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. 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. 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. 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…

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…

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.…