ADHD Weekly, December 1, 2022
Do Stimulant Medications Reduce Adult Height? Not Likely
Could your child’s height be affected by ADHD medication? Well-meaning family and friends may tell you they’ve heard that stimulant medications will prevent your child from reaching full height. But is that true? The answer is not as simple as yes or no, so we reviewed the research and talked with CHADD’s professional advisory board.…
Nonstimulant Options for Treating Childhood ADHD
Most people who have heard of ADHD have also heard of the stimulant medication options to include in treatment plans. Frequently, when a parent declines either to have a child evaluated for ADHD or to begin a treatment plan after a diagnosis, it is because of a hesitancy to include stimulant medications. There are many…
When ADHD Impacts Your Child’s Academic Performance
Featuring Ann K. Dolin, MEd Students with ADHD often find math and writing challenging, because both subjects require extensive working memory. But almost any student can master writing and math with the right study hacks and strategies. Unfortunately, these important skills are not always taught in the classroom. Effective strategies can make the difference…