The gift-giving season has begun. And for every gift, there is a gift-giver trying to balance thoughtfulness, how much to spend, and how much time is available before the holiday. Combined with the tendency toward impulsivity, shopping can become a financial hazard during the holiday season for someone who has ADHD. “Holiday spending is a…

In early December, many families make or finalize their holiday plans. Like most families this year, those affected by ADHD are also balancing health precautions and family dynamics along with the best ways to maintain treatment plans and routines. Pandemic fatigue has set in for many people. The upcoming holidays may seem like the perfect…

This is a busy time of year, complicated even more by navigating family needs during a pandemic. ADHD can complicate seasonal planning in the best of times. So, how can you manage this year’s holiday season, with its traditions and obligations, while managing ADHD symptoms and your family’s health? We asked ADHD experts and writers…

The 2020 Virtual International Conference on ADHD drew a record number of attendees. More than 1,300 people from around the world tuned in to be part of webinars, peer-to-peer groups, and the talent show. “This was a terrific event,” says Hermoine Wellman, CHADD’s director of Meetings and Events. “We had an unbelievable turnout. Attendees really…

Ask The Expert Highlight Online Learning: Teaching Students How to “Work From Home” Featuring Ezra Werb, MEd Is your child learning from home, either fully or in the hybrid model of some in-school and some at-home learning? Online learning can be very challenging for students with ADHD, and teachers are unsure of how to support…

As teens begin the transition into adulthood many take on managing their ADHD treatment—and some will question if they still need treatment. That can include questioning the structure of their treatment plans and self-regulating their medications. In fact, according to Russell A. Barkley, PhD, most late teens and young adults will even disregard a diagnosis…

More than 1,000 members of the global ADHD community will convene today through Saturday for the 2020 Virtual International Conference on ADHD. This premier event, hosted by three leading nonprofit organizations—CHADD, the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, and the ADHD Coaches Organization—delivers three days of ADHD-focused science, education, and essential information. There will be online sessions for…

Research on early intervention for ADHD and the lifelong benefits it can have continues to grow with a study published during the summer of 2020. “This is the first published study to show that a broadly implemented, early childhood prevention program can have positive effects on them through the next generation,” says lead author Karl…

Finding reliable information about ADHD can be challenging. Many websites and publications offer resources on the disorder, ranging from information that is accurate and trustworthy to sources with false and even harmful statements. During this year’s ADHD Awareness Month, the coalition of CHADD, ADDA, and ACO is presenting the most common questions about ADHD with…

The school year is underway, with some school districts already reaching middle of the marking period. Parents of students who are struggling in school may receive progress reports, alerting them to the student’s difficulties. In districts where learning is taking place at home or in a modified at-home/at-school schedule, many children with ADHD are facing…

We all need reliable answers to life’s important questions. When it comes to raising ADHD awareness around the world, October is the time to shine the light on those answers and help to improve the lives of people affected by ADHD. This October CHADD joins with the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO), Attention Deficit Disorder Association…

All Things ADHD: Online Learning for Children with ADHD Featuring Laci Culbreth, MEd Read the Transcript Students who have ADHD already face learning challenges while in the classroom. Switching to online learning takes away some of the supportive structures most students with ADHD need to be productive. Laci Culbreth is the assistant principal at Lower…