
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Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
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Giulia Mercuri is a great Italian tutor! She was very responsive and accessible. Giulia put a ton of effort into preparing for each session and really helped our son with test preparation and projects. We are grateful that she was able … More to help, especially since our son did not receive any live teaching during COVID. We are happy that she was referred to us!
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As an adult student diagnosed with a learning disability during grad school, I knew I needed help dealing with my Master's program's demanding workload. I was seriously considering dropping out when I was referred to Themba Tutors. … More I was paired up with a wonderful tutor, Julie, who was a total lifesaver. I learned many techniques that I can utilize in the future as I embark on the next phase of my career.
I can wholeheartedly say after working with Themba for two years that I would not have finished my program without this organization. And I am so thankful I selected them. -
We were introduced to a wonderful tutor: Mcedwyn. He and our son, a freshman in college, worked well together. As a result, our son’s grades significantly improved. The tutor taught our son subject content and various methods to effectively … More study for quizzes and exams. Our son was also taught time management and organization. My son’s experience with the tutor made the first year of college a less intimidating experience.
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We have been with our tutor, Cailin Schiller, for two years, from 5th - 7th grade. She started as an executive functioning tutor with my daughter. From the start, she demonstrated a depth of expertise and a selective use of techniques skillfully … More adapted to my daughter’s ADHD and Math disability. Cailin made Math accessible and understandable to her in a way that even her teachers had not been able to do. She differentiated reading, writing and math tasks and assignments to tailor them to my daughter’s unique learning differences. Not only did it have an effect on her grades and her work efficiency, but she finally could do her work with less anxiety. Even my daughter’s teachers used Cailin’s guidance to modify their work with her. But most importantly, she became my daughter’s favorite resource. I can’t say how invaluable Cailin has been to my daughter’s progress and well-being. I’d recommend her a million times over. She is a gem.
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Victoria is a superb tutor. She helped my high school age daughter with her writing. Victoria's skills as a tutor, as well as her sense of humor and her engaging personality went a long way with my daughter.
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Themba Tutors provided a leaning specialist that was a perfect fit for my daughter. I told them what we were looking for and they delivered. Our tutor is responsive and flexible and makes it easy for my daughter to reach out to her own … More her own, which gives her an added sense of responsibility over her learning. As a therapist myself, I now regularly recommend Themba to my patients. A much needed and well provided service to the community!!
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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I'm so glad we were referred to Themba Tutors. After a great initial conversation to learn our needs, we were connected with an excellent tutor, Felicia, who is helping our high school daughter learn better organizational and executive … More skills. Highly recommended.
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We had a wonderful experience with our tutor Micaela. She helped our son not only academically but at every level. We will be forever grateful to have her in our lives.
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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Paul Smith at Themba has been an exceptional tutor for my son, both in terms of teaching the subject matter and teaching how best to approach the process of learning math and executing assignments. We feel very fortunate to be working with … More Paul.
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We were very lucky to have found Edwouine Swift, my son's therapist through Themba Tutors. Thomas is 12 years old, and it is extremely difficult to get him to write. Edwouine just works her magic with him, he adores her and is so … More eager to follow her guidance. I have no doubt she will be a positive driving force in his academic future.
SUPPORTING ADHD GIRLS:
A GUIDE FOR NAVIGATING FRIENDSHIPS AND SCHOOL SUCCESS
You’ve been noticing some concerning trends with your daughter lately. She’s having trouble focusing in class finishing her homework, and her friendships seem tense. As a parent, you want the best for your child, so learning how to support a daughter with ADHD can feel overwhelming. While the symptoms of ADHD are usually identified during early childhood, ADHD in school-aged girls are often diagnosed later in life than boys. This is because ADHD symptoms can be different in girls than boys, making it harder to recognize the condition. The good news is with the right strategies and community support, ADHD girls can thrive both socially and academically.
This guide will walk you through the unique challenges ADHD presents for girls, how to help build a strong support system of friends and teachers and strategies for finding success in school. Your daughter is a bright, creative, caring girl – she needs the skills and scaffolding to navigate the additional barriers that come with an ADHD diagnosis. Together, you can set her up to build confidence from an early age and develop into a happy, well-adjusted young woman. The road ahead may not always be easy, but with love, patience, and the right resources, you’ve got this.
Understanding ADHD in School-Aged Girls
Regarding friendships and success in school, ADHD girls face some unique challenges.
Understanding the Social Side.
ADHD makes it hard to focus, sit still, and think before acting – all of which can impact how girls form and maintain friendships. Impulsiveness may lead to hurt feelings or frustration in peers. Hyperfocusing on certain friends can be off-putting. Disorganization causes forgotten plans or unreturned texts.
It’s important to teach your daughter social strategies to help her strengthen friendships:
- Encourage her to listen well and think before responding. Help her see how her words might affect others.
- Role-play various social situations and discuss better responses. Practice makes progress.
- Set reminders to reach out to friends regularly. Make a schedule to rotate between friends so no one feels left out.
- Help her break big tasks into steps. This makes following through on plans and commitments more achievable.
- Foster her interests and strengths. Having common ground with friends gives more reasons to connect.
In school, executive functioning challenges can make it hard to keep up.
Setting the Stage for Success.
With support and accommodations, ADHD girls can thrive:
- Meet with teachers and explain how ADHD impacts your daughter. Discuss any needed classroom changes.
- Create routines and schedules for homework, chores, activities, and free time. Structure and consistency help.
- Offer breaks when frustration builds up. Even taking a short walk can help redirect focus.
- Provide coaching and encouragement. Cheer her on through struggles and celebrate wins, big and small.
- Make learning fun and engaging. Use interactive materials, games, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
With the right support system in place, ADHD girls can build lasting friendships and find success in school. Help is out there, so use all available resources to set your daughter up for the bright future she deserves.
Common Social Challenges for Girls With ADHD
As a girl with ADHD, making and keeping friends can be challenging. Your innate curiosity and enthusiasm may appear annoying or weird to other girls. You might feel like an outsider, struggling to fit in and connect. But keep hope! With understanding and the right strategies, you can build rewarding friendships.
Common Challenges
Hyperfocusing on certain friends while ignoring others. You may become intensely interested in a new friend and then drop them suddenly when your focus shifts. Try to maintain a wider social circle and balance your attention.
Trouble reading social cues. You may miss subtle hints that you’re irritating someone or not pick up that a friend’s mood has changed. Ask friends directly how they’re feeling instead of guessing.
Impulsiveness causes hurt feelings. Speaking or acting without thinking can damage friendships. Count to 10 before responding in anger. Listen to friends’ feedback and sincerely apologize when needed.
Difficulty organizing social life. Keeping track of plans, events, and commitments with different friends may slip through the cracks. Use a calendar to schedule get-togethers, and try to avoid double-booking yourself.
Tips for Success
Look for friends with similar interests. Join clubs or activities where you’re likely to find like-minded girls. Shared interests form connections.
Be a good listener. Show interest in your friends’ lives by listening to them and asking follow-up questions. Friends will appreciate your support.
Invite friends one-on-one. Having friends visit in smaller groups can be less overwhelming so you can focus on each friend.
Talk to your parents and teachers. Let the adults in your life know if you’re struggling socially. They can offer guidance, help set up playdates, and encourage new friendships.
With the right mindset and strategies, you absolutely can build meaningful friendships. Learn to value yourself for who you are—a bright, fun, and caring girl. The rest will follow!
Tips for Building Strong Friendships
Building and maintaining friendships can be challenging for girls with ADHD. Their impulsiveness and emotional sensitivity can strain relationships, and organization and time management problems may make staying in touch with friends or attending social events difficult. However, with support and coaching, girls with ADHD can develop meaningful friendships.
Focus on listening
Encourage your daughter to be an active listener. Remind her to make eye contact, ask follow-up questions, and show interest in her friends’ lives. Listening demonstrates that she values them and their friendship.
Be reliable and consistent
Help your daughter keep a schedule or calendar to stay on top of communication and plans with friends. Set reminders for things like sending messages, calling to chat, or attending get-togethers. Following through shows her friends they can depend on her.
Find shared interests
Suggest your daughter pursue friendships with girls who share some of her passions or interests. Common ground gives them more to connect over and motivates them to spend time together. Shared interests also provide opportunities for casual hangouts that require less planning or organization.
Be open and honest
Encourage your daughter to communicate openly with her close friends about her challenges with ADHD and how it impacts her behavior or moods. Letting friends in and helping them understand her struggles will build trust and help strengthen the friendship. Her true friends will appreciate her honesty and support her.
Get help when needed
Don’t hesitate to step in and help your daughter troubleshoot or mediate issues in her friendships if she needs it. Guiding in navigating conflict, setting boundaries, or finding balance will help her friendships survive the ups and downs. With your support, she can build lasting friendships that enrich her life for years.
Strategies in Supporting ADHD Girls with Academic Success
As a parent, helping your ADHD daughter succeed in school requires providing the right support and strategies. Here are some tips to set her up for success:
Establish a routine
Having a routine can reduce distractions and make mornings less chaotic. Go to bed, wake up at the same time each day, and follow the same steps to prepare for school. This predictable structure will make the transition to school easier.
Assist with organization
Help your daughter keep her schoolwork and materials organized. Use color-coded folders for each subject, and check her backpack and room regularly to ensure everything has a proper place. Set time aside each week to go through papers and assignments together. An organized approach will make studying and completing homework more manageable.
Provide reminders
Girls with ADHD often struggle with time blindness and forgetfulness. Give your daughter reminders about when assignments are due, and events are happening at school, or activities she has planned. You might set timers to help keep her on schedule. Repeatedly reminding her in a patient, supportive way can help build the skill of self-reminding.
Check-in regularly
Maintain open communication with your daughter and her teachers. Ask how things are going socially and academically, and look for signs she may need extra support. Let her teachers know the strategies that work well at home so they can also provide appropriate support. When challenges arise, work closely with them to find solutions. Regular check-ins and collaboration will help address issues before they become bigger problems.
Celebrate successes
Provide your daughter with encouragement and praise for her efforts and accomplishments. Celebrate when she completes a big assignment, raises her grades, makes a new friend, or achieves another milestone. Reinforcing her successes will keep her motivated to continue progressing socially and academically. With your support and the right strategies in place, she can thrive!
Creating a Positive Dialog With Teachers
As a parent, maintaining a positive and open dialog with your daughter’s teachers is key to supporting her success. Teachers spend nearly as much time with our girls as we do, so cultivating a good relationship built on mutual understanding and trust is invaluable.
Schedule Regular Meetings
Make time to meet with teachers in person, especially at the beginning and end of the school year. Discuss your daughter’s strengths, challenges, interests, and goals so the teacher fully understands who she is and how to support her best. Provide any diagnoses or evaluations, and discuss specific learning or behavioral strategies that work well. Ask how you can keep the teacher’s efforts at home.
Be Proactive in Communication
Be sure to contact teachers before issues arise. Send quick emails or notes to express appreciation for their support or report small wins and improvements you see in your daughter. Let them know you’re there to troubleshoot challenges together. Teachers will be more inclined to come to you early if there are concerns.
Present a United Front
Work with teachers and other support staff to establish consistent expectations and strategies between home and school. Girls with ADHD often struggle when rules and routines differ in different environments. Ensure any behavior plans, schedules, or other tools are coordinated for the best results. Presenting this united front will also help your daughter know you have her back.
Be Open to Feedback
While you know your daughter best, be open to teachers’ observations and feedback. They may notice behaviors or patterns you don’t see at home. Discuss their concerns respectfully and work together on solutions. Your daughter’s teachers want the best for her, so try not to be defensive. Look for opportunities to learn and improve from each other.
Maintaining an open, collaborative relationship with teachers is one of the most powerful ways to advocate for your daughter at school. You can ensure she gets the understanding and support she needs to build friendships, engage in learning, and experience success.
Conclusion
So there you have it: some tips and strategies to help support your ADHD daughter in developing friendships and finding success at school. While every child is different, focusing on her strengths, providing accommodations, teaching social skills directly, and advocating for her needs can make a big difference. ADHD girls have so much to offer – they are creative, energetic, compassionate, and intelligent. With your support and guidance, she will learn strategies to manage challenges and channel her abilities. Though the road may not always be easy, stay patient and remember she is a gift. With your help, she will find her tribe and reach her full potential.
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