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James Donaldson on Mental Health - Back-to-School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling

9 min readBy James Donaldson

The first day of a new school year always feels like a new start.

The first day of a new school year always feels like a new start.

New school supplies, new classes, new teachers, new hopes and — for many kids — new struggles.

Turning things around isn’t easy, but it can be done.

And the rewards last long after school’s out.

The problems caused by ADHD and learning disabilities can leave kids feeling confused and overwhelmed.

Educate your child about their learning difference.

Understanding how it affects them will make it easier prepare for problems before they come up.

For example: You know your child’s ADHD makes it hard to stay organized.

So you work together to find (and practice) strategies that help them stay on track.

That way they’ll have the skills they need before school even starts.

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James Donaldson is a former NBA All-Star (1988, Dallas Mavericks) who played 20 years of professional basketball with the Seattle SuperSonics, L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Utah Jazz, and teams across Europe, before touring with the Harlem Globetrotters. A Washington State University graduate inducted into both the Pac-10 and WSU Athletic Halls of Fame, James went on to found The Donaldson Clinic, an outpatient physical therapy practice he operated for nearly three decades. Today he devotes his time to mental health awareness and suicide prevention — speaking to organizations, schools, and youth groups — and is the author of Standing Above the Crowd and Celebrating Your Gift of Life (2021). James recently relocated to the Dallas, TX area and believes deeply in being a role model of success and professionalism for the young people he serves.

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