


How do you REALLY know you’re ready for college?
How do you REALLY know you’re ready for college? By: Pam Barton, Academic/Life Coach If you’re anything like the graduating seniors in my part of the country, they cannot WAIT to get out of here! The stress of keeping up with the neurotypical students (“I have a 4.3...
Growing College Success From First Semester Failure
Growing College Success From First Semester Failure By: Jon Thomas, EdD, and Pamela Barton A new cadre of freshmen have begun college haunted by a looming statistical trend: More than 40% of those who have ADHD are destined to fail their first semester. And after this...
“Dear Professors….”: A letter from students to their professors and teachers
“Dear Professors….”: A letter from students to their professors and teachers By: Pam Barton, Academic/Life Coach As an academic coach for students with ADHD, most of my demographic is college-aged, and during this pandemic they have struggled mightily. I’m sure all of...
Hansel & Gretel and the Importance of Creative Strategies
Hansel & Gretel and the Importance of Creative Strategies By: Pam Barton, Academic/Life Coach I have a client who has trouble transitioning out of his breaks and back to the desk to continue his homework. He is easily distracted by audio/visual elements that come...