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…

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…

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…

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…

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. 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…

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…

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…

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…

Join the discussion. A recent series by an online streaming video service, based on a young adult novel, has brought the conversation about depression and suicide home for many high school students and their families. For families also affected by ADHD, this has raised additional concerns for young people struggling with ADHD symptoms and social…

ADHD seldom occurs on its own. Most people experience complex ADHD – ADHD that co-occurs with one or more other disorders that also need to be treated along with the ADHD symptoms. 

Is your teen finishing high school and preparing for the next stage of life? Starting college or a new job can be exciting. Both offer the opportunity for greater independence, meeting new friends and colleagues, and learning new skills. It can also be a stressful time for most young people. For many young adults affected…