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Quick Facts: School and Home Communication Plan
…appeal when you ask for the information. Parents and children are guaranteed certain rights under federal and state laws. Check with the school or your local CHADD support group to…
ViewNew Survey Reveals Disparities as Diagnoses Rise
…professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral health at The Ohio State University, has been lead researcher on many ADHD studies. Increase in numbers may be a result of the pandemic…
ViewWhat Is ADHD? How It Affects Children and Adults
…important that the public and policymakers have an understanding of the disorder when addressing laws and policies regarding ADHD and its treatment. Dr. Max Wiznitzer is a pediatric neurologist at…
ViewThose Lovely ‘Mones: The Intersection of ADHD and Hormones
…Estrone is produced during menopause but is no substitute for the strength of estradiol. Women with ADHD reported more symptoms of perimenopause (hot flashes and menopause when cycles cease. Remember…
ViewBalancing Virtual and Classroom Learning: How to Keep Kids with ADHD On Track
…some mix of in-classroom instruction and virtual at-home learning. And therein lies the problem. It’s getting our kids with ADHD motivated and focused for the at-home portion that can cause…
ViewUnderstanding Emotional Development
Strategies Parents Can Use from Toddlerhood through Adolescence Emotions PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH INVALUABLE INFORMATION about themselves, their environment, and their relationship with others in their environment. Developing the ability to…
ViewTailored for Young Learners
…Motivation, Awareness, Resilience, Talents, Success). Fostering metacognitive awareness SMARTS Elementary comprises thirty lessons, all designed to teach, foster, and celebrate the use of executive function strategies in ways that lead…
ViewAbout ADHD – Overview
…use those terms to designate the old subtypes; others use ADD just as a shorter way to refer to any presentation. Severity of symptoms As ADHD symptoms affect each person…
ViewTailored for Young Learners: SMARTS Elementary
…(SMARTS = Strategies, Motivation, Awareness, Resilience, Talents, Success). Fostering metacognitive awareness SMARTS Elementary comprises thirty lessons, all designed to teach, foster, and celebrate the use of executive function strategies in…
ViewFirst Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask: Be a Better Parent by Caring for Yourself
…You exaggerate the frequency of problems and use negative global labels like “always” or “never.” WHAT TO DO? Use time-limited words like “this time” or “today.” 3) MENTAL FILTERS: You…
ViewPrinciples for Parenting a Girl with ADHD
…needs or instances of abuse. In some cases trauma and abuse can lead to patterns of behavior resembling ADHD. On the other hand, an insecure attachment between parent and baby…
ViewB4LLIN 4 CHADD: Basketball Player Is Raising Funds to Support CHADD
…made sense. He was diagnosed with ADHD and found the information and support he needed. Now a Portland State University Vikings basketball player, Munson is using his position to encourage…
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