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…

Join the discussion. Is that spinner in your child’s hand the latest fad or a tool to improve his attention? Parents and teachers are working to figure it out as we reach the end of the school year. Fidgets are small items that fit in one’s hand that offer an opportunity for sensory stimulation and…

Watch Now With summer here, are you concerned about how much time your child spends playing games online or socializing with friends? Digital play is any activity that uses technology. From Minecraft and Facebook to texting friends, children and teens spend a lot of time in front of a screen.  Catch this special replay of…

Featuring Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster The teenage years can be tricky for your parent-child relationship. You want to maintain a strong bond and teach your teen good decision-making skills. You might find your parenting strategies are not as effective now that your child has become a teenager. This summer, good communication will be key.…

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…

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. Recently, a member of the Attention Connection community posted in Questions & Answers about the difficulty of diagnosing co-occurring ADHD and PTSD.  Diagnosing both conditions at the same time can be hard, especially when they share symptoms. Why is this?  While the underlying causes for the behaviors are different, ADHD and post-traumatic…

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…