The idea of a detox diet is a very popular theme on some health-oriented websites and blogs. There are many versions of detox diets out there, with several claiming to improve health and address ADHD symptoms, along with symptoms of co-occurring conditions. These approaches claim the body has accumulated “toxins” of various sorts—substances found in…

Join the discussion. Summer is a good time for your child to get outside and spend time in the park, hiking through the woods or exploring the wilds of your backyard. For children affected by ADHD, there can be additional benefits to spending time in nature. A growing body of research is indicating that children…

Video Brief: What is the Positive Side of ADHD? Watch Now Looking for a quick definition of ADHD to share? Dr. Edward Hallowell explains ADHD in less than two minutes! “It’s not a deficit of anything, it’s an abundance,” he says. “It’s not a disorder of anything, it’s a trait.” Watch and share What is…

Join the discussion. It used to be if your child was bullied, she could come home and get away from her tormentors. Technology has changed this—cell phones, tablets, and social media can now allow the bully to reach your child wherever she is, at home as well as in school. Children affected by ADHD are…

There is a growing emphasis on behavioral parent training an as intervention when their child has ADHD, especially for young children and families with a recent diagnosis. But what is parent training, and how should you choose a program? Behavioral intervention is an important tool for managing ADHD symptoms, particularly for children. Behavioral modification training…

Do you have a question for us? Call the helpline, Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m., at (866) 200-8090 or email us at customer_service@CHADD.org with the subject line “For National Resource Center on ADHD.” Changing school districts Question: We are moving during the summer and my child will start school in a new school district this…

Join the discussion. When your child is coping not only with ADHD but also with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), your decisions regarding treatment and support can be more complicated. It’s estimated that about two-thirds of people affected by ADHD show some features of ASD; other studies indicated 30-50 percent of those diagnosed with ASD also…

Featuring Ericka L. Wodka, PhD, ABPP-CN Watch Now It’s been almost four years since the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 recognized the co-occurrence of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Many families continue to work out what these changes mean for diagnosis and treatment for their loved ones. Ericka L. Wodka, PhD, ABPP-CN, of…

Join the discussion. Many adults who were diagnosed with ADHD in childhood think their symptoms may have been conquered by maturity. What does research have to say about that?  Researchers continue to look into the idea that some adults appear to outgrow ADHD, or at least most of ADHD’s outward appearing symptoms. However, about 80…

Ask the Expert Highlight: Understanding Girls with ADHD Watch Now Did you know that girls and women with ADHD are more likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety, to view their difficulties with organizing and prioritizing as character flaws, and to suffer from low-self esteem because of their ADHD symptoms? Ellen Littman, PhD, has…

Minority youth make about half as many mental health visits as white children, according to a 2016 study by Lyndonna Marrast, MD, and colleagues. They found that among African Americans, children saw mental health professionals 47 percent less and young adults 68 percent less compared to whites. Among Hispanics, children’s visits to mental health professionals were…

Join the discussion. Question: I saw an advertisement for a micronutrient pill to treat ADHD. I’m looking for options to treat my child’s ADHD symptoms.  Could adding micronutrients have an effect on his ADHD symptoms? Answer: Recent research implies some people might benefit from including micronutrient supplements as part of their treatment plans, but the…