Listen to the podcast Listen and watch Jo-Ann and Candida recording episode 32 Tags: ADHD, Classroom Strategies Show Notes * In this episode, Dr. Candida Fink and special educator Jo-Ann Berry dive into the nuances of supporting students with ADHD in the classroom. Moving beyond repetitive “pay attention” reminders, they explore the “curious approach” to prompting—asking students if they are stuck or simply thinking. The conversation covers practical classroom strategies for high schoolers, the importance of student autonomy, and how...
New! Video of Jo-Ann and Candida recording Mental Health Goes to School Tags: ADHD, ADHD Medication, Child Development, Learning Strategies, Mental Health Treatment, Student Success Show Notes In this episode, we dig into an April 13, 2025, article in the New York Times Magazine by journalist Paul Tough. Bringing together perspectives as a clinician and a special educator, we consider the article’s point of view regarding ADHD. Jo-Ann and Candida explore the evolving understanding of ADHD, exploring its definitions, the implications of...
Medical treatment of ADHD is often a key support for student success. Jo-Ann and Candida talk about ADHD: what it is and how medications can be part of a multi-pronged approach to treating ADHD. The discussion includes reviewing some of the most common medications prescribed and potential benefits for some children with ADHD. The hosts remind listeners that anything spoken about in this episode is for educational purposes only – it is not medical advice. ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is related to how...
