It sometimes feels like the holidays of the past were a quiet time for families to be together, maybe exchange a few small gifts, and share a nice meal. Today it seems the last two months of the year are a nonstop frenzy of shopping, sending holiday cards, going to office parties, welcoming houseguests, and…

More than a thousand members of the ADHD community have arrived in St. Louis, Missouri, for the 2018 Annual International Conference on ADHD. It will be the largest gathering on ADHD in the world. Following the success of last year’s joint conference, CHADD and the Attention Deficit Disorder Association are again hosting the conference, joined…

You’ve likely seen the pop-up ads or you’ve heard a friend say something about CBD oil as an alternative treatment for ADHD. In fact, it seems like every online community and social media group has someone praising the compound or offering to sell it. But what is it, and does it really have any proven…

Looking for more information about apps and how technology could be helpful for your child—and when too much is too much? This special Ask the Expert webinar looks at how children and young people use technology and what that means when they also have ADHD. While there are many helpful apps for children and families,…

The child struggling with words and sounds also seems distracted. Is she having trouble decoding the words or has she lost her attention for the task? For the teacher, it can be puzzling to work with a student who is struggling. The educator’s challenge may be in identifying whether the student is struggling with a…

You’ve made a mistake, but it’s not the end of the world. When ADHD causes you to mess up, you have the ability to make things right again.

We have all had the moment of wishing we could pull back the words or hoping to melt through the floor when we have said or done the wrong thing on impulse. But when you also have ADHD, it can seem like those moments come far too often. ADHD is characterized by impulsivity, often related…

CHADD Whiteboard Video: ADHD Is Real   How many people have ADHD in the US? What is the financial burden of ADHD? And where can you get help? Catch this ADHD Awareness video to learn more on where you can find help and information. Share with your friends to help them learn more about ADHD!…

Two months from today is Christmas, perhaps the biggest gift-giving day of the year. Are you ready to get ready to go gift shopping? Fall and winter holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, new babies, new houses—there are plenty of opportunities coming up to give gifts to friends and family members. But when you have ADHD, the…

As we approach the end of ADHD Awareness Month, we take stock of the strides we have made in increasing awareness of ADHD as a health concern and a manageable condition. This year, we’ve worked as a community to “set the record straight” on ADHD. Through awareness-raising events across the country, through social media, and…

Ask the Expert Educator Edition tackles how classroom teachers can meet the needs of their students affected by ADHD and their classmates.

Externalizing short-term memory is an important part of managing ADHD. The classic “to-do” list can help you remember what needs to be done and keep you on track