Telehealth Care for ADHD May Be at Risk
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…
Read MoreMindfulness Interventions and Families Affected by 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…
Read MoreKaleidoscope Society & Minds of All Kinds: Empowering Resources for Adults with ADHD
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…
Read MorePrescription in Peril: Navigating Adult ADHD, Stimulant Shortages, and the Telehealth Lifeline
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…
Read MoreHoliday Conversations: Ten Tips to Manage Your Emotions and Communicate Better
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…
Read MoreUnlocking Your Full Potential: Why and How College Students with ADHD Can Embrace Accommodations
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.…
Read MoreFrom Chaos to Clarity: Using Mind Maps to Navigate Adult ADHD
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…
Read MoreWhat’s Good About Technology for Neurodiverse Kids
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…
Read MoreBackpack Blues and Bugs: Scaffolding for Executive Function Delays
Having worked as an occupational therapist in schools for many years, I have seen the inside of way too many backpacks. Backpack management is an essential skill for all students and requires a level of executive function often delayed in students with ADHD. This delay can be as much as one-third the chronological age of…
Read MoreBuilding an Inclusive Future: CHADD’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
As an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with ADHD and their families, CHADD believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are essential to achieving our mission. At their core, DEIB initiatives are about expanding community and making it accessible to more people. At a time when feelings of isolation are at an…
Read MoreThe First ADHD Awareness Day
It all began twenty years ago with an unsolicited phone call. The national office of ADDA—the Attention Deficit Disorder Association—received a call from someone claiming to work for a senator who asked if there was something they could do to help promote awareness for adult ADHD. Although our secretary assumed it was a prank call,…
Read MoreDigital Media Use and ADHD Symptoms
With varying digital media outlets available—from social media and internet browsing to watching television—available at the palm of our hands, there has been growing concern over how this increased exposure may affect adolescents and children. Current research is investigating the association between ADHD symptoms and digital media usage in adolescents. Some studies suggest that ADHD…
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