ADHD, Self-Harm, and Suicide
Risk Factors and Recommendations for Parents by Jocelyn Meza HIGH LEVELS OF RISK-TAKING and sensation-seeking behaviors mark the critical periods of adolescence and young adulthood. In particular, self-harm and suicide are public health concerns that affect adolescents and young adults disproportionately, with suicide rates quickly rising. Recent data from the World Health Organization reveal that…
Read MoreDecisions, Dating, and Job Interviews
Ask the Adult ADHD Expert This is a really broad question, but how can I learn what my family calls “common sense” so that I don’t keep making decisions that get me into trouble? Let’s look first at your family’s concerns. “Common sense” is a pretty broad category. What issues has your family specifically mentioned…
Read MoreThe Co-Occurrence of Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders and ADHD
Webinar Guests: Barbara J. Coffey, MD, MS; Pamela Malley, CCC-SLP; Kathleen Giordano, BS; Erica Wodka, PhD, ABPP-CN] TOURETTE SYNDROME AND ADHD The Tourette Association of America partnered with CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD and brought together three experts for this Ask the Expert webinar. Barbara J. Coffey, MD, MS, is chief of the Tics…
Read MoreBrain Stuctures, Autism, and ADHD
THE LARGEST-EVER STUDY of structural brain differences among people with ADHD and a study of the relationship between ADHD and autism spectrum disorder share the spotlight in this research update. STRUCTURAL BRAIN DIFFERENCES What brain structures are different in people with ADHD? This study is the largest of its kind so far, focusing on brain…
Read MoreHelping Them Soar: WINGS for Kids
IMAGINE A SAFE PLACE to call home after school, a place where children in kindergarten through fifth grade can play games, have fun, make new friends, and learn social and emotional skills intended to last a lifetime. Now imagine this safe and fun place being reserved especially for low-income children who in most instances would…
Read MoreTeacher to Teacher: Supporting Students with ADHD
Designed By Teachers For Teachers by Trish White EXPERTS ESTIMATE THAT A TYPICAL CLASSROOM in the United States with thirty students will have three children with ADHD, and this number is expected to rise. Approximately 6.4 million US children ages 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, an increase of 42 percent in the past eight…
Read MoreHow to Use Homework Apps Effectively
APPS CAN HELP children and teens do many things today, from keeping better track of their homework to being more efficient and organized in completing tasks. While it is great to know about many of the apps that are available, the information rarely focuses on how to use specific apps effectively. This article will consider…
Read MoreThe Top Three Accommodations for Students with EF Problems
by Margaret Foster, MAEd, and Joyce Cooper-Kahn, PhD WHILE STUDENTS WITH EXECUTIVE FUNCTION WEAKNESSES have unique learning styles with varying levels of impact, there are three accommodations that are frequently recommended following formal evaluation. We believe these important accommodations deserve a brief explanation and some suggestions for how to implement them in a busy classroom.…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Child About Your Own ADHD
BEING AN ADULT WITH ADHD has its moments. Trying to manage the day-to-day happenings of life presents some interesting moments. If you have children, you can add another dimension to this already challenging experience. So how do you explain ADHD to your children–the ups/ downs, twists/turns of daily life? Based on my personal and professional…
Read MoreFailure to Launch: Addressing the Needs of Transition-Age Young Adults
DO YOU REMEMBER the first time you purchased a car or signed a lease and said, “Now I am an adult!”? Looking back on that event now, what knowledge or skills did you have that allowed you to be successful? What help or advice did you get from parents, friends, or mentors? Most likely, you…
Read MorePreparing for College Challenges [Webinar Guest: Oelking, Michelle]
Preparing for College Challenges Michele Oelking, MSW, ACC, PCC, serves as director of the Academic Success Center at Tulane University, an umbrella of academic support services for college students. As a professional certified coach with the International Coach Federation, she believes students achieve success through a comprehensive, individualized approach based on exploring beliefs, interests, values,…
Read MoreADHD, Pregnancy, and Prenatal Risk
Our research update in this issue focuses on the effects of ADHD symptoms during pregnancy and questions about prenatal risk factors for ADHD. ADHD & PREGNANCY How do maternal ADHD symptoms impact daily life functioning during pregnancy? A large body of research has linked pregnancy with symptoms of anxiety and depression, and has also demonstrated…
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