600- When Emotions Block Learning for Students with ADHD

About this episode

Gena VanderMeulen discusses how emotional regulation affects learning for students with ADHD and offers strategies for parents and educators.

Why do students freeze, shut down, or become emotional in class, even when they have the skills to succeed? Gena VanderMeulen, M.A. Ed., explains how emotional regulation shapes learning and motivation, and shares strategies and tools parents and educators can use. Resources: Emotions in the Classroom Free Download: Free SEL Program Comparison Tool Read: The ADHD Misconceptions That Stifle Students Read: The Key to ADHD Emotional Regulation? Cultivating Gratitude, Pride & Compassion Read: Teaching Strategies for Students with ADHD: Ideas to Help Every Child Shine Access the video and slides for podcast episode #600 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/emotions-in-the-classroom/ This episode is brought to you by SOAR Summer Camp. Learn more at soarnc.org . This episode is also brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts . Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please…

People in this episode

Host: ADDitude

Guest: Gena VanderMeulen

Topics covered

• emotional regulation
• learning challenges
• ADHD strategies
• student motivation
• classroom behavior

Keywords

• ADHD
• emotional regulation
• learning
• students
• classroom
• motivation
• strategies

Sponsors

SOAR Summer Camp, BetterHelp, Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ADDitude

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