ADHD 365: Understanding the ABCs of ADHD Medications Featuring Max Wiznitzer, MD The decision to include medication in their child’s ADHD treatment is difficult for many parents. There are popular accounts of people benefiting from medication, while there also are stories of serious risks associated with these medications. Many parents are left wondering what are…

Question: My twin girls, 11, both have ADHD. We are working closely with a specialist and have treatment plans for both of them. We’ve seen improvement during the past year and we’re happy with it. However, we’re about to spend two weeks at the family lake house with my husband’s parents and his sister and…

With a diagnosis rate of nearly 10 percent of children in some areas of the United States, are we really seeing an increase in ADHD in the population? Probably not, say researchers, but it is still possible. Environmental changes in our food and chemical exposures could be affecting prenatal development, and an increasing use of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

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…