Are mornings the most difficult time of day for your children? You’re not alone. Many parents of children and teens affected by ADHD find the whole morning routine can cause stress for everyone involved. You might wonder why mornings are such a troubled time and what you can do to help make them go more…

Join the discussion. Primary care physicians faced with diagnosing and treating patients with ADHD must make informed decisions about the most effective and relevant assessment and monitoring tools for their patients. ADHD rating scales are important tools to use as part of a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in both children and adults. The…

Join the discussion. What happens to the hyperactive girl or the inattentive, outwardly calm boy? When ADHD symptoms don’t fit our expectations, how can we spot the child who needs help coping rather than dismiss troublesome behaviors?  Frequently, girls are described as more likely to have the predominately inattentive presentation of ADHD, which includes difficulty…

Join the discussion. Does Valentine’s Day stress you out?  For couples affected by ADHD—whether it’s one partner or both who have the disorder—the symptoms of ADHD can affect every part of their relationship. Inattention, short-term memory deficits, and difficulties with time management can take a toll on a relationship: anniversaries and groceries are forgotten, lateness…

Join the discussion. You enjoy your job and you’re dedicated to your career, but your ADHD symptoms can be a frustrating impediment to your work.   There are many strategies you can employ to adapt your work environment to the challenges your ADHD presents, such as wearing earbuds to compensate for distractibility; you can find…

Join the discussion. What do these highly successful business leaders have in common? Peter Knight, CEO of Checkfree Paul Orfalea, former CEO of Kinkos David Neelman, CEO of JetBlue Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group They all have an ADHD diagnosis. They are also examples of the abilities successful employees affected by ADHD can bring…

Join the discussion. It’s a problem that is swept under the rug, but the statistics are clear: Each year, more than 41 million Americans—18 percent of the United States population—experience some type of mental illness, according to data released by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in December 2013.  The indirect cost…

CHADD continues its support for ADHD research with this year’s Young Scientist Award. Applications are now being accepted for the awards to be presented during the 29th CHADD Annual International Conference on ADHD, in Atlanta, Georgia, this year.   CHADD will support two researchers with: an unrestricted cash award of $1,000 each  paid travel and…

Join the discussion. Sometimes, getting a good night’s sleep is not easy, especially when you’re affected by ADHD. Many people affected by ADHD have difficulty settling down or even wanting to go to bed as a symptom of the disorder. Fifty-five percent of children and 80 percent of adults with ADHD have reported difficulties in…

Join the discussion. Although many essential oils smell nice, there is no scientific evidence they produce positive measurable outcomes consistently across a given population. Nevertheless, you may have seen online articles and advertisements for essential oils to alleviate ADHD symptoms. But do essential oils actually help? What are essential oils? Essential oils are the fragrant…

Join the discussion.  Children with ADHD may have low self-esteem from frequent correction, punishment, or teasing. Research shows children who experience low self-esteem in adolescence are more likely to experience poor health, criminal behavior, and less economic prosperity in adulthood.  Taking part in community service projects can help children affected by ADHD expand their focus…