Ask the Expert: The Essential Elements that Guide Therapeutic Work within Latino Immigrant Families Featuring Luke Smith, MD Luke Smith, MD, offers insights and practical examples on cultivating a safe space for families and individuals to feel heard and understood. By emphasizing the importance of active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity, Dr. Smith provides actionable…

Question: In looking for alternatives to medication for ADHD, I came across some information that says caffeine could be useful. The information suggested drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages to decrease ADHD symptoms. Is there any research supporting caffeine as a treatment for ADHD? Daily Coffee Drinker ADHD Health Information Specialist: Using caffeine, either in…

As shortages of certain medications used to treat ADHD continue, advertisements for alternatives to medications have been making waves on social media. Parents and adults desperate to get prescriptions filled may be tempted to try these advertised products, but doing so could put you or your child at risk. When looking for alternative or complementary…

Ask the Expert Podcasts Featuring Jennifer Keluskar, PhD   Children with ADHD exhibit notable differences in emotional and behavioral regulation that require additional support and strategies. Many of the techniques for managing those behaviors can also be helpful for their siblings.

All Things ADHD Featuring Ari Tuckman, PsyD   The holiday season can be overwhelming for anyone—even more so if you have ADHD. Ari Tuckman, PsyD, suggests ways to reduce that feeling of seasonal sensory overload.

Ask the Expert Highlight Broken Resolutions? How Students with ADHD Can Achieve Academic Success in 2023 Without Lofty New Year’s Goals Featuring Ann Dolin, MEd Many students with ADHD find that focusing on big goals for the new year seems unattainable because turning intentions into actions is often a challenge. But building specific strategies, rather…

December brings holidays and traditions meant to inspire and uplift us during the darkest month of the year. Commercials push us to spend money on gifts, and TV shows portray happy families and stories that may not reflect the experiences of ordinary people. For many families, this represents one of the most stressful times of…

It was during his freshman year of college that Kendall Munson’s struggles in school—his difficulties with sitting still, starting or staying on task, and keeping his high energy in check—suddenly made sense. He was diagnosed with ADHD and found the information and support he needed. Now a Portland State University Vikings basketball player, Munson is…

It’s exciting when your child is old enough to travel independently for a class trip, a summer camp, or to visit family. You might worry, though, whether your child will take their medication and follow their treatment plan while they’re away from home. Teens traveling by themselves for the first time will want to be…

At the 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD, the leading experts in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will convene to deliver trusted information about the latest research, treatment options, and practical guidance to members of the ADHD community. Hosted by CHADD,  ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association), and ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization), this premier event is open to…

Featuring Adam Coutts, PhD How can cultivating a meditation practice help people with ADHD manage symptoms and improve their quality of life? Meditation teacher Adam Coutts discovered he had ADHD as an adult. He explains mindfulness and meditation practices and describes their benefits for individuals with ADHD. He also talks about how to ease into…

ADHD 365 Podcasts Featuring Rick Webster, CEO of Rena-Fi Adults with ADHD often experience difficulties with navigating life during retirement without the structure and the support offered by their former workplace. Many people find estate planning especially challenging. Rick Webster, the founder and CEO of Rena-Fi, shares his expertise on how you can organize and…