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When Emotions Overwhelm You
…a person with ADHD or executive function challenges. Although emotional regulation is not mentioned as criteria for ADHD in the DSM-5, prominent professionals in the field are very aware of…
ViewCBD Oil for ADHD: What the Research Says
…while some people are using it and have shared their results publicly, researchers and medical professionals have not found evidence that it is an effective treatment for ADHD. The research…
ViewADHD in Adults at Midlife
…distresses me so much is that there’s very, very little training of professionals, mental health professionals, whether it’s psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, you name it, we get little to no training…
ViewLatino Culture and ADHD Treatment
Cultural norms and barriers to healthcare in Latino communities can affect the perception of ADHD symptoms in children.Dr. Lauren Haack discusses common symptoms and insight important cultural considerations professionals need…
ViewMaking a PCS Move When Your Child Has ADHD
…or country, a new home, and new schools for your children. For families affected by ADHD, a PCS includes finding new medical professionals and transferring or reapplying for academic accommodations….
ViewWhat I Learned from Interviewing 24 Men with Inattentive ADHD
…a mission that children with inattentive ADHD are diagnosed by age eight and adults with inattentive ADHD are readily and correctly diagnosed when they seek help. The website is www.iadhd.org….
ViewPutting the Skids on Summer Slide
…Resources box at the end of this article). Educational therapy Educational therapists are professionals trained to tailor instruction individually to meet a child’s needs. Educational therapists are different from tutors….
ViewWhy I Volunteer
I joined CHADD because I was struggling. My son, who’d been overwhelmed with sensory and developmental challenges since birth, had just been diagnosed with ADHD. Unbeknownst to me at the…
ViewProfessional Advisory Board
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Craig Bruce Hackett Surman, MD, Co-chair Dr. Surman is an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is the scientific coordinator of the Adult ADHD…
ViewNew Research: Pain Reliever Is Not the Cause of ADHD
…play a role in the prenatal development of ADHD or autism spectrum disorder. Since then, medical professionals have urged caution for women who take the medication during pregnancy but have…
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