Yoga Could Benefit Children with ADHD
Does your family practice yoga? Research is showing that the slow, thoughtful movements could be helpful in reducing some ADHD symptoms.
Read MoreVaccines Have No Role In ADHD
A quick search on the internet brings back dozens of websites and blogs claiming vaccines somehow cause ADHD. Is this true? Solid research has repeatedly shown ADHD is not caused by vaccinations. We look at the research and talk with a pediatric neurologist.
Read MoreConsidering Working with a Coach? What You Need to Know
Not all ADHD coaching is created equal. This Ask the Expert webinar will should you how to decide if coaching is a good choice for you or your child and discuss the different options for choosing a coach.
Read MoreNo More Pencils, No More Books: Helping Your Child Transition from School to Summer
Summer is here. Is your family ready for the summer routine? We have some ideas to help.
Read MorePlanning A Summer Day Trip? We’ve Got Tips To Make It A Good One
Day trips and family adventures are part of the excitement of the summer months. A little bit of planning can make sure ADHD doesn’t bring the fun to a halt.
Read MoreIs Your Teen Ready to Make Medication Decisions?
Teens are often reluctant to take medication as part of their treatment plans for ADHD. Is your teen ready to make decisions regarding medication?
Read MoreAsk the Specialist: I Don’t Have Insurance. How Do I Pay For Treatment?
Ask CHADD’s Health Information Specialist Question: I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I was glad to get the diagnosis, because I’ve struggled all my life. I barely made it through high school and have had eight jobs in the past 20 years. Now I’m unemployed, again, I have no health insurance, and I don’t know…
Read MoreOrganize Your Health: How to Set Up and Maintain Your Medical Records
Whether recorded on paper or online, your medical records for ADHD are important. They are a written record of your mental health, and include information on evaluations, therapy, medications and the details of your treatment plan. Keeping this information handy enables you to be proactive in working with your treatment providers. You may think you’ll…
Read MoreWhen the News Discusses ADHD
Ask the Expert Highlight: The Representation of ADHD by the Media Featuring David Goodman, MD Watch Now Do you feel that sometimes the media doesn’t get it right about ADHD? Have you been frustrated—or angry or hurt—that a news report has missed the nuances of ADHD and instead seemed to go for a quick bite…
Read MoreOops! That Was Impulsive
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…
Read MoreBreakfast Tips for Busy Minds
You’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But did you know that it directly impacts your ability to maintain attention during the morning? “Quite simply, eating breakfast supports good health”, Kathy McManus, director of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital, tells the Harvard Heart Letter.…
Read MoreAre Your Mornings Difficult?
We know how ADHD can make your mornings difficult. Getting your children ready for the day or simply getting yourself out the door can be a challenge. Catch this special CHADD Video Highlight for tips on smoother mornings.
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