Women can have ADHD. But continuing misinformation and myths about the disorder often prevent women and girls from receiving timely diagnoses that would help improve their lives. Boys are still…

…cause long-term harm and underscores the importance of access to evidence-based treatment. Overdiagnosis narrative. The MAHA report promotes the misleading idea that ADHD is broadly over diagnosed and suggests that…

…part of over 700 research publications on ADHD, according to a simple recent search on PubMed. Behind each of those publications is a vast network of committed professionals that he…

…psychologist who specializes in the treatment of ADHD and is a member of CHADD’s professional advisory board. “In general, there’s a lot of stigma about mental health diagnoses,” he says….

…harm and underscores the importance of access to evidence-based treatment. Overdiagnosis narrative. The MAHA report promotes the misleading idea that ADHD is broadly over diagnosed and suggests that family structure…

…same as the prevalence in men. Girls are diagnosed with ADHD at just under half the rate at which boys are diagnosed. This difference in diagnosis rate is made up…

…healthcare system, among others. During Black History Month, CHADD―the leading resource for children and adults with ADHD, their families, educators, and healthcare professionals―is sharpening its focus on the African American…

…families. Tyler Sasser, PhD, and his colleagues at Seattle Children’s Hospital exemplify such a group of professionals. Under Dr. Sasser’s direction, they are piloting a promising online model that provides…

…plan to address ADHD symptoms. They can also choose to work with a variety of professionals, including an ADHD specialist, a mental health professional, an organizing professional, or an ADHD…

…the course of development, the child is a growing part of those negotiations. Many scientists and child professionals consider such authoritative parenting to represent the ideal, in that its blend…

…since it was highlighted as a promising practice in 2013 and 2019. Interest in the program among both parents and professionals has increased as well. Known as LearningWorks for Kids…

…the United Kingdom’s Access to Work program, while Australian researchers discussed national funding efforts to support neurodivergent workers. As more adults receive ADHD diagnoses later in life, workplace accommodations and…