Did DaVinci Have ADHD? Why Do We Want to Know?
Did Leonardo DaVinci have ADHD? Perhaps one of the greatest artists and designers in history, DaVinci is celebrated for his many works of art in Vatican City and other parts of Italy. His Mona Lisa is perhaps the best-known painting in the world. Now two researchers have proposed that DaVinci’s talents—and the fact that he…
Read MoreWebinar: Building Independence In Your Students
Ask The Expert: Who’s On The Bike? Your Guide to Building Independence Featuring Margaret Foster MAEd 2 PM ET | July 16, 2019 As an educator, you want to see your students advance in knowledge and master the materials you present. Working with students who have ADHD can feel like the journey to independence can…
Read MoreBetter Tasting Medicines Improve Treatment Outcomes
It is a universal truth: Children don’t like to take medicine. Many children have trouble swallowing pills and most medications—whether a pill, tablet, or liquid—taste bitter or leave an awful aftertaste. Adults may be able to force themselves past the unpleasantry of medicine, but getting children to take it can be a struggle. “If the…
Read MoreMotivating Teens With ADHD
Ask the Expert Highlight: How to Build Self-Motivation in Teens with ADHD Featuring Maggie Sibley, PhD Does your teen struggle with motivation? Most teens affected by ADHD have trouble becoming or staying motivated. There are strategies you can use to help your teens become more self-motivated and self-directed. We will discuss situations such as whether…
Read MoreNurturing Independence in Your Children and Teens
Growing pains aren’t only for teens. Parents can experience the sometimes painful challenge of letting their teens grow up and become more independent, while watching them stumble as they make their first real decisions and life choices. When should you offer guidance and when should you step back? For parents, the growing pains often lie…
Read MoreSummer Break, Treatment Break?
Question: Now that summer is here, should I take my child off her stimulant medication? I’ve heard it’s a good idea to let her body rest from the medication but I’m not sure if that’s what is really happening. Answer: There is no need to discontinue ADHD medication during the summers or during school holidays.…
Read MoreNRC Video: Getting Help Early in College
NRC Video: Succeeding in College with ADHD Featuring LeDerick Horne, Special Education Advocate Is your high school student heading to college this fall? Or are you heading back to school after having been away from it? Registering with the disability services office for accommodations can be an important step in achieving a college education. LeDerick…
Read MoreWomen Often Diagnosed with ADHD Later In Life
Can an adult be diagnosed with ADHD even though she didn’t have symptoms of the disorder in childhood or adolescence? There is growing evidence that ADHD is emerging for the first time in adulthood for some people. With the updated diagnostic criteria of ADHD in adults in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,…
Read MoreIs It Sleepiness or ADHD?
Question: My little boy will be turning five at the end of the summer. He’s all over the place! He gets wound up easily, especially in the later afternoon, and doesn’t listen when he’s spoken to. He also tends to be clingy and we have a hard time getting him motivated in the morning. We…
Read MoreWebinar: What Is Your Relationship with Food?
CHADD Webinar: Redefining Healthy Eating and Our Relationship with Food Featuring Roberto Olivardia, PhD June 11, 2019 | 2 p.m. ET It can be hard enough for anyone to plan meals, choose healthy foods, and establish consistent routines around food and eating. But when you have ADHD, it becomes even more challenging when symptoms interfere…
Read MoreSafer Driving For Teens With ADHD
Teens with ADHD might not be as ready as their peers to take the wheel, according to new research. Their likelihood of getting traffic tickets and having crashes are significantly higher than those for teens who don’t have ADHD. Teen and adult drivers with ADHD experience challenges with executive function, and are at greater risk…
Read MoreColorful Spice Shows Promise for ADHD Treatment in Research
Could the spice saffron show promise as the foundation of a new treatment for ADHD? Researchers in the Middle East are exploring the use of this traditional culinary ingredient to potentially address brain-based health conditions. To evaluate saffron’s effectiveness at addressing ADHD symptoms, researchers in Iran conducted a small-scale study of 54 children, divided into…
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