The symptoms of ADHD—inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and executive functioning difficulties—often lead to stress, especially with the life disruptions brought about by the pandemic. CHADD has complied podcasts and other resources that offer strategies and skills to help you and your loved ones manage stress and make it easier to live with ADHD. Go To Resources…

The popular refrain may be “the kids are all right,” but are they, really? Research that began before the pandemic and continued through it paints a concerning picture about children and teens. An increase in diagnosed mental health conditions among all groups of children is leading parents and public health authorities to find ways to…

Many families got a taste of what homeschooling could be like in 2020 and 2021 when public school education moved to online learning. Some children with ADHD benefited from learning at home because it lessened school stress and offered a more flexible pace. For other students, though, learning from home meant less physical activity and…

The Educator of the Year Award honors educators who have demonstrated outstanding achievement as an educator of students with ADHD. It recognizes and rewards the special skills and excellence of educators throughout the United States. This award gives recognition to general or special educators of students with ADHD. The nominee should exemplify the highest standards…

All Things ADHD Podcast: Will ADHD Symptoms Improve with Marijuana Use? Featuring L. Eugene Arnold, MD, MEd, and Margaret Sibley, PhD People report that marijuana use helps improve their ADHD symptoms. But does it really help? Or does it mask a person’s ability to care about their problems rather than work to solve them? What…

Ask The Expert: Improving Social Executive Function Skills A webinar for parents March 23 | 7 PM EDT   Featuring Ryan Wexelblatt LCSW, ADHD-CCSP What is often referred to as a difficulty reading social cues by parents and professionals is actually not accurate. When kids with ADHD struggle socially they have lagging social executive function…

We crossed the two-year mark for the COVID-19 pandemic this March. Most US states have lifted all or most pandemic precautions. Following the surge from the omicron variant, hospitals and healthcare centers are slowly seeing a decrease in inpatient care for the virus. ADHD researchers are beginning to have enough information to understand how the…

Maybe you’ve lost count of the times you’ve told your child to stop biting their nails, bouncing their legs, or twirling their hair. What seems like annoying behavior may actually serve a purpose, like helping your child to self-soothe or increase focus. “I don’t even realize I’m doing it,” says an adult who has ADHD…

When is the right time for your teen to start driving? You might feel the need to pause before turning over the car keys when you consider the higher risks of driving accidents, costly motor vehicle insurance premiums, and your teen’s maturity. Common ADHD symptoms, including inattention, impulsivity, and distractibility, can make it hard for…

Women can have ADHD. But continuing misinformation and myths about the disorder often prevent women and girls from receiving timely diagnoses that would help improve their lives. Boys are still more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ADHD. This is due at least in part to the fact that one of its more visible…

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 17 million children and adults of every age, gender, IQ, ethnicity, religion, and socioeconomic background across the United States. Yet, numerous research studies show this common neurodevelopmental disorder has substantially lower rates of detection and treatment in communities of color. Why is ADHD more misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or missed altogether in diverse…