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…

Adults with ADHD frequently think being sociable with others is an all-or-nothing part of their lives. Either they’re oversharing and talking too much, or they’re withdrawn and staying home alone. Hyperactivity in adults is often expressed as being overly talkative and boisterous. For some people, years of being scolded for being “too loud,” “too personal,”…

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed telehealth services, including telemental health, forward as a safer and effective way of receiving needed healthcare while remaining socially distant. Research has shown telemental health services can be as effective as traditional, in-office visits. For many people with ADHD, both children and adults, switching to telehealth services this year meant…

Ask The Expert I Can Make Friends By Myself: How to Improve Social Interaction for Teenagers with ADHD Featuring Caroline Maguire, MEd, ACCG, PCC September 2 | 7:00 PM, EDT Teens are a unique subset of the population, just ask any parent! Add ADHD to the mix, and you have your hands full. Is your…

Many mental health conditions share similar symptoms and appear to be interconnected. Researchers are learning more about the relationship between ADHD and several co-occurring conditions, including ADHD and hoarding disorder. About two-thirds of adults with an ADHD diagnosis have at least one other condition, such as depression or anxiety. Among all mental health disorders, not…

The COVID-19 pandemic changed our children’s relationship with digital devices and media as families became more dependent on them for connection and education. As schools begin opening in various ways, many continue to rely on digital media for at-home learning or hybrid in-school/at-home schedules. It’s natural that parents are concerned their children are using too…