Ask The Expert Highlight On Their Own: Helping College Students with ADHD Featuring Theresa Maitland, PhD High school is coming to an end. Many graduates are preparing for college, either on campus or online. Are you and your high school senior wondering what academic resources there are to support her during her first college semester?…

All Things ADHD: Managing Anxiety Featuring Craig B. Surman, MD If you’re struggling emotionally over the global pandemic, you are not alone. We talked with Dr. Craig B. Surman, who offers calming tips and a guided meditation adapted for those with busy minds. Craig B. Surman, MD, is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard…

New options are available for people being treated for physical, mental, or emotional illness during the social distancing required to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. Telehealth visits were already approved for areas distant from clinics and professionals. Now the government and insurance companies have made the option available for…

Nearly a month ago, social distancing guidelines meant to reduce the number of people becoming sick with COVID-19 went into effect. One of the biggest changes to daily life experienced by most people is how they shop for groceries. Many adults coping with ADHD have learned that their impulsivity challenges them when grocery shopping. Even…

Experts recommend you keep an emergency supply of prescription medications on hand, with some suggesting you obtain 90-day supplies. For most people who include ADHD medication in their treatment plans this can be difficult because of legal requirements regarding Schedule II medications. At this time, there have not been reports of ADHD medication shortages because…

CHADD Webinar: When You and Your Child Have ADHD: Communication Skills to Resolve Conflict April 3, 2020, 2:30 PM EDT Featuring Christine Kotik, ACC In the final session of CHADD’s educational webinar series, you can learn ways to communicate more effectively and resolve conflict with your child with ADHD. Christine Kotik, ACC, a former educator…

The current reality of social distancing has forced us to change how we connect with family and friends. To keep in touch, workplaces and families have adopted video conferencing programs, websites, and apps. A record 62 million video app downloads were made during just one week of March. Families affected by ADHD thrive when they…

Many people with ADHD and co-occurring anxiety feel as though the symptoms of both conditions are increasing, as they cope with the COVID-19 crisis. Children in at least 35 states are now learning at home. Adults are working from home or may be dealing with furloughs or layoffs related to the pandemic. Concerned about work,…

Are you among the increasing number of employees who suddenly find themselves working from home, following recommendations for social distancing? For adults with ADHD, working from home can be difficult because of the lack of routine, changes in communication with your colleagues, and increased distractions from family members and pets. We hope to alleviate some…

Are you one of the many people who unexpectedly found themselves working from home with its many distractions? For adults with ADHD, those distractions can make staying on task a greater challenge than usual. Often someone who has ADHD can think better and stay on task longer if there is some white noise in her…

Ask the Expert Highlight Strategies for Promoting Positive Behavior in Children with ADHD and Their Siblings Featuring Jennifer Keluskar, PhD Families are experiencing a time of increased togetherness. Often children with ADHD will struggle with their behavior. Their siblings can also find it difficult to play nicely, too, especially in close quarters. Dr. Jennifer  Keluskar…

In the middle of these intensely unsettling and challenging times, what can we do for our families to stay healthy and emotionally resilient? Our regular routines are disrupted. We may be at home for the foreseeable future. Global news hammers on without relent. And as parents, we have the additional stress of making sense of…