CHADD president Jeremy Didier and board member Max Wiznitzer presented the 2024 CHADD Awards during the Annual International Conference on ADHD held in Anaheim, California, from November 14–16. Lifetime Achievement CHADD’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes those who have a depth of knowledge of ADHD and who strive to raise the standards of how ADHD is…

Living with ADHD presents unique challenges, from staying organized and managing time effectively to ensuring our communication is logical and focused. As artificial intelligence tools continue to evolve, they offer powerful ways to streamline these tasks, reducing overwhelm and cognitive load. AI is uniquely suited to address ADHD’s challenges by offering structure, focus, and personalized…

Sometimes the hardest things about having ADHD aren’t the ADHD symptoms themselves. Most people can name the cardinal symptoms of ADHD—inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. For individuals with ADHD, these symptoms are frequent and interfere with school, work, and relationships. Yet for many people with ADHD, other challenges are equally bothersome, if not more so. Struggles…

Hyperactivity, characterized by excessive uncontrolled movements, is a well-recognized symptom in children, teens, and adults with ADHD. These individuals often engage in fidgeting—leg shaking, tapping fingers, or fiddling with things.For a long time, stopping the hyperactivity rather than finding ways to redirect it was a goal in treatment for ADHD. For some individuals, it remains…

About half of adults who have a current diagnosis of ADHD receive care through telehealth services, either through an individual provider or practice, or from a provider employed by an online mental health care company.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the findings of the first study of the prevalence of adult ADHD…

Children with ADHD and their parents are more likely to struggle with emotion regulation than those not affected by ADHD. Emotional dysregulation is associated with many negative psychological and physiological health implications. However, engaging in mindfulness, a purposeful and directed attention in the present moment in a nonjudgmental manner, can encourage improved self-control and family…

Ever since her diagnosis in 2014 at age twenty-nine, Margaux Joffe has worked to educate and empower other women who experience ADHD. She is now the driving force behind two empowering online resources: the Kaleidoscope Society and Minds of All Kinds. Joffe began her journey by interviewing women who were similarly diagnosed across the United…

In October, the CDC released new data showing that almost 15.5 million adults in the United States are living with ADHD. Over half of those individuals received their diagnosis in adulthood. For many, like myself, the diagnosis comes as a relief—a way to understand years of impulsivity, inattention, and struggles with daily life. I was…

As we approach the holiday season, everyone has a list of expectations about how it will go. “Last year was a disaster when Uncle Gil went on and on about the government.” “We’d better ask Aunt Fran not to share too much about her work. Everyone was embarrassed about how much she overshared.” “Make sure…

College is a time of exciting growth, discovery, and tremendous changes for young adults. It presents an opportunity for personal transformation, independence, and engagement with a diverse community, while also broadening and deepening knowledge in ways that can shape a future career. It is also a time of new demands, adjustments, and increased academic rigor.…

Mind maps, also known as “concept maps,” are visual diagrams that organize information to identify and clarify connections between concepts (Beck, 2022). They can be used for many reasons, including organizing one’s thoughts, breaking down tasks into smaller steps, setting and prioritizing goals, and using “self-talk” through drawing. You may have made one at some…

Technology has become integral to our daily lives, transforming how we communicate, learn, and entertain ourselves. While there are valid concerns about the overuse of technology, including disrupted sleep patterns and heightened stress levels, it also holds significant benefits for neurodiverse children. Neurodiverse children, including those with ADHD or autism, can leverage technology in ways…