Introducing Pocket MD
Training and Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals In order to provide quality care for their patients with ADHD, healthcare professionals need the best information available. Finding reliable, trustworthy, up-to-date content on ADHD can be a challenge—even for treatment professionals. Pocket MD is a new, podcast-based course provided by CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD…
Read MoreThe Attention “Deficit” Myth
No doubt you’ve heard someone say, “My son can’t possibly have ADHD—he can play video games for hours straight!” The myth that having ADHD means a child cannot focus on anything remains one of the most persistent. In fact, children with ADHD are often able to focus on activities that are of interest to them…
Read MoreADHD and the Myth of the Bad Parent
One of the most pernicious myths about ADHD is that it is caused by “bad parenting.” A mountain of science proves that this is just plain wrong. It’s long past time to do away with this harmful misconception once and for all. Parents of children with ADHD are often blamed, shamed, and stigmatized. Friends, family…
Read MoreLEAP: Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle
Leading experts on ADHD find specific parent behavior management training approaches to be effective in helping children with ADHD improve their behavior. They find that aerobic exercise helps these children as well. If we bundled these interventions together, would it result in even greater improvement? That’s the question explored by psychologist Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez, pediatrician…
Read MoreIs ADHD Related to Creativity?
This research update focuses on a common question: is there a link between ADHD and creativity? The first study reviewed research with both children and adults on this topic, and the second paper included two studies that examined whether motivation helps to explain the link between creativity and ADHD in adults. The findings show that…
Read MoreBomb-Proof Your Jokes
Humor can be tricky. With ADHD, it can be even trickier. If your joke won’t land or you can’t hit the punch line, the awkward silence that follows can be deafening. Jokes change depending on the group, the situation, and the people. Humor is largely about timing, intention, and reading the room. Is your joke…
Read MoreFriendship Problems? How Parents Can Help
“Your son is getting better at turning in his homework,” said Spencer’s fourth grade teacher. “However, the other students don’t want to sit at his table. I notice that at recess he is often alone, and I worry about him socially.” Spencer’s parents reflect on this statement. Indeed, they have noticed that invitations to birthday…
Read MoreHow to Motivate and Engage Twice Exceptional Learners
On a regular day it can be difficult to capture a student’s attention and focus. Right now, when students may be virtual, hybrid, or in-person wearing a mask and maintaining social distance, it’s even harder. When we add giftedness and an ADHD diagnosis, well, teachers and parents who successfully motivate and engage these learners really…
Read MoreADHD + COVID-19 = ? What Families Are Telling Researchers
COVID-19 literally turned our lives upside down. Take me, for example: I have worked from home since March 2020. That’s nine months of not seeing colleagues and having to use all of my energy to regulate myself to get my work done at home and keep up with online meetings, all while trying to balance…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Differentiating Between Autism and ADHD
There is often CONFUSION AND DEBATE regarding the distinction between ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This article begins with a description and elaboration of their similarities and differences. Then we’ll examine the impact of these two disorders in a four-year-old boy who has this dual diagnosis within a typical classroom, before closing with a discussion…
Read MoreCHADD Honors Exceptional Contributions to the ADHD Community
Each year, CHADD presents a series of awards honoring outstanding service and dedication to those impacted by ADHD. For the year 2020, CHADD is pleased to honor four award recipients. “We celebrate the exceptional contributions all of our 2020 award recipients have made to the ADHD community,” said Robert Cattoi, Chief Executive Officer, CHADD. “Our honorees…
Read MoreImproving Quality of Care: mehealth for ADHD
Susan Buningh, MRE, interviews Tanya Froehlich, MD, MS, FAAP When you’re seeking diagnosis and treatment for ADHD, it’s important to have clear communication with all parties involved. Enter state-of-the-art software: mehealth for ADHD has been called a breakthrough assessment and treatment tool that will improve communication between physicians, parents, and teachers. How can this…
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