The water rose quickly near Belynda Gauthier’s home. “We had about an hour to gather some belongings, catch the cat, and evacuate before our house got five feet of nasty water,” Ms. Gauthier recounts. “We live in an area that had never flooded in over 500 years of recorded history. We did not anticipate this…

The number of adults older than 50 who are receiving a diagnosis of ADHD for the first time is growing. “ADHD in older adults is an important diagnosis,” says psychiatrist and author Martin Wetzel, MD. “I would argue, also, that it’s an important issue in public health.” An increased awareness of ADHD along with better…

Q: I’m interested in having a dog but wonder if I should get one because of my ADHD symptoms. Would a pet be a good idea for me, even though I have ADHD? —Woman in Maryland A: The short answer is yes! Adults and children affected by ADHD can greatly benefit from pet ownership, helping…

Join the discussion. When computer hackers revealed Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles had tested positive for methylphenidate (Ritalin), she was upfront and unabashed about her diagnosis. “I have ADHD, and I have taken medicine for it since I was a kid,” she writes in a Facebook post to her fans. “Having ADHD, and taking medicine…

Should you enroll your child who has ADHD in a private school? Many parents may consider this option when their children are struggling in school, hoping that smaller classrooms and more personalized attention will make a difference for their children. Under IDEA, private schools do not have to provide the same level of special education…

ADHD is a complex disorder, with symptoms that are often shared by other conditions. You may have experienced some concern or doubts when you or your child was first diagnosed with ADHD. How can you be sure you are addressing ADHD? There are group of common disorders that can have symptoms similar to ADHD or…

Are you or your child among the 17 million people in the United States who are affected by ADHD? If so, then October is your month. ADHD Awareness Month kicks off this week. ADHD advocacy organizations, CHADD members and affiliates, and many people within the ADHD community are working to promote information on ADHD and…

Are you or your child among the more than 60 percent of people affected by ADHD who also experience one or more co-occurring conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues? The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI, this week is highlighting the fact that 1 in 5 Americans will confront mental illness…

The latest ADHD research study was highlighted on the evening news and now you’re worried. Before you start questioning your treatment plan or calling your child’s doctor to revise his plan, consider a few things first. You can usually find the latest research online through a search engine or with the help of your local…

Join the discussion.  For your students with ADHD, especially those with difficulties in organizing, homework can be a source of anxiety, stress, and tears. It’s one of the main reasons for parents to have frequent contact with their children’s teachers. But is homework really necessary? Does it benefit students, especially those in elementary school? There…

Did you know that the National Resource Center on ADHD has resources and trainings available in Spanish? The NRC provides an information and referral helpline Monday through Friday, 1 PM to 5 PM Eastern Time. You can call the NRC at 1-866-200-8098 and press 2 to reach our Spanish-speaking ADHD information specialist, who can answer…

When a girl has ADHD, she has a very good chance of “falling through the cracks.” That’s because the symptoms of ADHD in girls not only tend toward the predominately inattentive presentation, but girls are more likely to internalize their struggles rather than act out because of them. Early ADHD research focused on boys and…