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…

Your child struggles in school, coping with ADHD symptoms that cause him to get out of his seat too often, lose his homework, and not pay attention in class. You think a smaller class size and a different approach from the public school program might make a difference, so you start looking at private schools.…

Ask the Expert Highlight How Executive Functions Affect Adult Relationships Featuring Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA Are ADHD symptoms causing struggles within your relationship? Do you know the hurt feelings that come when ADHD symptoms cause forgetfulness, lost possessions or financial difficulties? Psychologist Ari Tuckman has worked with many couples affected by ADHD. In this special…

Where is romance without the ability to forgive? When ADHD is part of your life, there will be mistakes, words taken out of context, and errands or important days forgotten. This is true whether you are the one with ADHD, or your spouse or partner has it. Some little things will quickly pass, but others…

Falling in love might be easy, but dating is hard! Figuring out how and where to meet people and then planning an actual date with someone can be challenging. Wondering when to share your ADHD diagnosis while trying to get to know a near stranger can feel overwhelming. Knowing when and how to share your…

Ask the NRC Podcast: Combating ADHD in the African-American Community Featuring Evelyn Polk Green, MSEd What needs to be done about ADHD in African-American children? Untreated or undiagnosed ADHD in African-American youth creates a higher risk for dropping out of school, abusing substances, and engaging in delinquent activities that may lead to incarceration. ADHD advocate…

Not every high school student should go to college. For young adults with ADHD the opportunity to learn a trade sets them on the road to independence and even entrepreneurship in the future. Take Sam, as an example. While his parents are college graduates and expect their children to earn a college degree, Sam’s ADHD…

Is your high school student considering a two- or four-year college degree, job training, workplace, joining the military, or a gap year? When ADHD is part of this journey, teens and young adults—along with their parents—need to know what they are ready to do. Where to begin Start talking with your son or daughter about…