Why MiaPrep for ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common learning disabilities, with 7% of children diagnosed with the condition. ADHD most commonly impacts the executive functioning portion of the brain. As a result, students with this condition often experience learning differently than their neurotypical peers. For example, children with ADHD can be described as:
- Creative
- Empathetic
- Adaptable
- Energetic
- Imaginative
- Innovative
However, the traditional school environment can be limiting for students with ADHD. The ability to learn on your own terms can be an immense benefit to online schooling. This can be especially valuable in high school, when your student is getting ready to apply to college!
Creating the best study environment possible in high school can help your child with ADHD put their best foot forward for their transcript and practice valuable study skills that they’ll take to college and beyond.
MiaPrep offers several benefits for online homeschooling students with ADHD:
1. Work at your own pace
Working at your own pace is a huge benefit of online education — no more falling behind in class or getting bored when the material isn’t progressing fast enough. It allows students to take time with the material and go over what they may have missed.
Another benefit of working at your own speed is the ability to plan your own schedule and chunk time accordingly. Maybe they need more time for math homework than for language arts. Instead of following a strict public school schedule, you can now schedule time for coursework that fits their needs.
What if your student is sick or misses a day of school? No problem! Instead of having to play catch-up, they can pick up right where they left off! MiaPrep’s calendar automatically bumps back completion dates for you, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
2. Revisit past assignments
MiaPrep’s learning path is a great tool to look back at all your student’s progress. Your student can see all their previous lessons and get a sneak peek at what’s to come.
If they’ve finished one unit but are feeling overwhelmed by the next, they can easily go back and revisit key concepts. This allows them to have a strong foundation for skill-building.
Is your student a nervous test-taker? If so, they might enjoy the opportunity for retakes — with MiaPrep, you can re-study the material and take the quiz again.
3. Enjoy a flexible environment
Another great benefit to online learning is the freedom to take breaks when needed! No more asking to use the bathroom or waiting for the lunch bell. Your student can pause their lessons at any time to stretch, move around, or have a snack.
If typical 45-minute or hour-long classes are difficult for your child to sit through, you can now split up the time into smaller chunks of study and break periods. This can prevent your student from getting tired and can keep them feeling refreshed!
Fidget toys and other focus tools can be great for individual study but can be distracting to others in a traditional classroom. At home, students have the ability to use whatever accommodations necessary without worrying about distracting others.
4. Keep it interesting
At MiaPrep, we have tons of fun content for your student to explore! Our lessons include multiple ways of learning, including PDFs with worksheet activities and science experiments, engaging videos, practice games, and more. No more reading from a textbook all class period — we’ve got you covered!
With MiaPrep, there are no limits for the courses you can choose. Your student can enroll in any class they’re interested in and work on a schedule that’s right for them. Just like traditional high schools, MiaPrep also offers more than just core courses. We have several choices of electives for all grade levels, from Programming, Art & Music, Foreign Languages and more!
In addition, our curriculum developers are real teachers who work hard to release new content for you each month. Between creating new lessons, adding new practices, and updating old ones, there’s always something new to learn at MiaPrep!
5. Easy-to-use accessibility tools
At MiaPrep, inclusive lesson design and quality education are top priorities. When designing lessons, our curriculum developers use the principles of the Universal Design for Learning framework. This ensures our lessons are designed with accessibility in mind and include features such as:
- A variety of formats and activities for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles
- A self-paced, flexible curriculum that meets students at their level
- Customizable learning paths that allow for additional practice and skill mastery
- Diverse perspectives, cultures, and abilities represented in curricula content
- Built-in text-to-speech capability
- Accurate, carefully transcribed closed captions
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Homeschooling with MiaPrep
At Miacademy and MiaPrep, our goal is to support all students! From homeschooling families to parents looking for fun after-school activities, we have plenty of resources available to help you find what you need.
If you’re curious how MiaPrep’s online high school curriculum can help you transform your child’s education, feel free to contact our friendly customer service agents! They’re always happy to help answer any questions you may have.