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…

Most schools have returned to an on campus or an on-campus/at-home learning schedule depending on the school district’s needs, as most of the United States sees an improvement in COVID-19 public health benchmarks. With these changes, many families are requesting a review of their child’s academic accommodations plan to be sure it still meets their…

After the frustration of trying to find an ADHD specialist near you and then attempting to schedule an appointment for your child, you might consider a telemental health service as a faster alternative. New online ADHD-specific mental health companies are advertising their services, and more people are taking advantage of the opportunity to schedule with…

CHADD Webinar: 5 Essential Ways to Have a Balanced and Healthy Relationship with Your Partner Thriving with Adult ADHD Tuesday, Feb. 8 | 12 PM, ET | Ari Tuckman PsyD, MBA Sharing a relationship with a partner who has ADHD can be very fun and exciting—especially in the beginning. As time moves on and the…