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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Your elementary school-aged child’s risk of death by suicide is very, very low. But a recent study indicates that children affected by ADHD may have a slightly higher risk for suicide than their peers without ADHD. Researchers are working to determine why that could be and think it may be related to impulsivity and the…

During the past eight years, 19 researchers have received CHADD’s Young Scientist Research Award, presented during its annual international conference on ADHD. CHADD recognizes new researchers in the ADHD fieldwho are making contributions that further our understanding of ADHD. While preparing to announce this year’s winners, we caught up with a number of our past…

Is your child among the majority of children and young adults who is coping with ADHD-plus? More than two-thirds of kids diagnosed with ADHD also have a co-occurring condition, frequently an emotional/behavior disability, or EBD. Students affected by both ADHD and EBD can receive services at school, writes Shari Gent, MS, in They Told Me…

Question: I was diagnosed with ADD, and I’m having trouble finding information on it. There’s plenty on ADHD, which I don’t have, because I am not hyperactive. — Man in Nevada Question: The doctor says my son has ADHD, but I don’t think that’s right. He doesn’t get in trouble at school. Is he misdiagnosed? Could…

During the past eight years, 19 researchers have received CHADD’s Young Scientist Research Award during its annual international conference on ADHD. Last week we shared the stories of our first group. We are pleased to share the stories of an additional group of recipients. CHADD recognizes new researchers in ADHD fields who are making contributions…

Children who were adopted have a higher likelihood of an ADHD diagnosis, which can be two to three times greater than their peers without ADHD. Studies indicate that as many as 30 percent of children who were adopted are affected by ADHD. Mothers Jennifer Klotz and Ruth Hughes, PhD, share their children’s ADHD experiences in…