When you have a young child with ADHD, it can be difficult to find the resources and professional support you need to help your child while supporting positive growth and development. The National Council for Behavioral Health is hosting a free three-part webinar series on evidence-based and evidence informed parent training in behavior therapy for…

Often, the first suggestion parents receive after their child is diagnosed with ADHD is to find or designate a place to keep medical and educational records. Adults with a diagnosis of ADHD also need to keep an ongoing file concerning their treatment plans. Having records on hand can be useful in many ways when helping…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

You’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But did you know that it directly impacts your ability to maintain attention during the morning? Stimulant medications can suppress appetite for many people. With children, especially, this can make it hard to be sure they are getting enough nutrients and calories. There…

It’s one month until this year’s tax deadline. Are you ready? For many people affected by ADHD, managing the tax deadline and the challenges presented by ADHD symptoms can make this a crunch time. Difficulties with organization can mean that important papers are not in one place or easily gathered. Executive function challenges with time…

How we measure success varies by person, but some things are valued by the majority of people: achieving our goals in life, having healthy relationships, and doing well in a career we enjoy. For adults affected by ADHD, these benchmarks can sometimes seem hard to achieve if symptoms derail our best efforts. The first step…