Advice to Teens: Succeeding in College with ADHD
Featuring LeDerick Horne Connecting with the college or university’s disability services office for accommodations is important when students with ADHD head for college. LeDerick Horne shares advice about taking the first steps toward college success and the importance of registering with the school’s support services.
Read MoreStrategies to Help Teens and Young Adults with Treatment Compliance
Featuring Kate Barrett, ACG, ACC Many teens and young adults struggle with staying compliant with their ADHD treatment. Strategies that work for the way they live are the key to treatment compliance. But what is an effective treatment plan for someone with ADHD? Kate Barrett provides tips for medication compliance and how to recognize…
Read MoreUnderstanding Stimulant Misuse Among College Students
Featuring Kevin Antshel, PhD Some college students misuse prescription stimulant medications meant to treat ADHD, either from a lack of understanding that their behavior is misuse or deliberately, thinking it will improve their grades. Frequently students with ADHD are approached by other students who ask them to share or sell their medications, even though it…
Read MoreWhat Is ADHD? How It Affects Children and Adults
Public Policy Committee Lunch and Learn Webinar Series What Is ADHD? How It Affects Children and Adults July 23 | 12 ET PM Featuring Max Wiznitzer, MD, Co-Chair of CHADD’s Professional Advisory Board Max Wiznitzer, MD, discusses the medical science of ADHD and how it is expressed in children and adults. ADHD impairs many aspects…
Read MoreBuild Social and Emotional Regulation Skills Through Art
Do you want to build social and emotional regulation skills or reduce stress? Grab some paper and colorful pencils or markers. Drawing, coloring, painting, and other forms of art can have therapeutic effects for children, teens, and adults who have ADHD. Engaging in art therapy in a professional setting or creating art at home can…
Read MoreADHD Out-of-School: Parenting During the Summer
Featuring Ann Abramowitz, PhD During the summer break, most families affected by ADHD must plan for changes in their routines. New activities take the place of those from the school year, and the family calendar seems to overflow with seasonal activities. Clinical psychologist Ann Abramowitz tackles the difficulties of summertime parenting and gives helpful tips…
Read MoreStudents with ADHD Transitioning from High School to College
Featuring Judith Bass, Certified Educational Planner For teens with ADHD, finishing high school and preparing for college can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Judith Bass discusses how parents and students can find the appropriate educational accommodations in college to ensure success.
Read MoreCHADD & TAA Joint Webinar: Living with Tourette and ADHD
Living with Tourette and ADHD: A Community Perspective June 20, 2024, 7 PM EDT Featuring Jeremy Didier, LMSW, LMAC, and Max Wiznitzer, MD Join the Tourette Association of America and CHADD for a collaborative roundtable discussion on Tourette Syndrome and ADHD. This webinar is the first in a three-part series on Tourette Syndrome and co-occurring…
Read MoreStudy Shows Increase in Childhood ADHD Diagnosis Numbers
In an average public-school classroom of 23 students, new research indicates at least two or three of those students will have ADHD. Researchers with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published a study based on 45,483 completed interviews with parents as part of the 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health. The results…
Read MoreReplace an All-or-Nothing Mindset with Balanced Thinking
Have you ever ended a relationship with a friend over a minor disagreement? Have you walked into a room full of people you’ve never met and, when no one talks to you, assumed they dislike you? This all-or-nothing thinking, often referred to as black-and-white thinking, is common for children and adults who have ADHD. This…
Read MoreLife Skills to Help Your Child’s Growth
For Parents of High School or College Students Featuring Jessica McLaren, MSW Are you a parent struggling over how to best support your high school or college student with ADHD and/or learning disabilities? Jessica McLaren discusses three life skills to teach your child during these difficult years. Understand the importance of giving your child space…
Read MoreYour Next Steps
College and Career Prep for Young Adults with ADHD Featuring Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC Young adults who are preparing for college or entering the workplace for the first time can find it challenging, especially when they have ADHD and executive function deficits. They may feel both ready to be independent and unsure of…
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