Children who have ADHD and other brain-based conditions and disabilities are guaranteed a free and appropriate education by law, just as their neurotypical classmates are guaranteed an education. This includes an appropriate amount of time in the classroom and receiving instruction. For a large number of students with ADHD, though, this has not been the…

Congress first designated March as National Women’s History Month in 1987—a month to remember and celebrate the often overlooked historical achievements of American women. Historically, too, women and girls have been overlooked when it comes to evaluation and treatment for ADHD. Research focused on ADHD in boys, while the experiences of girls were ignored or…

Ask the Expert ADHD in Preschool: Placing All Young Children on a Path to Success March 7 | 5 PM EST/2 PM PST Featuring Courtney Zulauf-McCurdy, PhD Did you know that the symptoms of ADHD often first seen during a child’s preschool years? The preschool years represent a critical period for intervention to reduce ADHD…

Getting children to eat their vegetables can be a struggle for any parent. You may struggle even more if your child is diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed medication that causes them to lose their appetite. If your child skips lunch at school or refuses to eat their dinner, saying they’re not hungry, it may be…

You toss and turn, finally falling asleep around 3 AM. The alarm rings at 6 AM, leaving you bleary-eyed and unrested. Your whole day is plagued by higher levels of inattention and disorganization, and your temper becomes easily frayed. Many adults who have ADHD struggle to sleep, and researchers and professionals are rethinking what we…

All Things ADHD: How to Improve the Educational Experience of African American Students with ADHD Featuring Joy Banks, PhD     Listen below   African American students are many times more likely to be diagnosed with disabilities than their European American peers. Why does this happen? And what should schools do differently? In this episode…

      Ask the Expert: Early Identification of Learning Differences Wednesday, February 8 | 3PM, ET Featuring Amy Cushner, MEd We have all heard the phrase “the sooner, the better,” especially when we are looking for interventions to help struggling students. When it comes to learning differences, this isn’t trite phrase—it’s a critical action.…

Does your child seem to ignore you when you ask them to complete a task, or how their school day was? Many parents say that has been their experience with their children. How do you know if your child is purposely ignoring your requests or if they are showing signs of auditory processing disorder, ADHD,…

This Black History Month, CHADD focuses its resources toward the needs of Black Americans who have ADHD. Black Americans are more often diagnosed with ADHD than other groups, but contend with barriers to the healthcare, education, and treatment needed to address their personal challenges and to thrive in life. Barriers can also come from the…

  Overcoming Myths and Mistrust About ADHD in the Black Community Featuring Nekeshia Hammond, PsyD   Listen to the podcast now.   African American parents often question the validity of their child’s ADHD diagnosis. Nekeshia Hammond, PsyD, explains what parents need to know about the elements of a comprehensive evaluation for ADHD. She discusses common…