Researchers Consider Role of Maternal Diet in ADHD
Could the foods a woman chooses during pregnancy decrease her child’s likelihood of being diagnosed with ADHD? It’s been known for some time that omega-3 fatty acids can help to improve ADHD symptoms in some children. Several research studies have shown that addressing symptoms using omega-3 supplements can be helpful, but overall the studies have…
Read MoreWebinar: Redefining Eating Habits
Ask the Expert: Redefining Healthy Eating and Our Relationship with Food Featuring Roberto Olivardia, PhD June 11, 2019 | 2 p.m. ET Did you know that ADHD can affect your relationship with meals? It can be hard enough for anyone to plan meals, choose healthy foods, and establish consistent routines around food and eating. This…
Read MoreCould Your Child’s Meds Affect His Height? Likely Not
Could your child’s height be affected by his ADHD medication? Well-meaning family and friends may tell you they’ve heard that stimulant medications will prevent your son or daughter from reaching full height. But is that true? The answer is not as simple as yes or no, so we reviewed the research and talked with CHADD’s…
Read MorePlan Vacations Everyone Will Enjoy
Will you head to the beach, the mountains, or a national park this summer? Or maybe a local day trip to nearby historic sites or a theme park? Summer is a great time for getaways, but with ADHD in the family you’ll want to tackle a couple details before you head out the door. Packing…
Read MoreWebinar: What You Can Expect In The First Six Months Of Treatment
CHADD Webinar Highlight: What Can I Expect As an Adult From My ADHD Treatment Over The First 6 Months Featuring David W. Goodman, MD Finding a qualified adult ADHD psychiatrist who prescribes medication and can offer guidance on treatment options and behavior management can be a challenge. You may be wondering, “What should I expect…
Read MoreOrganize Your First Living Space
Are you ready to get your space organized? For many people, the change of seasons spurs the need to clean, sort, and redecorate. Maybe you spent the winter months binge-watching a popular organizer’s TV show and hope for a brighter, clutter-fee space. Or perhaps you’re a new graduate who will be settling into a first…
Read MoreEprescribing ADHD Medication: Allowed but Not Always Possible
Many people tell us they still go to the doctor’s office to pick up a handwritten prescription for ADHD medication when it’s time to refill. Have you asked whether it could be sent electronically to the pharmacy? Often people have been told by prescribers that, as a Schedule II medication, their stimulant medication couldn’t be…
Read MoreWebinar: Improving Executive Function Skills In College Students
CHADD Webinar: Students With ADHD Can Succeed Featuring Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, PhD & Michael C. Meinzer, PhD Friday May 10, 2019 | 2 p.m. ET For the eight percent of college students who have ADHD, every day can be a struggle between addressing symptoms and completing assignments. They are less likely to complete their degrees and…
Read MoreHelp Your New Grad Find That First Apartment
At the close of the school year, many new grads look for their first independent home. Is your young adult with ADHD ready for independent living? Is he starting a career following high school or college graduation? ADHD symptoms can effect how young adults manage their homes when they first live independently. Finding that first…
Read MoreUsing New Tools to Live A Deliberate Life
You may have heard how Henry David Thoreau wished “to live deliberately.” Jack Anderson reflects that he, too, wants to live deliberately—but indecision often gets the best of him. “Even after I decide, I’ll second-guess myself,” he writes to readers of Attention magazine. “I therefore don’t trust my decision-making ability. Like the batter who stops…
Read MoreWebinar: When A Preschooler Has ADHD
Ask the Expert: ADHD in Preschoolers: What to Look For and How ot Help Featuring E. Mark Mahone, PhD, ABPP May 16, 2019 | 2 p.m. ET Does your young child have ADHD? Deciding if your child should be tested for ADHD during the preschool years is not easy. Most families wait until children start…
Read MoreMen: Treat ADHD to Improve Your Health
Your health is important. Why do so many men wait to get help when something hurts, or simply skip their annual check-up? Roberto Olivardia, PhD, says boys and men are taught not to pay attention to their bodies and to power through aches and pains. Add in the executive function challenges of ADHD and far…
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