It’s come down to the final days to vote for CHADD. This is your opportunity to put a national spotlight on the ADHD community. During the past month we’ve shared that CHADD has been nominated to receive the 2019 Outstanding Organization Award from the Child Mind Institute. We’ve asked for your vote and we’re close…

Liz Baker kept a diary of her son’s diet and behavior, starting when he was six. When he began taking medication for ADHD, she was ready to keep track of important information. “I wrote everything down—dates, times, name of medication, dosage, his behavior, different side effects, whether he was feeling lethargic or agitated, and so…

Ask the Expert Highlight: A Summer At Camp Featuring John Willson, MS, LRT/CTRS Did you miss the recent webinar with helpful information on 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. We want…

Your attention is a commodity. It’s being bought and sold on the open market every time you go online. We offer up our attentional resources for free when we play games or surf through social media. The challenge for anyone with ADHD is self-regulation when it comes to social media. Self-regulation is an executive function—one…

When you find out you’re pregnant—particularly if it’s unexpected—the next few months are filled with questions. You’ll be on the receiving end of many suggestions about how best to take care of yourself and your developing baby. For expectant mothers like Alicia Dils, who has ADHD, those questions and suggestions include treatment options. Most women…

CHADD has been nominated to receive the 2019 Outstanding Organization Award from the Child Mind Institute. The annual Change Maker Awards celebrate people and organizations who raise awareness and dispel stigma, help children and families directly, or work to transform the way we understand and treat mental health and learning disorders. From among 300 organizations…

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…