There have been some claims in the popular press that ADHD medications, especially the stimulant medications, are over-prescribed. But those claims either have had to be retracted (such as the New York Times publishing three corrections to its 2013 article) or have been challenged by qualified professionals for failing to consider critical factors and scientific…

Join the discussion. For the past 30 years, CHADD has been there for families affected by ADHD, offering support when they are struggling and providing science-based information on treatment options. This week is the 2017 Annual International Conference on ADHD, presented this year in Atlanta, Georgia, with the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. The annual conference has…

Join the discussion. Your child forgot to turn in his homework. Again. He struggled with organizing information into an assigned report. He works five times as hard for a passing grade as his schoolmates do. He talks too much, interrupting his peers, and is ostracized on the playground. He comes home feeling sad and withdrawn.…

Join the discussion. Do you have the feeling of “one holiday down—two (or three) more to go?” This is a busy time of year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Having ADHD can complicate your seasonal planning. So how can you manage the holiday season, with its traditions and obligations, while still managing ADHD symptoms?…

Featuring Max Wiznitzer, MD Watch Now  Medication for ADHD symptoms can improve attention span and decrease distractibility and hyperactivity. These symptoms can improve for more than 80 percent of children and adolescents, and at least 70 percent of adults affected by ADHD. But while medication is effective for many people, how do you know if…

What can you do to avoid holiday tantrums from your children? What about dealing with in-laws and grumpy teens? Or maybe your family has a long car ride ahead of them and you’re just hoping everyone still likes each other when you get to your destination? Former CHADD President Marie Paxson answered questions for Ask…

Join the discussion. Many families are looking for additional ways to address ADHD symptoms, including exploring some of the alternative or complementary approaches available in natural foods stores or online. Homeopathic preparations are readily available and most are dispensed without a doctor’s prescription. Are these preparations good choices and do they hold up under the…

Join the discussion. For some adults with ADHD, it’s difficult to achieve the life you aspire to. I met “John” at the recent Annual International Conference on ADHD at the check-in counter the day before preconference sessions. Tall, trim, a bit reserved yet wanting to engage. He said this was his third year at our…

Join the discussion. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that a student age 14 or older must be invited to attend his or her IEP meeting, but does not require such attendance. Although each child is different, experts say that younger children (as early as 4th grade) can benefit from and contribute value…

Featuring Caroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, Med Watch Now  Does your child with ADHD struggle to make and keep friends? Catch this Ask the Expert Highlight to learn how to address five common ADHD social struggles including:  making friends losing friends quickly carrying on reciprocal conversation overreacting to problems following through You’ll come away with a…

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Join the discussion. Are you looking forward to holiday celebrations? An annual party at work or get together with friends and family? Chances are, these gatherings will have beer, wine, or mixed drinks as options from a bar or kitchen counter. When you are also coping with the symptoms of ADHD, having a plan ahead…