ADHD Weekly 2017-01-12

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Readers pick Top 5 ADHD Weekly articles

Join the discussion. What were your fellow readers’ favorite ADHD Weekly newsletter articles in 2016? During the past year of this newsletter, we presented you with a wide range of topics, highlighting ADHD research and science, your health and ADHD treatment, educational rights and how ADHD affects relationships, careers, and social lives. This year’s top…



Telemental health: Can it help for ADHD?

Join the discussion. Question: Our family lives in a rural county. The nearest city with a teen ADHD program is two hours away. I’ve been reading about telemental health services, but what are they, do they work, and how can they help my son and his ADHD? –Far afield  Answer: “Telemental” is a relatively new…



Mindfulness helps some people manage ADHD

Could this be you? “I’m sitting here trying to write this paper–or pay these bills or wash these dishes–and I’m having a tough time concentrating,” you’re thinking. “I wish there was something I could do to help me get in the right frame of mind to tackle this task.” What if you followed that thought…



Planning for summer camp

January may seem early to think about summer camp for your child or teen, but now is the time to register for camp. Summer camps for children affected by ADHD and co-occurring conditions offer specialized programs that meet your child’s needs and help develop her strengths. Knowing what to look for in a summer camp…



CHADD Advocates before the Supreme Court for Students with Disabilities

Join the discussion. If you have a child with ADHD you may have talked with school officials on issues including: What are the minimum educational benefits that meet legal standards, which a child with a disability must receive under an IEP? And must a school district provide more than the minimum educational benefit for a…