…under the supervision of a physician. All professionals — including medical/health professionals and educational professionals — should work only within their scope of experience and expertise. It is important that…

…children with ADHD grow. Helpful Lessons for Raising Challenging Kids With three children diagnosed with ADHD at different ages, this mother and educator gained a lot of wisdom. Improving Quality…

…of inattention and hyperactive/impulsive criteria   Do I need to diagnose the severity of symptoms? As ADHD symptoms affect each person to varying degrees, the DSM-5 requires professionals who diagnose…

…flip side, it’s being reported that Black children are being over- and under-diagnosed, due to implicit racial bias and cultural incompetence among professionals. So, how do we change the mindset…

…to be diagnosed and receive treatment. Psychiatrist Luke Smith will discuss important cultural considerations for professionals treating Latinos who have ADHD. Register Now You Don’t Know Jack: The Teacher Letter…

…responses when you’re calm enough to think. Labels and diagnoses are different. Professionals use diagnoses (e.g. dyslexia) to communicate about the child’s difficulties and suggest interventions. Labels (such as lazy,…

…of ADHD Coexisting Conditions Professionals Who Diagnose and Treat ADHD Find A CHADD Chapter CHADD has a nationwide network of affiliated chapters. We encourage you to find a group in…

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…professionals will continue to serve their patients via telehealth rather than office visits. Learn more about this invaluable tool. Telehealth Telehealth for ADHD? Telemental Health: Benefits and Potential Pitfalls Find…

…of questionnaires and lists of symptoms. Most of these questionnaires are not standardized or scientifically validated and should not be used to self-diagnose or to diagnose others with ADHD. A…

…healthcare professionals need the best information available. Finding reliable, trustworthy, up-to-date content on ADHD can be a challenge-even for treatment professionals. Pocket MD is a new, podcast-based course provided by…

…choices among people who have been affected by ADHD To strengthen the capacity among healthcare professionals to appropriately diagnose and provide evidence-based treatments for ADHD and co-occurring mental, emotional and…