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COVID-19, ADHD, and Depression
During ADHD Awareness Month in October, CHADD shines a spotlight on the heightened impact of the pandemic on children and adults with ADHD. A report published by The Journal of the American Medical Association in September found that symptoms of depression have become three times more prevalent in the United States since the COVID-19…
Read MoreCHADD’s Adult Training Program Releases Its Second Course
by Joyice Robinson CHADD launched the Adult to Adult training program this summer with its first course, ADHD & Adults. This fall, A2A releases its second course: Independent Adult Living—training for young adults with ADHD who are transitioning to independent adulthood or who have recently established themselves as independent adults. These self-paced courses give…
Read MoreBalancing Your Job and Your Child’s Educational Needs
What is your family navigating this fall—remote learning, hybrid school schedules, working from home, or a return to your workplace? If ADHD is also in the mix, you’ll need to create structure to handle all the competing demands. by Carey A. Heller, PsyD We’ve now entered the fall of the COVID-19 pandemic, following…
Read MoreBenefits of Attending a Virtual Conference
Look on the bright side: You can attend this year’s ADHD conference from a treadmill, desk bike, mountain top, or any other location—stationary or moving—as desired. by Carey Heller, PsyD Do you—or does someone you know—have trouble sitting still, focusing, and tolerating being in front of a computer for an extended period of…
Read MoreADHD and Voting in the November Election
Six Steps to Successfully Vote by Mail Guest blog by Debbie Tracht, MA, ACAC Last Tuesday, August 11, was Primary Election Day in my state of Vermont. As I hand-delivered my mail-in ballot, an alarm went off in my head. November’s presidential election is not going to be ADHD-friendly. It may involve requesting…
Read MorePat Hudak of NoVa/DC CHADD Is CHADD’s New President
Patricia M. Hudak, PCC, BCC, the former chair of the CHADD Northern Virginia and DC (NoVA/DC) chapter of CHADD, was installed as president during CHADD’s annual board of directors meeting in June. CHADD is the nation’s largest organization for individuals and families affected by ADHD. It has 107 local groups throughout the United States and…
Read MoreBetter Self-Care in the Age of COVID
Are you—and members of your family—overwhelmed, burnt out, tired of this pandemic? For people of all ages, the key to improving life in the now normal is to find some inner calm and spaciousness and hang out there for a bit. by Sharon Saline, PsyD Summer is supposed to be fun and carefree,…
Read MoreCHADD Introduces Its Adult Training Program on ADHD
by Joyice Robinson CHADD is proud to introduce Adult to Adult (A2A), its newest ADHD education and training program. The newly established program is modeled after CHADD’s exclusive Parent to Parent: Family Training on ADHD. During the self-paced A2A training, adults will have access to best practices, strategies, and research-based information on adult ADHD.…
Read MoreTelehealth for Teens and Young Adults with ADHD
Daily life during this pandemic continues to be unsettled and disrupted. Here are some suggestions if you find it affecting the emotional well-being of family members in this age group. by Carey A. Heller, PsyD How is your teen or young adult with ADHD doing? Does she feel anxious about the uncertainties due…
Read MoreNavigating a Summer at Home
How do you structure an alternative summer with activities your child or teen (and you) can enjoy? These strategies offer the added benefit of helping to improve their executive function skills. By Carey A. Heller, PsyD My previous post shared some ideas for developing a summer plan as well as an example of…
Read MoreHow Do You Teach Online Etiquette?
Perhaps your child or teen with ADHD struggles socially, especially in the virtual world. These groundbreaking strategies can help you teach the critical skills they need. by Caroline Maguire, MEd, ACCG, PCC Each virtual environment, just like each real-world environment, has its own social norms and situational expectations. A joke told to a…
Read MoreYour Child’s Online Etiquette
Does your child with ADHD have trouble with socializing in the virtual world? Start a conversation using these five tips. by Caroline Maguire, MEd, ACCG, PCC Your daughter keeps asking irritating questions on Zoom. Your son is shouting, swearing, and belittling the other kids while playing online videogames. You hear your daughter’s friends…
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