Sam B.Dec 3, 20202 minThe Final Stretch to Final ExamsIs it December already? Finals are rapidly approaching and many will be held during the week of December 14. Are you worried that your...
Sam B.Nov 9, 20201 minTeamwork and ADHDIt can be challenging to work in a team when one (or more) of the team members has ADHD (or Executive Functioning deficits). Remember...
Sam B.Nov 5, 20201 minRefer a FriendKnow someone that can use a boost in classroom confidence? Current clients can refer a friend and, as a thank you, we will give you your...
Sam B.Oct 20, 20201 minGood Enough Can Sometimes Beat PerfectHave you ever over-thought a project - spending too much time on it - striving for perfection? You can work on something over and over,...
Sam B.Oct 8, 20202 minCustomized Executive Functioning SupportWe all have individual strengths and weaknesses. We have different aptitudes and deficits. For ADHD alone, there are literally thousands...
Sam B.Sep 29, 20201 minPracticing Executive Functioning and Setting GoalsRecognizing Executive Functioning deficits in children can be challenging, especially because normal behavior and signs of EFD can often...
Sam B.Sep 14, 20201 minWorking with Colleagues with ADHDIn our recent blog post, we discussed how neurodiversity and ADHD can be an asset to project teams in the workplace. However, working...
Sam B.Sep 7, 20201 minNeurodiversity and ADHD in the WorkplaceAt Star Tutoring, in addition to helping students with ADHD, we also coach adults. ADHD falls under the spectrum of neurodiversity which...
Sam B.Aug 26, 20201 minAcademics + Executive Functioning = School Success!It's Back to School Season Many schools in North Dallas have kicked off their fall semester while others are launching over the next two...
Sam B.Aug 5, 20202 minRediscover the Joy of ReadingReading is an essential school subject and a requisite to becoming a functional member of society. From grade school to higher education,...
Sam B.Jul 13, 20202 minCan Improving Executive Functioning Skills be Fun?Building Executive Functioning skills can happen organically, but it can also involve deliberate practice. Making progress often feels...
Sam B.Jun 25, 20202 minOnline Learning and ADHDStudents with ADHD and Executive Functioning deficits will likely find online learning particularly challenging. Anything that requires...
Sam B.Jun 9, 20202 minDaydreaming: Making Time for CreativityHave you ever been called out for Daydreaming in class? I bet it didn't feel great. Daydreaming can make it seem like you are spaced...
Sam B.Jun 2, 20202 minCHADD: No Summer Camp? Now What?!We wanted to use our blog post this week to share CHADD's recent article entitled No Summer Camp? Now What?! Adults and kids with ADHD...
Sam B.May 17, 20201 minSummer Programs from Star TutoringOne thing we have heard consistently from parents is that e-schooling in Dallas, Richardson and Plano has not been rigorous. We have...
Sam B.May 11, 20202 minAsking for HelpFollowing on our recent post on self-advocacy, this week's topic expands on why it's hard for students to ask for help in the context of...
Sam B.May 4, 20202 minHow to Self-Advocate in ClassTeachers are supposed to be our allies, and they often are. However, sometimes they can be intimidating. Failure is okay - it's how we...
Sam B.Apr 21, 20202 minExecutive Functioning: Working on Working MemoryWorking on Working Memory Working Memory is a key part of Executive Functioning. It includes our ability to store and reorder things in...
Sam B.Apr 16, 20202 minHelping Teens Understand QuarantineCHADD's recent article on helping teens understand and cope with quarantine illustrated some great strategies for parents. 1. Allow them...
Sam B.Apr 1, 20202 minManaging Children While Working from HomeEveryone is getting acclimated to a new normal condition of working and studying from home. Last week, we shared some tips on setting up...