Telehealth Care for ADHD May Be at Risk

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…

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Mindfulness 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…

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From Chaos to Clarity: Using Mind Maps to Navigate Adult ADHD

From Chaos to Clarity

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…

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What’s Good About Technology for Neurodiverse Kids

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…

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Backpack 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…

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The First ADHD Awareness Day

The 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,…

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Digital Media Use and ADHD Symptoms

Digital 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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