Help Your Teen with ADHD Prepare for and Navigate College

Featuring Judy Bass, CEP   The transition from high school to college is a time for teens to show their independence and not rely much on support from their parents. But college is dramatically different than high school. With increased academic demands, differences in teaching methods and grading procedures, and fewer available accommodations and supports,…

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What You Need to Know When Your Child Has Autism and ADHD

Combined ADHD and Autism: How Would You Know?

Featuring Ericka L. Wodka, PhD, ABPP-CN   Are you wondering how ADHD and autism can seem to share some characteristics and yet be very different disorders? Many families have been told their children are affected by both ADHD and autism, but until recently, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders stated that they were…

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Ask the Expert: The Role of Speech Therapy in ADHD Management

March 24 | 2 PM ET | Letizia S. Hendrickson, MS, CCC-SLP, ADHD-RSP Individuals with ADHD often experience challenges in communication, executive function, and social interactions that can impact daily life. This webinar, led by speech-language pathologist Letizia Hendrickson, will explore the critical role of speech therapy in supporting individuals with ADHD. Designed for psychologists,…

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Home to Stay—For Now

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The last decade has seen the number of intergenerational households grow to about six million households and 66.7 million adults. What is remarkable, in a culture that likes to talk about young adults failing to launch, is that most of these families are sharing a home by choice. Economics and the COVID-19 pandemic were the…

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Using Context to Build and Enhance Executive Functioning

Featuring Margaret Foster, MAEd Margaret Foster, MAEd, presents a comprehensive look at how teaching executive function skills within real-life contexts can dramatically improve student outcomes. She explores the integration of content skills with practical strategies—tailoring interventions to meet the specific academic demands of each subject—to help students overcome challenges like ADHD, anxiety, and stress.

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Help Kids with ADHD Build Social Skills and Resilience in a Digital World

Featuring Sharon Saline, PsyD Children with ADHD face unique challenges in today’s social landscape—from navigating digital communication to managing hybrid learning environments. Clinical psychologist Sharon Saline, PsyD, offers caregivers and educators practical strategies to help children boost social awareness, reduce anxiety, and foster meaningful connections, both online and in person.

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Understanding Stimulant Misuse Among College Students

Featuring Kevin Antshel, PhD   College students are often under pressure to “share” their ADHD medications. They may also misuse their medications in an effort to keep up with their academic and social lives. What factors can drive this behavior, and how can students avoid situations that could lead to misuse? Kevin Antshel, PhD, a…

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How to Help Your Child Overcome Executive Function Challenges

Reading Comprehension and Executive Function

Featuring Carey A. Heller, PsyD   We need executive function skills to manage everyday life. Many children with ADHD have executive function deficits, though. They need support when learning how to manage their time, stay organized, and be motivated. Parents can help their children learn how to improve in those challenging areas. Dr. Carey Heller…

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Webinar: ADHD in Military Families

Military family posing together with dad in ACUs and daughter sitting in between parents. Military PCS and ADHD.

ADHD in Military Families: Challenges, Support, and Strategies March 13 | 7 EST | Brandi Walker, PhD This webinar explores the unique challenges faced by military families affected by ADHD, including frequent relocations, disruptions in routines, and access to care. Participants will gain practical strategies for managing ADHD in military environments, fostering resilience, and building…

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Spring Forward with ADHD

Early this coming Sunday morning, the United States will move clocks forward one hour for Daylight Savings Time. The time change can affect you more than just shifting an hour forward, especially when you have ADHD. It can affect sleep patterns, routines, and symptom management. Changes in the day’s rhythms “Daylight savings time causes a…

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Ask the Specialist: Behavioral Support and 504 Plans

Remote Learning for Children with ADHD

Question: My child is doing well academically in school; however, they are struggling with their behavior. Often, I receive a call from school after my child gets removed from the classroom because they’ve been acting out. We asked about a Section 504 plan to help with behavior, but their teacher told me that they would…

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