It’s exciting when your child is old enough to travel independently for a class trip, a summer camp, or to visit family. You might worry, though, whether your child will take their medication and follow their treatment plan while they’re away from home. Teens traveling by themselves for the first time will want to be…

At the 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD, the leading experts in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will convene to deliver trusted information about the latest research, treatment options, and practical guidance to members of the ADHD community. Hosted by CHADD,  ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association), and ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization), this premier event is open to…

Featuring Adam Coutts, PhD How can cultivating a meditation practice help people with ADHD manage symptoms and improve their quality of life? Meditation teacher Adam Coutts discovered he had ADHD as an adult. He explains mindfulness and meditation practices and describes their benefits for individuals with ADHD. He also talks about how to ease into…

ADHD 365 Podcasts Featuring Rick Webster, CEO of Rena-Fi Adults with ADHD often experience difficulties with navigating life during retirement without the structure and the support offered by their former workplace. Many people find estate planning especially challenging. Rick Webster, the founder and CEO of Rena-Fi, shares his expertise on how you can organize and…

ADHD 365: Cultivating a Meditation Practice Featuring Adam Coutts How can cultivating a meditation practice help people with ADHD to manage symptoms and improve their quality of life? Adam Coutts, a meditation teacher, discovered that he had ADHD as an adult. He explains mindfulness and meditation practices and describes their benefits for individuals with ADHD.…

All your errands, obligations, and tasks can seem to jumble together in your mind—especially when you’re preparing to start the day or when you’re heading to bed at night. Everything is important and needs to get done, but what is important enough to be done first? Anyone can find it hard to juggle their to-do…

You just looked at the calendar and realized that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. Soon the tumult of the holiday season will be here. Are you ready? If your answer is “not really,” then you are in good company. Most people will tell you they don’t feel ready for cooking, cleaning, shopping, and…

CHADD’s Northeast Regional Center Webinar What To Do While You Wait Thursday, October 26 | 7 PM Featuring Emily Edelson, PsyD, and Rebecca Heiden, PhD With long wait times and a shortage of providers, parents and caregivers can be faced with the question of how to help their child with ADHD before they receive professional…

Can including medication in your child’s ADHD treatment plan help him avoid some childhood injuries? Researchers are finding its inclusion can play a significant role in lowering the risk of injuries that could land a child in the emergency room. In addition to reducing common injuries—broken bones and cuts needing stiches—including medication in ADHD treatment…

As the end of ADHD Awareness Month gets closer, we reflect on the many ways we have moved awareness forward. Our messages about ADHD as a health concern and manageable condition reach more people every year. Raising awareness isn’t confined to just one month, though. The journey goes on all year because ADHD is a…

ADHD 365 Podcasts Featuring Ann Dolin, MEd Your child constantly loses homework, misses deadlines, and puts off starting assignments until the last minute. Why does this happen? What can you do to help them develop the skills they need to stay motivated, organized, and on top of assignments? Executive function skills are at the root…

All Things ADHD Podcasts Featuring Lauren Haack, PhD ADHD is found in all communities. For Latinos, cultural norms and barriers to healthcare affect the perception of ADHD symptoms in children. What are some of the cultural barriers to ADHD diagnosis and treatment? How can cultural beliefs affect treatment for ADHD? Dr. Lauren Haack discusses common…