Have you ever ended a relationship with a friend over a minor disagreement? Have you walked into a room full of people you’ve never met and, when no one talks to you, assumed they dislike you? This all-or-nothing thinking, often referred to as black-and-white thinking, is common for children and adults who have ADHD. This…

Perfectionism and ADHD Featuring Carol Robbins, PhD When you think about ADHD, perfectionism may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but many describe adults with ADHD as being perfectionists. Perfectionism becomes a problem when it causes you to feel enormous stress, anger, or sadness if you think something isn’t quite right or…

Does a common pain reliever cause or contribute to ADHD in a developing baby when taken by the mother while pregnant? The risks and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy have been debated for several years, leaving expectant parents unsure if they should take the medication at all. Acetaminophen, also known in Europe as paracetamol,…

The number of children who have ever had an ADHD diagnosis shows a slow increase, but the rise in numbers follows what ADHD experts expected to find, according to a recent National Health Interview Survey report. ADHD diagnoses in children and teens, according to a survey of parents, are at an estimated 11.3% of children…

Featuring Harris Finkelstein, PhD     What does a comprehensive ADHD evaluation include? A thorough assessment will determine what type of ADHD your child has. It can also help you understand how your child thinks, learns, processes their world, and feels. The details provided can help ensure that your child receives the educational services and…

Featuring Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, MD   Have you wondered if your child has depression or anxiety and whether these conditions could be connected to their ADHD? What signs should you watch for, and how can you be supportive? Pediatrician Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells discusses the signs and causes of some mental health conditions in teens and the common…

You may be tempted to turn to social media or the internet to self-diagnose based on your perceived physical or brain-based symptoms when you can’t find or be seen by an ADHD specialist. Some parents have the same impulse when watching their children struggle with possible ADHD symptoms if they are unable to find answers…

    Featuring Roberto Olivardia, PhD ADHD365 Podcast Series   Dr. Roberto Olivardia shares his experience growing up with ADHD and being a parent of a child with ADHD and dyslexia. He share his own difficulties with ADHD while also parenting his child, who has a severe form of dyslexia. The goal, he shares is…

Featuring Kim Arrey, BSC, RD Do you, like many adults with ADHD, struggle with symptoms that create barriers to eating a healthy diet? Do you turn to convenience foods, especially when you’re busy? Are you bothered by stress eating, chaotic food shopping, or kitchen disorganization? The good news is that you can take charge of…

The change for Emma Tregoning was stunning. “It’s like someone tuned in the radio,” she says. Tregoning had just received an ADHD diagnosis for the first time—in her late forties. Her son had recently gone through the evaluation process, and, like many parents, she saw herself in the description of ADHD the doctor offered when…