Tell the school nurse of any allergies/medications affecting your student. Emergencies do happen sometimes. This answers a question by A. from Weston MA.
Caffeine & Sugar
Energy drinks & coffee can make a student’s bad situation worse. Y3K Tutor In Your Home says the bad outweighs good for caffeine & sugar.
Special Ed. Homework Tutor Advice
Special ed. kids need the same homework as the others, but adapted. They should be held to the same expectations. This answers a question asked by D. from Wellesley MA.
Medication Alternatives: ADD, ADHD & Dyslexia
You may treat ADD, ADHD & dyslexia without medication or side effects. Go to Y3K Tutor In Your Home website and see the ADD & ADHD page for details.
Anxiety
Anxiety can be a harmful distraction. Have kids focus on a happy time or place to help them relax.
Advice From ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Gifted, Special Ed, Homework & Test Prep Tutors
ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, autism, gifted, special ed, homework & test prep are topics you may need help with. If you need advice, please ask.
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Exhaustion
If your child is tired after school or sports, a short nap can quickly energize a person. A refreshed student can easily tackle homework.
MCAS Update
MA has raised MCAS 10th grade English & math passing score from 220 to 240 to graduate. This will hurt kids all over from Boston to Weston.
Special Ed Tutoring & School Trick
Special ed students with ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s and autism may need to take breaks in school to keep focus. This trick helps with homework too.