All Things ADHD The Relationship Between ADHD and Trauma Certain traits of ADHD, such as executive functioning deficits, inattention, and emotional regulation deficits, increase the odds of a person experiencing traumatic events during their lifetime. In this episode, Tonya L. Miles, PsyD, speaks about different types of trauma, how they interact with ADHD, routine treatment…

Webinar: Becoming A Family Centered on Tourette and ADHD Excellence Monday, January 30 | 7 PM ET Featuring Jane E. Indergaard, NDP, and Jeremy W. Didier, LMSW Centers of Excellence are established medical programs recognized by the Tourette Association of America for offering the highest level of care and leadership in training, education, and advocacy.…

Ask the Expert Excited and Engaged: Strategies and Solutions for Social Anxiety in Children and Teens with ADHD Wednesday, January 18 7 PM, EST Featuring Sharon Saline, PsyD Teens often feel like all eyes are on them, and many will be reluctant to try new things or join social groups where they might have to…

Does your child struggle in preschool? When it’s time to sit at the rainbow rug for story time, are they the one wiggling around or popping back to their feet? Maybe they haven’t yet mastered the idea of personal space? Does your child seem more accident prone than peers or has their impulsivity resulted in…

Have you set your New Year’s resolution? You haven’t? Great; don’t bother setting one. Forty-three percent of people who start the year with a resolution of some kind end up dropping or breaking it by the beginning of February. Of those who do drop it, thirty-five percent say they simply ran out of motivation to…

Ask The Expert: Understanding and Responding to Your Child’s Resistance to Learning Jan.11, 2023 | 7 PM, EST Featuring Afsaneh Moradian, MEd Children with ADHD often experience school-related stress, anxiety, and frustration. As a result, homework can become a source of struggle and conflict. Many parents choose homeschooling as an alternative, only to see their…

Better education and more awareness about ADHD have led to an increase in families seeking treatment for their children who have ADHD. Unfortunately, stigma and often denial surrounding an ADHD diagnosis still exist. Sometimes these expressions come from family members. Grandparents may believe that their grandson who is a class clown at school is just…

Mid-December is the height of the holiday season, with preparations for those who celebrate during this time of year in full swing. Children are excited about get-togethers and gifts they hope to receive, while many parents and family members may be anxious about those same gatherings and shopping for presents. Families often look for ways…

Most people who have heard of ADHD have also heard of the stimulant medication options to include in treatment plans. Frequently, when a parent declines either to have a child evaluated for ADHD or to begin a treatment plan after a diagnosis, it is because of a hesitancy to include stimulant medications. There are many…

Could your child’s height be affected by ADHD medication? Well-meaning family and friends may tell you they’ve heard that stimulant medications will prevent your child from reaching full height. But is that true? The answer is not as simple as yes or no, so we reviewed the research and talked with CHADD’s professional advisory board.…

Should students be included in IEP and other meetings to plan their academic accommodations? High school students are already invited to attend the meetings regarding their academics, but what about elementary and middle school students? Student attendance at meetings that determine services they will receive is part of teaching them self-advocacy. The Individuals with Disabilities…