Ask the Expert Highlight Broken Resolutions? How Students with ADHD Can Achieve Academic Success in 2023 Without Lofty New Year’s Goals Featuring Ann Dolin, MEd Many students with ADHD find that focusing on big goals for the new year seems unattainable because turning intentions into actions is often a challenge. But building specific strategies, rather…

December brings holidays and traditions meant to inspire and uplift us during the darkest month of the year. Commercials push us to spend money on gifts, and TV shows portray happy families and stories that may not reflect the experiences of ordinary people. For many families, this represents one of the most stressful times of…

It was during his freshman year of college that Kendall Munson’s struggles in school—his difficulties with sitting still, starting or staying on task, and keeping his high energy in check—suddenly made sense. He was diagnosed with ADHD and found the information and support he needed. Now a Portland State University Vikings basketball player, Munson is…

It’s exciting when your child is old enough to travel independently for a class trip, a summer camp, or to visit family. You might worry, though, whether your child will take their medication and follow their treatment plan while they’re away from home. Teens traveling by themselves for the first time will want to be…

At the 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD, the leading experts in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will convene to deliver trusted information about the latest research, treatment options, and practical guidance to members of the ADHD community. Hosted by CHADD,  ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association), and ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization), this premier event is open to…

ADHD 365 Podcast Featuring Adam Coutts How can cultivating a meditation practice help people with ADHD to manage symptoms and improve their quality of life? Our guest is Adam Coutts, a meditation teacher who discovered that he had ADHD as an adult. He explains mindfulness and meditation practices and describes their benefits for individuals with…

ADHD 365 Podcasts Featuring Rick Webster, CEO of Rena-Fi Adults with ADHD often experience difficulties with navigating life during retirement without the structure and the support offered by their former workplace. Many people find estate planning especially challenging. Rick Webster, the founder and CEO of Rena-Fi, shares his expertise on how you can organize and…

ADHD 365: Cultivating a Meditation Practice Featuring Adam Coutts How can cultivating a meditation practice help people with ADHD to manage symptoms and improve their quality of life? Adam Coutts, a meditation teacher, discovered that he had ADHD as an adult. He explains mindfulness and meditation practices and describes their benefits for individuals with ADHD.…

All your errands, obligations, and tasks can seem to jumble together in your mind—especially when you’re preparing to start the day or when you’re heading to bed at night. Everything is important and needs to get done, but what is important enough to be done first? Anyone can find it hard to juggle their to-do…

You just looked at the calendar and realized that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. Soon the tumult of the holiday season will be here. Are you ready? If your answer is “not really,” then you are in good company. Most people will tell you they don’t feel ready for cooking, cleaning, shopping, and…

CHADD’s Northeast Regional Center Webinar What To Do While You Wait Thursday, October 26 | 7 PM Featuring Emily Edelson, PsyD, and Rebecca Heiden, PhD With long wait times and a shortage of providers, parents and caregivers can be faced with the question of how to help their child with ADHD before they receive professional…

Can including medication in your child’s ADHD treatment plan help him avoid some childhood injuries? Researchers are finding its inclusion can play a significant role in lowering the risk of injuries that could land a child in the emergency room. In addition to reducing common injuries—broken bones and cuts needing stiches—including medication in ADHD treatment…