Occasionally forgetting to pay a bill or misplacing your keys is considered a sign of aging. But for an older adult who has always misplaced things, or who as a child continually forgot to hand in homework, these could be signs of ADHD. It was once thought that ADHD was only a disorder of childhood…

Moving homes is never an easy change, and having ADHD complicates the process. If you are a young adult with ADHD setting up a college dorm room or your first home away from family, knowing what you need and staying on top of the new home to-do list can be challenging. For the majority of…

ADHD 365 Podcast: Navigating College with ADHD, Preparing for Success Featuring Judy Bass, CEP The transition from high school to college is a time for students with ADHD to show their independence and not rely too much on their parents’ support. But college is dramatically different from high school. With increased academic demands, differences in…

Is your loved one skeptical that they may have ADHD and that their untreated symptoms are causing a rift in your relationship? If this is so, you may feel stuck and frustrated, wondering why they do not get help, especially if they really loved you. Asking your partner, family member, or friend to see an…

Ask the Expert Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome Wednesday, July 26 | 3 PM Featuring Joseph Fredrick, PhD   What is cognitive disengagement syndrome, formerly known as sluggish cognitive tempo? How does being “internally distracted” affect a person’s daily life and activities? How is CDS identified in children and adolescents, and can it be treated?   Joseph…

Christian’s ADHD got in his way in the workplace—and he lost his job because of it. “I had a tough time grappling with the sorts of executive functioning that our world operates by, like being able to set up meetings, follow through with things, focus and be detail oriented,” he says. The loss wasn’t a…

“Don’t run across the street.” “Stop interrupting when the teacher is talking.” “Stop yelling when you’re playing the Xbox.” “Stop kicking the fridge.” “You need to redo your homework assignment because you rushed through it.” “Can’t you just sit still?” Children with ADHD receive frequent negative messages like these from their parents, teachers, coaches, other…

All Things ADHD Podcast: Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome Featuring Stephen Becker, PhD, and Joseph Fredrick, PhD   What is cognitive disengagement syndrome, formerly known as sluggish cognitive tempo? How does being “internally distracted” affect a person’s daily life and activities? How is CDS identified in children and adolescents, and can it be treated? Stephen Becker, PhD,…

Question: We have worked closely with my son’s doctor and have a treatment plan that is benefitting him. We’re happy with how he is doing. But I have had several people suggest we discontinue the medication he has been prescribed and instead use different approaches, including herbal supplements, fish oil, neurofeedback, and mineral supplements. What…

You booked the flights months in advance, and now your long-awaited family vacation is coming up very soon. While thoughts of fun, visiting new cities, and less stress are on your mind, don’t forget to plan ahead if your child takes medication as part of their ADHD treatment plan. Even short trips to nearby states…