Melissa Dvorsky, PhD, and Samantha Margherio, MA, will receive CHADD’s 2021 Young Scientist Research Awards. These emerging researchers are making important contributions to the understanding of ADHD. Dr. Dvorsky and Ms. Margherio will receive $1,000 and recognition during the Virtual International Conference on ADHD, November 4–6. They will also receive a one-year professional membership, and…

Growing research on streptococcus, or strep infection, and changes in children’s behavior and mental health now includes a possible tie between strep and changes in ADHD symptoms for some children. Strep throat and other strep infections result from a bacterial infection and are usually treated with antibiotics. Some new research indicates the possibility that strep…

As the more relaxed summer months arrive, many parents of children with ADHD consider allowing them to take a break from their ADHD medication. Often called a “medication holiday,” such a break would usually occur during the summer vacation or weekends when their child doesn’t have homework. If you are considering a medication break for…

Do I Have to Talk to My Parents? ADHD, Adulting, and Conversations That Help, Not Hurt Featuring Rick Silver, MD Thursday, June 24 | 6 PM ET Parents play an important role for teens as they transition to independent adulthood. Sometimes the conversations are not easy or comfortable—especially when teens have ADHD or another brain-based…

The first days of summer break might find your teenager sleeping in—maybe even until noon. Many teens greet the long break as a chance to catch up on their sleep, something they likely missed during the school year. For teens who have ADHD, sleep is an important way of helping to manage ADHD symptoms, but…

The US Food and Drug Administration approved two new medications for ADHD in the spring of 2021: Azstarys, a stimulant medication, and Qelbree, a nonstimulant. Both can be prescribed for children age six and older. Newly approved medications to treat ADHD can be promising, and these medications may fill in the gaps where other medications…

Summer is a great time to work with your children on developing and strengthening their time management and organizational skills. The opportunity to earn money during the school break is a good time to teach or reinforce money management skills that can help your child long into the future. CHADD’s free upcoming webinar series provides…

School is out and summer is here! But for many families with children who have ADHD, the abrupt switch to unstructured days can be overwhelming and lead to boredom or behavioral problems. While a schedule can help children make the most of summer days, sticking to a routine becomes tricky during the time off from…

As summer begins, families look forward to outdoor activities, especially after a year of social distancing and cancelled events. Many hope a vacation or summer camp session is possible this year. Parenting a child with ADHD can be challenging during the summer when rules are relaxed. With good planning, you can ensure your child’s safety…

Ask the Expert Highlight: ADHD and Curbing Impulsive Spending to Help Your Relationship Featuring Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD People with ADHD often have more credit card debt, fewer assets, and less money saved for retirement than people who don’t have ADHD. They are also more likely to split up with their spouse or partner because…

At the State University of New York at Buffalo, researchers are exploring a new way of diagnosing ADHD in adults. Chris McNorgan, PhD, and his colleagues applied the principles of machine learning in identifying how brain connectivity—communication among regions of the brain—can be used as a biomarker for ADHD. They analyzed archival MRI data and…

Midlife brings demands and challenges, especially for adults with ADHD. But it doesn’t have to be time of struggle or mere survival. A combined treatment approach may help you manage ADHD symptoms. A better understanding of how ADHD affects your life, along with self-acceptance, can help you flourish after forty. Kelsey, a healthcare advocate who…