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Attention Magazine February 2026

Focusmate: A Simple, Yet Ingenious Tool

Mark Katz, PhD

PROMISING PRACTICES




Stop Taking Things Personally

Caroline Maguire, MEd, ACCG, PCC

CONNECTION MATTERS




ADHD and Co-Occurring Medical Conditions

Yuanyuan Jiang, PhD, CPsych

RESEARCH BRIEFS




Between the Sessions: The Power of Showing Up

Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS

“Community is already waiting,” writes CHADD’s incoming president, reflecting on the experience of attending ADHD2025.




Recognizing Accomplishment, Celebrating the Future: The 2025 CHADD Awards

Meet the honorees recognized during ADHD2025 for their contributions to the ADHD community.




Remembering Thomas E. Brown, PhD

Russell A. Barkley, PhD; Kathleen G. Nadeau, PhD; Mary V. Solanto, PhD

Attention celebrates the life of a dedicated researcher, psychologist, colleague, author, ADHD advocate—and friend.




Peer Problems: How to Help Your Child with ADHD

Amori Yee Mikami, PhD

Some children need more intensive friendship coaching to improve their social skills.




ADHD and Incentives: Practical Guidance for Tutors, Coaches, and Parents

Erik Dutilly, PhD

Tutors, coaches, and parents can gain practical guidance on rewards that are developmentally aligned, effective, and sustainable.




Breaking the Cycle: My Journey from Bullying to Emotional Regulation

Brooke Schnittman, MA, PCC, BCC

Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, it wasn’t just the challenges of focus or impulsivity; it was the overwhelming emotional weight of being excluded, misunderstood, and repeatedly bullied.




“I’ll Be Happy When…”: How ADHD and the ‘Rat Race’ Keep Us Future-Focused and Miserable

Katherine Sanders, PhD, PCC

Did you know that rest is neurologically necessary? Your brain needs downtime to consolidate information and restore executive function.




Striving for Resilience in a Long-Term Romantic Relationship

David Palmiter, PhD, ABPP

A psychologist describes eight practices that promote an enduring bond—especially for couples where one person is neurodivergent while the other is neurotypical.