CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is pleased to announce the 2016 Young Scientist Research Awards, a program to recognize young researchers making contributions to the understanding of ADHD. Two awards will each include an unrestricted cash prize of $1,000, recognition at CHADD’s 28th Annual International Conference in Costa Mesa, California; conference travel, registration,…

Many families look forward to a vacation or plan several smaller adventures closer to home during the summer. But when your child has ADHD, what can you do to help make the trip more enjoyable for your family? Making a plan before you travel can lead to a more enjoyable family trip. If you travel…

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.…

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…