Time is abstract, especially challenging for those with ADHD and learning disabilities. Make it visual: use circular calendars showing the whole year, visual timers displaying time passing, backward planning from due dates, color-coded time blocking for daily activities, and weekly calendar reviews. These strategies reduce cognitive load by engaging visual-spatial strengths rather than relying solely on executive function, transforming how the brain processes and manages time

Discover how sensory processing affects learning and attention in children. Learn practical strategies for parents and teachers to support students with body-brain integration challenges, plus signs to recognize when professional help may be needed.