ADHD Out-of-School: Parenting During the Summer
Featuring Ann Abramowitz, PhD During the summer break, most families affected by ADHD must plan for changes in their routines. New activities take the place of those from the school year, and the family calendar seems to overflow with seasonal activities. Clinical psychologist Ann Abramowitz tackles the difficulties of summertime parenting and gives helpful tips…
Read MoreStudents with ADHD Transitioning from High School to College
Featuring Judith Bass, Certified Educational Planner For teens with ADHD, finishing high school and preparing for college can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Judith Bass discusses how parents and students can find the appropriate educational accommodations in college to ensure success.
Read MoreCHADD & TAA Joint Webinar: Living with Tourette and ADHD
Living with Tourette and ADHD: A Community Perspective June 20, 2024, 7 PM EDT Featuring Jeremy Didier, LMSW, LMAC, and Max Wiznitzer, MD Join the Tourette Association of America and CHADD for a collaborative roundtable discussion on Tourette Syndrome and ADHD. This webinar is the first in a three-part series on Tourette Syndrome and co-occurring…
Read MoreStudy Shows Increase in Childhood ADHD Diagnosis Numbers
In an average public-school classroom of 23 students, new research indicates at least two or three of those students will have ADHD. Researchers with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published a study based on 45,483 completed interviews with parents as part of the 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health. The results…
Read MoreReplace an All-or-Nothing Mindset with Balanced Thinking
Have you ever ended a relationship with a friend over a minor disagreement? Have you walked into a room full of people you’ve never met and, when no one talks to you, assumed they dislike you? This all-or-nothing thinking, often referred to as black-and-white thinking, is common for children and adults who have ADHD. This…
Read MoreLife Skills to Help Your Child’s Growth
For Parents of High School or College Students Featuring Jessica McLaren, MSW Are you a parent struggling over how to best support your high school or college student with ADHD and/or learning disabilities? Jessica McLaren discusses three life skills to teach your child during these difficult years. Understand the importance of giving your child space…
Read MoreYour Next Steps
College and Career Prep for Young Adults with ADHD Featuring Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC Young adults who are preparing for college or entering the workplace for the first time can find it challenging, especially when they have ADHD and executive function deficits. They may feel both ready to be independent and unsure of…
Read MorePerfectionism and ADHD
Perfectionism and ADHD Featuring Carol Robbins, PhD When you think about ADHD, perfectionism may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but many describe adults with ADHD as being perfectionists. Perfectionism becomes a problem when it causes you to feel enormous stress, anger, or sadness if you think something isn’t quite right or…
Read MoreNew Research: Pain Reliever Is Not the Cause of ADHD
Does a common pain reliever cause or contribute to ADHD in a developing baby when taken by the mother while pregnant? The risks and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy have been debated for several years, leaving expectant parents unsure if they should take the medication at all. Acetaminophen, also known in Europe as paracetamol,…
Read MoreNew Survey Reveals Disparities as Diagnoses Rise
The number of children who have ever had an ADHD diagnosis shows a slow increase, but the rise in numbers follows what ADHD experts expected to find, according to a recent National Health Interview Survey report. ADHD diagnoses in children and teens, according to a survey of parents, are at an estimated 11.3% of children…
Read MoreWhat Should Parents Look for in a Good Evaluation for ADHD?
Featuring Harris Finkelstein, PhD What does a comprehensive ADHD evaluation include? A thorough assessment will determine what type of ADHD your child has. It can also help you understand how your child thinks, learns, processes their world, and feels. The details provided can help ensure that your child receives the educational services and…
Read MoreMental Health for Teens with ADHD
Featuring Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, MD Have you wondered if your child has depression or anxiety and whether these conditions could be connected to their ADHD? What signs should you watch for, and how can you be supportive? Pediatrician Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells discusses the signs and causes of some mental health conditions in teens and the common…
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