There is a saying: If you know one person with ADHD, then you know one person with ADHD. It means that everyone’s experience with ADHD, its symptoms, and its effect on someone’s life is different. It’s also true that there are many common and shared experiences among the those who have ADHD that help to…

“I had to pull myself together and get through it.” Liliana Gutierrez and her family survived Hurricane Ian, even as the massive storm moved their house off its foundation and the walls began to crumble. With her mother, Maribel Gutierrez, Liliana and younger family members fled their house only to be met by a wall…

CHADD Webinar Frenzied, Frazzled and Overwhelmed: The Interaction of Hormones and ADHD in Women in Midlife Wednesday, Sept. 28 | 2 PM EDT | Carol Robbins, PhD Many women struggle at midlife with undiagnosed and untreated ADHD. These struggles can be complicated by hormonal changes and lifestyle changes during these years. Women typically report feeling…

When your son or daughter struggles with verbal, emotional, or physical impulsivity, the teenage years can be especially challenging. Impulsive behavior can lead to traffic violations, bodily harm, or social fallout when your teen seems unable think before they do or say something. You might become frustrated if your child acts without thinking—even when they…

This is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Some people struggling with ADHD can also find themselves struggling with depression and thoughts of ending their own lives. We have complied podcasts and resources for those who care about someone who is struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide, and for those who find themselves coping with…

Ask the Expert for Treatment Professionals: Working with Latino Patients and Their Families Featuring Luke Smith, MD Wednesday, Sept. 7 | 12 PM EDT Cultural norms, along with barriers to healthcare, in Latino communities can affect how ADHD symptoms in children are recognized or acknowledged. While Latino communities have similar numbers of children and adults…

There are students in your classroom who have ADHD. Their names come quickly to your mind because they are the most fidgety, easily distracted, likely to have forgotten homework or supplies, or the class clown. A few are harder to recognize, as they sit quietly looking into space, and seldom raise their hands or email…

Children have returned to school. For many families this time of year includes scheduling meetings to begin or update academic plans or just to get to know their children’s new teachers. When students have ADHD, the lines of communication between home and school take on special importance. “Communication is key,” says Jennifer Ciran-Debban, MA, LMHC.…

Ask the Expert for Treatment Professionals Working with Latino Patients and Their Families Wednesday, Sept. 7 | 12 PM EDT Featuring Luke Smith, MD Cultural norms, along with barriers to healthcare, in Latino communities can affect how ADHD symptoms in children are recognized or acknowledged. While Latino communities have similar numbers of children and adults…

The risk of developing a substance abuse disorder, or a dependency on alcohol, illegal drugs, or other intoxicants, is a long-standing concern for most parents and practitioners when a child is diagnosed with ADHD. Children and adults who have ADHD tend to have a greater possibility of substance abuse. The natural concern has been if…

It’s hard not to be drawn into the excitement of a good video game. You might enjoy the fast pace of a multiplayer campaign or the challenge of a matching game, or another option from the far-reaching collection of available games on your favorite platform. Video games are especially appealing to children and teens who…

CHADD Webinar Highlight Communicating with Your Child’s Teacher Featuring Linda Karanzalis, MS Let Me Introduce You to My Child: Watch Part 1 Now Supporting Your Child at School: Watch Part 2 Now Download Talking with Your Child’s Teacher About ADHD—Discussion Guide The school year will begin soon. Many parents take the opportunity to just before…