Join the discussion. Question: My child was recently diagnosed with ADHD, but medication just doesn’t seem to be an option for her. We’ve talked with her doctor, but we feel like we’re floundering when it comes to a choice about medication. Do you have any suggestions? —Mom of a 7 year old Answer: There can…

Join the discussion. Do you sometimes feel that you’re losing your loved one to video games, that he’s losing touch with the real world, or that his excessive use may be making his ADHD symptoms worse? How much is too much, and what can you do about it? Although research is pointing toward an association…

“It is not necessary to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results,” famed investor and CEO Warren Buffett is reported to have said.  You don’t have to be a Wall Street money manager, though, to take the steps you need this coming year to take control of your finances. While many adults affected by ADHD…

Join the discussion. Pack up the menorahs, take down the gingerbread people, and sweep up the tinsel. The holiday season is now just a memory, and it’s time to get back into gear after the winter break. Students may have gotten out of the learning mindset, and even your students without ADHD can have a…

Join the discussion. What were your fellow readers’ favorite ADHD Weekly newsletter articles in 2016? During the past year of this newsletter, we presented you with a wide range of topics, highlighting ADHD research and science, your health and ADHD treatment, educational rights and how ADHD affects relationships, careers, and social lives. This year’s top…

Join the discussion. The holiday season has come to a close. Are you, like many people in families affected by ADHD, feeling a sense of relief? Not just that the decorations are packed away, but that you no longer have to visit with extended family or friends who doubt your ADHD diagnosis or your child’s…

Join the discussion. Question: Our family lives in a rural county. The nearest city with a teen ADHD program is two hours away. I’ve been reading about telemental health services, but what are they, do they work, and how can they help my son and his ADHD? –Far afield  Answer: “Telemental” is a relatively new…

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…

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…

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. As a parent, you are your child’s best advocate. When it comes to your child’s education, do you know what his educational rights are and what you need to advocate for him at school? CHADD Public Policy Committee member Paul Grossman, JD, is interviewed in CHADD’s Attention magazine in Championing Disability Rights.…

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…