Identifying Misinformation About ADHD

Featuring Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST, MBA Handouts The good news is that there is a lot of information about ADHD online. The bad news is that a lot of it is downright inaccurate or at least misleading, which is ultimately unhelpful. We will discuss how to spot the red flags that raise reasonable doubts about…

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ADHD Awareness Month: Connecticut Proclamation

Click image to see the proclamation. State of Connecticut By His Excellency Ned Lamont, Governor: An Official Statement WHEREAS, according to the ADHD Awareness Coalition, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurobiological disorder — affecting both children and adults — that can significantly interfere with an individual’s ability to regulate activity level, inhibit…

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Stop the Chaos! Tips for Creating a Peaceful Household

From CHADD’s Media Vault: Rarely Seen CHADD Videos and Podcasts for ADHD Awareness Month   Featuring Terry Matlen, ACSW More than four million women in the United States live with ADHD—and many are juggling motherhood, careers, and family life all at once. In this rarely seen webcast you’ll learn realistic, judgment-free strategies from Terry Matlen,…

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Learning Disabilities & ADHD

From CHADD’s Media Vault: Rarely Seen CHADD Videos and Podcasts for ADHD Awareness Month   Featuring Kim Miller, MA   Many children with ADHD also have a learning disability—and understanding both is key to helping them thrive. Kim Miller, MA, shares how to recognize early signs, navigate the diagnostic process, and offers practical strategies to…

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Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

From the Vault: Rarely Seen CHADD Videos and Podcasts for ADHD Awareness Month   Featuring Joseph Fredrick, PhD What is cognitive disengagement syndrome, formerly known as sluggish cognitive tempo? How does being “internally distracted” affect a person’s daily life and activities? How is CDS identified in children and adolescents, and can it be treated? Joseph…

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When Smart Children, Teens and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Have ADHD

Featuring Thomas E. Brown, PhD   More than half of the individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) also have ADHD. Yet often their ADHD is overlooked and not adequately treated because many clinicians and educators recognize ASD but do not see ADHD. This is especially true for those children, teens, and young adults on…

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Viewing an Endless Stream of Videos Can Undermine Attention

Infinite scrolling and short videos are purposedly designed to keep your eyes on the small screen. The program engineers who write computer code for social media platforms know that if they create a platform that captures your attention, they can count you among the viewer numbers on that platform that are appealing to potential advertisers.…

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Excited and Engaged: Strategies and Solutions for Social Anxiety in Children and Teens with ADHD

Featuring Sharon Saline, PsyD Does your child or teen struggle with making and keeping friends or joining group activities? Many children and teens with ADHD receive significant negative feedback and criticism about being different. Concerned about rejection, embarrassment, and exclusion, they often feel misunderstood and lonely. As parents, it’s tough to watch them struggle. You…

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Stop the Chaos! Tips for Creating a Peaceful Household When Mom Has ADHD

Featuring Terry Matlen, ACSW More than four million women have ADHD. Many of them are raising children. It can be difficult to keep up with the multiple priorities of career, home, and family. Terry Matlen, ACSW, suggests some practical tips to help create a calmer home for your family while still meeting your own needs.…

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Sección 504 y IEP: Cómo preparar a sus hijos con TDAH para su éxito escolar

A Back-to-School Toolkit

Presentado por T Tamara Schlez, BA   Los niños con TDAH necesitan acomodaciones personalizadas para sus necesidades específicas para tener la mejor experiencia de aprendizaje durante su vida escolar. Tamara Schlez, entrenadora de TDAH y especialista en participación de la organización “El Futuro”, habla sobre las discapacidades de aprendizaje comórbidas, las diferencias entre la Programa…

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Boosting Brain Health in Adults with ADHD: Insights and Strategies

ADHD in Adults at Midlife

Featuring Brandy Callahan, PhD   Neuropsychologist Brandy Callahan breaks down the relationship between ADHD and brain health, especially as individuals age. An expert in cognitive aging, Dr. Callahan explains that ADHD can affect memory, executive function, and overall cognitive abilities. She highlights the importance of managing stress, sleep, and vascular health, and describes how regular…

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