Ask the Expert “Off You Go!” Helping Your Teen Navigate the Transition from High School to the Next Chapter Featuring Sharon Saline, PsyD Wednesday, August 19 | 7:30 PM-9:00 PM EDT Are you and your teen struggling with the pressure and anxiety that comes with being ready to launch into life after high school? It…

If your child currently has an IEP or 504 plan, now is the time to be in touch with the education team regarding those academic accommodations. Schools are releasing their plans on how students will be educated for the fall semester. Many schools are still working out how to provide academic support to students with…

An estimated 3% of older adults have a diagnosis of ADHD, although the number may be higher. Researchers estimate about 5-7% of adults in the United States currently have ADHD. What has been of note to researchers and treatment professionals, though, is the steady increase in adults near and into retirement age who are receiving…

ADHD and Executive Functioning: Setting Realistic Goals Featuring Carey A. Heller, PsyD Deficits in executive functions are interrelated to ADHD symptoms. Learn strategies to help with impaired executive functioning in children and teens. Although this is for parents, adults with ADHD will also benefit. Many of the strategies mentioned can be used by adults at…

People who have ADHD frequently experience emotions so deeply that they become overwhelmed or “flooded.” They may feel joy, anger, pain, or confusion in a given situation—and the intensity may precede impulsive behaviors they regret later. The American Psychiatric Association included this emotional dysregulation in the official diagnostic descriptions of ADHD in earlier versions of…

Karina admits she feels trapped some days. The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased severity of her ADHD symptoms related to quarantine has taken an emotional toll. “I need to take walks every 45 minutes, and tend to forget important timelines,” she says. “It’s making my days longer, because I can’t sit still…

ADHD 365 Podcast Building Better Executive Function Skills Featuring Joyce Cooper-Kahn, PhD How does executive functioning relate to ADHD? How can you help children and teenagers build better executive function skills? Dr. Joyce Cooper-Kahn shares insight, practical strategies, and interventions you can use in your daily life. Joyce Cooper-Kahn, PhD, is a clinical child psychologist…

Are you ready to ease into summer? For adults with ADHD, summer can mean a break from routines and a chance to spent time relaxing. With the current health crisis, making those plans can take a few extra steps, especially if you’re thinking about a meal with friends or a getaway weekend. ADHD symptoms such…

A prescription-only gaming system to improve attention has received marketing approval from the US Food and Drug Administration. The system, created by Akili Interactive and marketed under the brand name EndeavorRX, was highlighted at the 2017 Annual International Conference on ADHD. “The EndeavorRx device offers a non-drug option for improving symptoms associated with ADHD in…

ADHD365 Podcast Health Disparities: Barriers to ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Featuring Brandi Walker, PhD, (MAJ, Army) Not every community in the United States has the resources available to help individuals and families cope with the challenges that come from ADHD. What are the consequences of late diagnosis and treatment for ADHD in underserved and disenfranchised…

Yoga is all about slowing down, breathing deeply, holding poses, stretching the body, and focusing. At first glance, it might not seem like the best kind of physical activity for children diagnosed with ADHD. But researchers in several studies are showing that practicing yoga can have a positive effect on kids with ADHD, even after…

Research continues to focus on the genes that appear to be at the root of most cases of ADHD. Some interesting research results indicate sunshine could contribute to the severity of ADHD symptoms or could “switch on/switch off” genes that may be at the environmental root of ADHD. Could sunshine have an effect on ADHD…