All colleges and universities, public and private, must provide equal access for students with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Publicly funded universities, community colleges, and vocational schools are covered under Title II of the ADA. Privately funded schools are covered under Title III of the ADA. If the school receives federal funding, they…

The first groups of children to receive a diagnosis of ADHD when it was first defined in 1968—then under the name hyperkinetic reaction of childhood—are now entering their fifties and sixties. Yet, how they will experience aging is not clear, because most of our knowledge about ADHD comes from research in children or young adults.…

Hosted by CHADD, ADDA, and ACO, the annual gathering of the ADHD community is a highlight for many, from the old-timers who love the “family reunion” to the folks who just got diagnosed the day before and are soaking it all in. We bring in the best speakers with the most up-to-date information on everything…

We all have an inner narrator. You know—the voice in your head, your version of Jiminy Cricket on your shoulder, your conscience, or even your inner wise warrior who helps you navigate life. The challenge for so many of us is that our inner voice is more like a perfectionistic drill sergeant than a voice…

Symptoms of inattentive ADHD can affect individuals throughout the lifespan, especially—but not exclusively—girls, women, people of color, and other traditionally underserved populations. The brainchild of Cynthia Hammer, MSW, the Inattentive ADHD Coalition strives to ensure that all children with this ADHD presentation are diagnosed by age eight—and that all adults with the presentation are readily and…

With immense enthusiasm and pride, CHADD announces that James Aluri, MD, MA, and Gabrielle Fabrikant-Abzug, MA, are the recipients of the 2024 Young Scientist Research Awards. Heading into its nineteenth year, the program continues to draw accomplished candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are working on critical research topics in ADHD. Along with their…

“They let me down, so I am just done with them,” a client tells me about a situation. As I listen to their story, what’s missing from this one statement is that the situation being described is complicated. What’s not being related about the situation are the layers of miscommunication and different perspectives and gray areas…

Ah! There’s nothing like awakening from a deep, restful sleep. We feel alert, motivated, and excited to face the day. Psychologist Roberto Olivardia has described sleep as defragmentation for the brain. Defragmentation is a process where a computer rearranges the data on the hard drive to make information easier to find. In short, it organizes…

While most of the available information about ADHD deals with how it affects children and teenagers, we know it is a lifelong condition. How does ADHD affect people who are age fifty and older? Why are diagnoses increasing in this age group? What special challenges do they face, and how can they improve their daily…

When my son was diagnosed with ADHD, it felt like I was navigating a maze without a map. In some ways, his diagnosis at the age of four brought a sense of relief. His struggles finally had a name. More than anything, his diagnosis led me to many more questions than answers. He was struggling.…

When girls with ADHD enter puberty, the changes they experience extend beyond the descriptions offered to them in health class. The fluctuations and physical changes brought on by hormones in adolescence can make managing ADHD symptoms difficult. These, in turn, affect executive functions like focus, motivation, impulsivity, and the ability to regulate emotions. Period-tracking smartphone…

Summer is often thought of as a more relaxed time of year, giving kids a break from school and the daily routines that can be stressful and sometimes unpleasant. If you’re parenting a child with ADHD, one of your biggest challenges may be helping your child to function successfully during the summer and not regress…