The middle of the school year is a good time to take a second look at the academic accommodations put in place for your child back in August or September. “A midyear check-in on your child’s progress in general and in relation to the IEP goals specifically—with all the professionals at school that are working…

If you’re reading this newsletter, odds are good that either you have ADHD, or you live and/or work with someone else’s ADHD. You are probably looking for another new strategy, one more idea, some fresh thinking about or unique approach to the management of this quirky brain. You are wasting your time if you think that any of those inventive approaches and new theories will work unless three critically important foundational elements of ADHD management are in place. We’re not talking “normal circumstances” here. We’re talking Way Far Away from Normal here—we’re talking ADHD.

Ask the NRC Podcast ADHD Holiday Tips: The Reverse Planning Strategy Featuring Rudy Rodriguez, LCSW 7:12 Minutes Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you have yet to plan your dinner menu? Don’t panic! Our latest Ask the NRC podcast has holiday preparation tips to get you through the busyness of it all. ADHD coach…

It’s not just the teenager who is receiving a diagnosis of ADHD. The newest member of the family with a diagnosis may be an adult at or past retirement. ADHD is experienced across the lifespan, and it affects a surprising number of senior citizens. “ADHD in the older population is just as complex and sometimes…

October is over, but ADHD awareness continues throughout the year. This year, the ADHD Awareness Coalition hosted video and meme contests, along with opportunities to share ADHD artwork and personal stories on its website. The contests were sponsored by Akili Interactive Labs, Shire, ADD Crusher, and TotallyADD. This year’s judges were Alan Brown of ADD…

Ask the NRC Podcast: What Is ADHD—Myths & Misunderstandings 10 Minute Podcast  The latest Ask the NRC Podcast is out and ready for you! Catch tips and strategies to help your family and you live a more productive and fulfilling life. The NRC’s new podcasts are designed to fit into your life, with a quick…

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.