Psychosocial treatment is a critical part of treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. The scientific literature, the National Institute of Mental Health and many professional organizations agree that behaviorally oriented psychosocial treatments—also called behavior therapy or behavior modification—and stimulant medication have a solid base of scientific evidence demonstrating their effectiveness. Behavior modification…

Collaboration between home and school is especially important for students with ADHD. Begin the school year by talking with your child’s teachers and other school staff to address any concerns. Starting the conversation early is better than waiting until there is a crisis. Share information from the previous school year during these conversations, along with…

I have ADHD. Should I go to college? If you’re thinking about going to college, know that you’re not alone: as many as 5 of every 100 students entering college have ADHD, and having ADHD doesn’t stop you from making college a success. But before beginning the application process, take some time to think about…

From Ask The Expert Webinar  How can I begin to give my high school student more responsibility? Take an assessment of the roles and responsibilities that your child is responsible for and what you as a parent handle. These responsibilities can include waking up in the morning, medication management, finances, laundry, appointment reminders, and more. …

Most college students will need financial assistance during their program of study. You should discuss any need for financial aid with the financial office of your prospect college or university. Parents of high school students attending private high schools should also discuss options with their student’s high schools for financial aid. Other Resources: College Funding…

Heading off to college and wondering how you’ll cope with your ADHD symptoms? First, know that you are not alone. Plenty of people who have ADHD or its symptoms have succeeded in college. That includes learning how to deal with issues of time management, emotional and social well-being, focusing in class, doing homework, and taking…

The good news is that more and more students with ADHD are attending college in record numbers. In fact, students with hidden disabilities like ADHD are the largest and fastest growing segment of the disabled population on college campuses across the country. For many students with ADHD, college might be a better match than high…

Appealing a School Decision There are times when a family and school staff do not agree on the services or accommodations a student with a disability needs at school. Federal law provides parents the right to appeal a decision by the school in both special education (IDEA) and Section 504 accommodations for eligible students with…

During the academic year, school-age kids spend at least six hours a day at school. Add in extracurricular activities beyond the regular school day, and those six hours can easily become eight or 10.  This means that kids spend 25% or more of their time with adults other than their parents—mostly teachers. As every parent…

Parents, schools, and teachers should work together to make sure that children learn all they can. Communication and collaboration between home and school is very important when a child needs extra help at school.  The National Resource Center on ADHD suggests that parents who think their child might require services or accommodations do the following:…