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…

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. 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…

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. 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. Is having ADHD a sign that you also have an unusually creative mind? With the rush of ideas, the overwhelming interest in new activities, and the impulsivity to try something new, some people argue that ADHD and creativity go hand in hand. Popular author and lecturer Edward Hallowell, MD, EdD, often speaks…

Join the discussion. Does your child with ADHD have a hard time focusing on a task? Going for a jog around the block with her or engaging her in more outdoors playtime could be just what the doctor ordered. Research shows that physical activity and movement helps increase attention, decision making, and learning. Stephanie Sarkis,…

Join the discussion. If you have a child with ADHD you may have talked with school officials on issues including: What are the minimum educational benefits that meet legal standards, which a child with a disability must receive under an IEP? And must a school district provide more than the minimum educational benefit for a…

January may seem early to think about summer camp for your child or teen, but now is the time to register for camp. Summer camps for children affected by ADHD and co-occurring conditions offer specialized programs that meet your child’s needs and help develop her strengths. Knowing what to look for in a summer camp…

Could this be you? “I’m sitting here trying to write this paper–or pay these bills or wash these dishes–and I’m having a tough time concentrating,” you’re thinking. “I wish there was something I could do to help me get in the right frame of mind to tackle this task.” What if you followed that thought…