The tradition of honoring outstanding service and dedication to the ADHD community continued during the Annual International Conference on ADHD in Dallas, Texas, in November 2022. During this first-ever hybrid event, CHADD presented two outstanding teachers with the 2022 Educator of the Year award. Congratulations to both of these deserving educators, along with CHADD’s deep…

ADHD symptoms can profoundly affect intimate relationships such as dating and marriage. But even though ADHD is present, it doesn’t mean that the person with ADHD is the sole cause of the problems. Transforming a relationship starts with both partners understanding the role that ADHD plays and the importance of non-defensive listening, says Melissa Orlov,…

Thirty years ago, just after being diagnosed with ADD at age twenty-one, I stood in the doorway of my dorm at Landmark College saying goodbye to my mother. I was terrified. I had come very close to failing out of Ohio State and knew that if this didn’t work, I would probably never finish college.…

The school year comes to a close and you want to make sure your child with ADHD has an opportunity this summer to grow, have fun, and develop some important coping skills. If only there was a way to meet all of those needs, especially since many of these children tend to be anxious, struggle…

It’s Never About Me: Strategies to Meet the Hidden Needs of Siblings of Kids with ADHD   The shock and disbelief when our pediatrician told us that our eight-year-old child had ADHD has been etched in my mind for over eighteen years. Mostly, my view of ADHD, gleaned from the three related paragraphs in my…

What is the experience of hyperfocus among college students with ADHD, and how is it different from the experience of flow? Hyperfocus is an experience that involves intense concentration on a task of interest, leading to less attention to activities outside of the task at hand. Such experiences have been described as similar to experiences…

Five Ways to Double-Check Thoughts or Feelings Before Jumping to Conclusions “They’re only coming over because they feel like they have to. They don’t really want to be my friend.”“She doesn’t really care about what I’m saying. She’s just being nice.” “I know they’re talking about me. I can’t trust them.” “He didn’t take my…

“A bout of exercise is like taking a little bit of Prozac and a little bit of Ritalin.” —John Ratey, MD Experts say that regular exercise can significantly improve the lives of individuals affected by ADHD, including school-age children. As a result, many schools across the United States are incorporating exercise into a typical school…

Napoleon Higgins, MD, interviewed by Melvin Bogard, MA Historically, suicide rates have been higher among whites than any other racial group. Recent studies confirm this but show the growing rate among Black youth, which now surpasses that of their white counterparts. Despite making up approximately 13% of the population, Black youth make up 37% of…

Brandi Walker, PhD, interviewed by Melvin Bogard, MA The Black community continues to have difficulty discussing and acknowledging ADHD and other mental health issues. On the flip side, it’s being reported that Black children are being overdiagnosed and underdiagnosed with ADHD, due to implicit racial bias and cultural incompetence among professionals. So, how do we…