Talking to Students About Their Learning Differences: A Guide for Teachers

If, as a teacher, your student asks you what dyslexia is, can you answer? What about dyscalculia? Most students with learning differences are going to spend the majority of their time in general education classrooms. That means their teachers need to be prepared to talk with them about why they struggle to read, write, or…

Read More

5 Common Learning Differences in Students: A Data Snapshot

Roughly 1 in 5 children in the United States are estimated to be neurodivergent, with a range of learning and thinking differences. Those differences have nothing to do with intelligence—but derive from how their brains receive, process, and respond to information.

Read More

ADHD May Be a Risk Factor for Periodontitis

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an independent risk factor periodontitis, according to research findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. Periodontitis leads to tooth loss and may contribute to systemic inflammation. Although some evidence has supported a link between adolescents with ADHD and poor oral hygiene, few studies have investigated the association between ADHD…

Read More

What’s Driving the Rise in ADHD Diagnosis Among Children and Adults?

[Excerpt] The College of Arts and Sciences sat down with Kevin Antshel, professor of psychology and principal investigator for Syracuse University’s ADHD Lifespan, Treatment and Education Research program, to discuss the rise in ADHD diagnosis among children and adults, the signs to look out for, and the importance of treatment.

Read More

Opinion: The myths (and benefits) of ADHD

Each October we observe ADHD Awareness (and Acceptance) Month. This year’s theme is “Awareness is Key!” The goal is to provide reliable information and resources to help people thrive with ADHD.

Read More

Understanding the unique challenges of adult ADHD

[Excerpt] While ADHD is often associated with childhood, many adults struggle with ADHD too. This is complicated by the fact that symptoms can look different and the diagnostic process differs for adults. In this episode of Talk of Iowa, experts and people with ADHD discuss the challenges associated with the disorder in adults and the…

Read More

Insights Into the New CDC Data on Adult ADHD

Greg Mattingly, MD, the president of the American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD), shares more information on the new data from the CDC. The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report provides a deep dive into the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with ADHD—a hot topic.1

Read More

My four kids and I all have ADHD. We need telehealth options (Opinion)

On Thursday, the CDC released new data showing that almost 15.5 million U.S. adults are living with ADHD. More than half of those individuals received their diagnosis in adulthood. That includes me. The diagnosis came as a relief and validation — a way to understand years of impulsivity, inattention, and struggles with daily life. I…

Read More

About 6% of U.S. Adults Have ADHD, Drug Shortages Are Affecting Treatment

THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — More than 15.5 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with ADHD, and nearly three-quarters of those taking medication to treat it say drug shortages are hampering their ability to get help, a new report finds. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a national…

Read More