Webinar: Overview of Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Ask the Expert Symptoms 101: An Overview of Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Wednesday, May 24 | 3 PM, EDT Featuring Janina Elbert Maschk Janina Elbert Maschke, PhD, will explore the symptoms of ADHD during this webinar and how they manifest in individuals across the lifespan. A clinical psychologist and ADHD coach, she will discuss…
Read MoreTelemedicine Changes for ADHD Following End of Health Emergency
The COVID-19 public health emergency declaration comes to a close on May 11. This means that many people who are receiving healthcare by telemedicine, including care for ADHD and co-occurring conditions, will need to work with their providers to navigate any changes to appointments or how their prescriptions are filled. It will also put back…
Read MorePodcast: Sección 504 y IEP: Cómo preparar a sus hijos con TDAH para su éxito escolar
All Things ADHD Podcast Sección 504 y IEP: Cómo preparar a sus hijos con TDAH para su éxito escolar Con Tamara Schlez, BA Los niños con TDAH necesitan acomodaciones personalizadas para sus necesidades específicas para tener la mejor experiencia de aprendizaje durante su vida escolar. En este episodio, Tamara Schlez, BA, entrenadora de TDAH y…
Read MoreCHADD’s NRC Library Shines During National Library Week
National Library Week, April 23-29, offers the opportunity to highlight the importance of libraries in our communities. Libraries provide resources along with community connections. They bring information from across the globe to every person who uses their services. CHADD’s own National Resource Center Library provides a wealth of resources, comprising physical and electronic books and…
Read MoreMost High Schools Report No Problems with Medication Diversion
Study shows only a small number of schools and students report higher-than-expected misuse of medications Major news outlets recently carried stories on a University of Michigan ADHD study, frequently referring to the study’s findings as “a wake-up call” regarding stimulant medications in their headlines. Two of CHADD’s experts reviewed the study and urge parents and…
Read MoreCoping with Change
Featuring Brittany Brousseau ADHD and executive function impairments can make it difficult to deal with life transitions. What helps people with ADHD process and embrace changing circumstances, and how can an ADHD coach assist them? Brittany Brousseau, an ADHD life coach, offers insights into ADHD coaching, what to look for when choosing…
Read MoreDoes Sugar Make My Child More Hyperactive?
CHADD’s health information specialist team members answer questions about ADHD, evidence-based approaches to treatment, and finding a healthcare specialist. You can contact an ADHD information specialist at 1-866-200-8098, Monday through Friday from 1-5 PM ET, or send an email to Customer_Service@CHADD.org, re: HIS Question. Question: My daughter is ten and has ADHD. I’ve heard some…
Read MoreManaging ADHD Can Begin with Stress Awareness
April is National Stress Awareness Month—though the majority of individuals and families affected by ADHD are likely to tell you that every month can be stress awareness month. Stress—a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation—is something that we all experience, but we don’t all experience it in the same way…
Read MoreHow to Get Along with Everyone
How to Get Along with Everyone Featuring Caroline Maguire, MEd Social struggles are common when someone has ADHD, regardless of their age. Friendly chit-chat and banter do not come naturally for many people who have ADHD. Forcing conversations with coworkers, school peers, neighbors, and community members can leave them feeling awkward, rejected, and exhausted. What’s…
Read MoreWhen Smart Children, Teens, and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Have ADHD
Ask the Expert: When Smart Children, Teens, and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Have ADHD Featuring Thomas E. Brown, PhD Download the webinar handouts. More than half of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder also have ADHD. Yet often their ADHD is overlooked and not adequately treated, because many clinicians and educators recognize…
Read MoreGetting Lost in Life’s Transitions
Getting Lost in Life’s Transitions: Under-Recognized ADHD in Marginalized Communities Featuring Napoleon Higgins, MD ADHD occurs across the lifespan, affecting individuals and outcomes. This talk focuses on how marginalized communities are affected by undertreated ADHD. Dr. Napoleon Higgins, speaking during #ADHD2022, looks at the issue of bias in clinicians and educators and discusses how…
Read MoreWatch Now: Five Keys to Developing Executive Function Skills
Ask the Expert Highlight: Five Keys to Developing Executive Function Skills at School and at Home Featuring Julie Principe Educator Julie Principe shares five keys to developing executive function skills that build on strengths and support growth in independence at school and at home: know your strengths, co-regulation, (emotional regulation, environment, and physical regulation. Ms.…
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