Youth with ADHD often have more stress than their peers without ADHD due to the symptoms they live with. Disruptions in daily routines can add to stress as well. Stress is an emotional response to difficult circumstances. It can cause both psychological (anxiety and depression) as well as physical (headaches, stomach aches) symptoms. Added stress…

This toolkit for parents provides strategies to help with school success.  It includes resources tailored to ADHD struggles, such as how to create routines, how to set up a homework station, and how to structure home-school communication. Additional resources include customizable charts, a sample letter requesting special education services, an information card for teachers on…

Teens with ADHD experience executive functioning challenges and require more support and monitoring from parents than teens without ADHD.  This infographic provides tips on parenting in areas that may be unique to adolescents.   For additional reading: Parenting Teens with ADHD fact sheet

What are the early signs that your preschooler should be screened for ADHD? Here are some behaviors parents ought to watch out for.

Being anxious is part of a healthy childhood and can keep children safe. But when anxiety happens a lot and gets in the way of everyday life, it could mean a child has an anxiety disorder. These quick facts will help you:   Learn how to spot the symptoms of an anxiety disorder in your child with ADHD  Know what to do if you think your child with ADHD may have an anxiety disorder  Learn how your…

It is normal for children to switch from feeling happy to sad. But for some children, changes in mood can be severe and persistent. Bipolar disorder causes extreme changes in energy, activity level, and concentration. These quick facts will help you:  Spot the symptoms of bipolar disorder in your child with ADHD  Know what to do if you feel your child with ADHD may have bipolar disorder  Learn how your child’s doctor will diagnose and treat both bipolar…

Children may sometimes feel sad or down, but if these feelings become too strong and start to affect their daily life, they might be diagnosed with a depressive disorder. This quick fact will help you:   Recognize the symptoms of depression in your child with ADHD Know what to do if you suspect your child with ADHD may have depressive disorder …

It’s normal when a child acts angry or is defiant from time to time. However, if these behaviors happen all the time or are severe, it could be a sign of disruptive behavior disorder. This quick fact will help you:  Recognize symptoms of disruptive behavior disorder in your child with ADHD  Know what to do if you think your child may have disruptive…

Los elogios son una herramienta eficaz para motivar a los niños, adolescentes y adultos, especialmente a las personas con TDAH y discapacidades de aprendizaje. No se usa lo suficiente en el hogar o en nuestro sistema educativo, además, la investigación muestra que los elogios no se usan a menudo en las aulas de educación especial.…