Wouldn’t it be great to have a personal assistant to remember appointments and events for you? Someone to tell you when to mail that birthday card or payment? Nudge you when it’s time to leave or to check that you have what you need for the day? Meanwhile, this assistant will check that the lights…

Does it feel like your child’s ADHD symptoms ease a little when he spends time outdoors? It’s might not be your imagination. Researchers are finding that even 20 minutes outside can make a huge difference in a person’s behavior and attention level. Finding the green spaces Andrea Faber Taylor, PhD, and Ming Kuo, PhD, environment…

Ask the Expert: A Summer At Camp Featuring John Willson, MS, LRT/CTRS Tuesday March 19, 2019 | 2 pm ET Are you looking for a summer adventure for your child? Knowing what to look for in a camp or summer program when your child has ADHD is important for a successful experience. John Willson, director…

Are charter schools opportunities for children affected by ADHD? CHADD’s public policy committee wants to know more about the possible benefits and drawbacks of charter school programs for children who struggle with ADHD symptoms. Read about Michael and his experience in a charter school in Charter Schools: Discipline and Implications for Students with ADHD. Do…

Did you know that about one child out of every six is coping with a mental health condition? Unfortunately, of these children, only half receive treatment. For children diagnosed with ADHD, nearly one quarter don’t receive any treatment for the disorder. Early intervention when a child is struggling with a mental health condition, including ADHD,…

Are you ready for tax season? If you’re overwhelmed just thinking about paperwork, forms, and deadlines, you’re not alone. Whether you hope for a refund or expect to owe the IRS money, don’t panic. Make a plan that works for you. Make your tax prep plan “People without ADHD often feel overwhelmed and anxious about…

CHADD Webinars Emerging Young Adults: Preparing for Life After High School Featuring Judith Bass, CEP Thursday March 7, 2 p.m., ET Graduation from high school is only the beginning of the next adventure. There are many options for the young adult transitioning from high school to career, job placement, and higher education. But where to…

Are you an emerging ADHD researcher, working on a doctoral degree, or did you complete a doctoral degree in 2016 or after? Do you know or work with someone who is? Applications for CHADD’s Young Scientist Research Awards are now being accepted. Apply Now Each Young Scientist Research Award includes an unrestricted $1,000 cash award…

Can making cultural adjustments to how evidence-based ADHD treatments are presented to Hispanic and Latino families improve outcomes for children? Newly released research shows that culturally based adjustments do have a positive result for the child and improve a family’s likelihood of remaining in a treatment plan. Alyson C. Gerdes, PhD, a professor of psychology…

The bond between a child and his horse has long been romanticized. Is there something more to it than our images of young riders and gentle steeds? Therapists and researchers are discovering that riding and caring for a horse can be therapeutic for many people, including children with ADHD. Therapy animals for ADHD Animal therapy…

CHADD Special Presentation Health and Life Expectancy in ADHD: Treatment Matters More Than You Think Featuring Russell A. Barkley, PhD Did you see the latest free CHADD webinar by Russell A. Barkley, PhD? You can watch it now and learn why treating ADHD now can add years to your life, or your child’s life. Treatment…

It’s hard to watch your bubbly and outgoing child struggle to keep friends. ADHD symptoms often get in the way of social skills, and parents feel at a loss as to how to help. “Obviously we can’t make friends for our kids, but there are a lot of things we can do as parents to…