Advocating 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…
Read MoreADHD Care Improves When Providers and Schools Connect
When pediatric healthcare providers communicate with schools, students with ADHD may receive better care. A recent study suggests that more training for healthcare providers and fewer communication barriers between them and their patients’ schools could improve student health and academic outcomes. Researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Lehigh University looked…
Read MoreAccess to ADHD Care
Featuring Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, MD Accessing ADHD care can feel confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming—especially when providers are hard to find, waitlists are long, or care gets interrupted by life changes. This Ask the Expert webinar discussion was created to help families and adults feel supported, informed, and less alone as they navigate these challenges.…
Read MoreIt’s Not About the Money, Honey
Featuring Christine Hargrove, PhD, LMFT Financial therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist Christine Hargrove explores the complex relationship between ADHD, money, emotions, and relationships. She discusses why managing money is often more challenging for people with ADHD, the role of executive functioning in financial decision-making, and how emotional factors such as shame,…
Read MoreAll About Apps for ADHD Life
Assistive Technology Supports for Managing ADHD All About Apps for ADHD Life Featuring Emily Kavanagh, MS, LLP Could the right app, tool, or support make ADHD challenges easier to manage? Emily Kavanagh, MS, LLP, shared practical, evidence-based tips for choosing assistive technology that supports focus, organization, motivation, and follow-through—and helps kids keep using it.
Read MoreDrop the Armor: ADHD & Men’s Mental Health
Featuring Jeff Kapp Men’s Health Month Jeff Kapp, host of the Wild Focus Podcast and a CHADD member, shares an honest look at what it can be like to live as a man with ADHD—and why many men may struggle in silence. He discusses how ADHD can affect more than memory or organization, shaping…
Read MoreADHD and the Allure of the Outdoors
Featuring Mark Bertin, MD, and Mark Coleman Developmental pediatrician Mark Bertin and meditation teacher Mark Coleman explore how time in nature can support focus, calm, and emotional regulation for people with ADHD. They discuss why outdoor environments naturally engage the ADHD brain, how sensory experiences such as sound, movement, and light can help regulate…
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