Some parents worry that their children may be more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol if they take stimulant medications for their ADHD. A clinical report by the

Q: The recent CDC Vital Signs report that I have been reading about says young children should have behavior therapy before beginning medication for ADHD. But if medication has been shown to be effective for ADHD, why should we bother with behavior therapy for my son? Why not start him on medication while he’s in…

About one out of four children in foster care systems have been diagnosed with ADHD, compared to about one out of 14 children not in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid, according to a recent study by Melissa Danielson, MSPH, a statistician with the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. According to Ms.…

When you’re a mom with ADHD, the challenges of parenting a child with ADHD can multiply. It can seem like the deck is stacked against you some days. Women tend to be diagnosed later in life than men. Girls frequently have the inattentive presentation of ADHD and frequently don’t get diagnosed until adulthood, unlike boys…

High school and college graduation caps have flown in the air, and your young adult is looking forward to the next phase of life. Or perhaps your young adult is unsure what to do next, and you are looking for a way to help. Wes Crenshaw, PhD, works with teens and young adults affected by…

No more school, no more books! You and your child might be looking at the coming summer vacation as a break from the structure and routine of the school year, but are you ready for summer activities and family outings? Medication Holiday? You, like many parents, may be considering a medication holiday for your child.…

Question: I’m raising my nephew, who is in middle school. He has been diagnosed with ADHD and PTSD. Can you tell me more about how ADHD and PTSD can occur together? — Auntie in Texas Answer: Your question is a timely one; June is PTSD Awareness month. Post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, can develop in children…

In just a few days from now, your child will be headed off to overnight summer camp. It’s an exciting experience, along with an opportunity to practice social skills and meet new friends. Whether your child is going to a scout camp, one sponsored by your family’s faith tradition, an art and enrichment camp, or…

Research published in the medical journal Pediatrics shows ADHD and autism may be co-occurring more often than previously thought. The study authors concluded that a “sizable minority” of children affected by ADHD also display symptoms or traits of autism spectrum disorder. This finding suggests autism spectrum traits are also connected to a greater impairment in interpersonal…

Has recent news coverage on ADHD made you start questioning the treatment plans you have for you or your child? Don’t let these headlines make you second guess the thoughtful choices you made with your healthcare provider for the treatment of ADHD. “There’s an increasing number of articles about ADHD and I think it’s important…