Awards Presented at #ADHD2022

Each year, CHADD presents a series of awards honoring outstanding service and dedication to the ADHD community. In 2022, these awards were presented during the Annual International Conference on ADHD, co-hosted by CHADD, ADDA, and ACO. New this year was the Early Career Influencer Award, the first award presented jointly by all three organizations. Other…

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Sometimes Invisible

How to Spot ADHD without Hyperactivity

How to Spot ADHD without Hyperactivity Natalie was sitting in her classroom chair listening to her teacher, but then she started thinking about her upcoming playdate. Then she noticed that the girl in front of her had a label sticking out. Then she looked out the window to see a squirrel scurrying up a tree.…

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Think You Can Spot ADHD in Your Classroom?

A challenge for teachers (and parents): Test your knowledge of ADHD, and then read this article to learn which answers you got right.

Teachers (and parents): Test your knowledge of ADHD. Then read this article to learn which ones you got right. Medication for ADHD should be taken only as a last resort.   True      False Boys always have the hyperactive type of ADHD.   True      False We all have a bit of ADHD so it is not a serious problem.   True      False…

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