Join the discussion. Question: A friend recently sent me an email claiming that I could take my son off of his stimulant medication if I gave him fish oil every day. Is this true or does the whole idea seem fishy to you? Answer: We are learning more about omega-3 fatty acids, which are present…

Join the discussion. Did you know your ADHD symptoms can interfere with a healthy diet? Distraction and hyperfocus can prevent you from paying attention to your body’s hunger cues. Poor time management can lead to letting grocery shopping and cooking fall by the wayside, or fast food meal options. And impulsivity can lead to eating…

Join the discussion. Women’s close friendships with other women frequently offer a level of personal support and understanding, developed over many years, that can’t be found elsewhere. These relationships can carry women through the seasons of life, along with its joys and heartaches. For many women affected by ADHD, nurturing these important friendships doesn’t come…

Join the discussion. Summer vacation begins soon. Are you ready? When you have one or more children affected by ADHD, now is the time to start making your summer plan. Families affected by ADHD do well when there is structure. When school is out for the summer, parents must create that needed structure. Paula L.…

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…

Join the discussion. You suspect your child may have ADHD–just as you do. Finding a specialist who can conduct an evaluation for your child, or one who treats adults, can be a difficult endeavor. In many communities, it’s common to have to drive an hour or more to a professional or a hospital or university…

For many adults, retirement age can bring a new diagnosis. One of the fastest growing segments of those diagnosed with ADHD is senior adults. For many people it is an answer to the struggles they have dealt with their entire lives. Researchers estimate that between 2-4 percent of adults older than 60 are affected by…

Join the discussion. ADHD often runs in families. So, if you’re among the nearly half of adults who are caring for a parent and also raising a child or financially supporting a young adult, you know that ADHD in the family can complicate your caregiving challenges.  The “sandwich generation,” a term coined by Dorothy Miller in…

Join the discussion. Some parents decide on a medication holiday during the summer months or during an extended holiday, when their children affected by ADHD don’t need to focus intently, as they do during school.  A medication holiday is a planned period of time, for medical or evaluation purposes, when prescribed medication therapy is put…

Join the discussion. There can be almost a year between the ages of a group of children in a first grade classroom. Could that age gap play a role in the diagnosis of a child with ADHD? Children as young as four years old may be evaluated for ADHD, with behavioral management and parent training…