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The Quest for Clinical Practice Guidelines for ADHD in Adults
…(American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics), similar guidance for adults with ADHD remains conspicuously absent. The surge in adults…
ViewPrivate: NRC Toolkit 5
…Emerging Adult This toolkit provides resources for parents who are supporting their emerging adults with ADHD towards independence. Visit the NRC on Social Media The information provided by CHADD’s National…
ViewAwareness Month
…of ADHD among the US adult population is 4.4%, equating to 11 million people. Many adults remain undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed by their healthcare providers. Surprisingly, 75% of adults with…
ViewParents of Very Complex Kids
Underestimated, Undervalued, and Underutilized Complex kids are children, teens, or young adults who struggle with some aspects of life, learning, or both. They may not have a diagnosis at all;…
ViewUnderstanding and Supporting Your Emerging Adult
ADHD NEWSSTAND FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS Understanding and Supporting Your Emerging Adult by Michael Reiter Attention Magazine April 2018 Download PDF UNDERSTANDING OUR EMERGING ADULTS is an essential step to…
ViewTrends in Stimulant Prescription Fills Among Commercially Insured Children and Adults
…in adults and increases in prescription stimulant fills raise questions about current adult ADHD care. Development of clinical recommendations for diagnosing and managing adult ADHD could help guide safe and…
ViewTelehealth in ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
…Scientific Coordinator of the Adult ADHD Research Program of the Clinical and Research Program in Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Adult ADHD at Massachusetts General Hospital. His research strives to improve the…
ViewProfessional Advisory Board
…over fifty studies related to ADHD in adults. He is co-author of FASTMINDS: How To Thrive If You Have ADHD (or think you might) and editor of ADHD in adults:…
ViewADHD, Self-Harm, and Suicide
…and young adulthood. In particular, self-harm and suicide are public health concerns that affect adolescents and young adults disproportionately, with suicide rates quickly rising. Recent data from the World Health…
ViewHow ADHD Sometimes Gets Worse
…expected, despite a variety of repeated efforts by the adult to encourage appropriate behavior. Such frustration is often intensified as the adult witnesses the child showing strong ability to focus…
View19 Tips for Finding Low-Cost ADHD Treatment
…toolkit at AAP.org. You can also download the Vanderbilt Rating Scales from other websites. Doctors for adults vary greatly in using assessment tools for ADHD. For an adult ADHD assessment,…
ViewFearless Advocacy: Pro Tips for School Team Meetings
…responses when you’re calm enough to think. Labels and diagnoses are different. Professionals use diagnoses (e.g. dyslexia) to communicate about the child’s difficulties and suggest interventions. Labels (such as lazy,…
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