Boosting Brain Health in Adults with ADHD: Insights and Strategies
Featuring Brandy Callahan, PhD Neuropsychologist Brandy Callahan, PhD, explores the relationship between ADHD and brain health as adults age. An expert in cognitive aging, Dr. Callahan discusses how ADHD can affect memory, executive function, and other cognitive abilities. She also examines the importance of managing stress, sleep, and vascular health, along with the benefits…
Read MoreADHD in Military Families
Featuring Jeffrey Katz, PhD, and Michelle Norman and Taryn Neary of Partners in PROMISE Frequent moves, deployments, and changes in schools can create additional challenges for military families raising children with ADHD. Clinical psychologist Jeffrey Katz joins Michelle Norman and Taryn Neary of Partners in PROMISE to discuss barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and educational…
Read MoreWays of Fixing Communication in ADHD Relationships
Featuring Melissa Orlov From the ADHD Awareness Coalition ADHD touches on all parts of communication and can have a direct impact on a relation, either positive or negative. Melissa Orlov talks about different adult relationships and how to address ADHD symptoms before they can harm the relationship. Melissa Orlov is a leading expert on how…
Read MoreAdult ADHD: The Cost of Missing It
Featuring Gregory W. Mattingly, MD Presented by CHADD’s Advocacy & Public Policy Committee ADHD doesn’t end at age 18. When adult ADHD goes undiagnosed or inadequately treated, the consequences can affect families, workplaces, healthcare systems, and communities. In this ADHD Awareness Month webinar, Gregory W. Mattingly, MD, explores how ADHD presents in adults, evidence-based treatment…
Read MoreA Community of Support: What We Build Together
This ADHD Awareness Month, we are focusing on A Community of Support. For those of us in the ADHD community, that idea goes well beyond awareness. We understand how deeply ADHD affects daily life, and we know appropriate treatment and support make a meaningful difference. A community of support is built by how we show…
Read MoreAttention Matters: A Community of Support
The ADHD Awareness Month Coalition October is ADHD Awareness Month, and the ADHD Awareness Month Coalition podcast unpacks what ADHD really means, dispels common myths, and shares why awareness is key to understanding and empowerment—leading to better outcomes for children, adults, and families. You’ll also learn how CHADD, the ADHD Coaches Organization, and…
Read MoreAdvocating for Better ADHD Care
Featuring Nerissa Bauer, MD and Vida Carey, MEd Ask the Expert Webinar Series Finding ADHD care is one thing. Advocating for your needs or those of your child is another. Does this sound familiar? You feel prepared for the appointment until you arrive but find yourself distracted or intimidated. Maybe you forget what you…
Read MoreHelp Your Teen Build Independence in High School
Starting high school brings new routines, new expectations, and a lot more responsibility. For a student with ADHD, that transition can make challenges with organization and time management more noticeable just as teachers begin expecting greater independence. “The primary challenge with transitioning to high school is that it is a time when academic expectations are…
Read MoreADHD Support That Grows with Your Child
Featuring Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC Ask the Expert Webinar Series Do you feel confused, overwhelmed, or undecided about which ADHD supports are right for your child? And if treatment is already underway, do you wonder whether it’s still the best fit? Watch this webinar to learn how to approach ADHD support as an ongoing process…
Read MoreHelp Your Teen Transition from High School to College
If you are the parent of a graduating senior who plans to attend college, you might feel you have done all you can to prepare them. Or, you might wonder whether your teen is ready for the challenges of college and independent living. The end of senior year can be filled with joy, but also…
Read MoreMedication May Reduce Injury Risks
Can including medication in your child’s ADHD treatment plan help reduce the risk of childhood injuries? Research suggests that it may 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 requiring stitches—including medication in ADHD…
Read MoreParents Have Options for ADHD Medication
Most people familiar with ADHD have also heard of stimulant medications used in treatment plans. Parents sometimes hesitate to have a child evaluated for ADHD or to begin treatment after a diagnosis because they are concerned about stimulant medications. Parents and caregivers may hesitate for many reasons, including concerns about how stimulant medications affect the…
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