…diagnose and treat ADHD in adults. The absence of clinical practice guidelines for adults has created a significant gap in mental healthcare across the country. Myth: People outgrow ADHD. Fact:…

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…of DCD is made after careful observation and evaluation, often by an occupational therapist in the school system. Many doctors are not able to diagnose it in their offices and…

…If you’re unsure, first differentiate between tutoring and coaching as activities, and then identify the professionals who offer these services. View Article How to Write a Teacher Letter By Jeffry…

…is expected to rise. Approximately 6.4 million US children ages 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, an increase of 42 percent in the past eight years. ADHD can cause significant…

…other treatments.   Coaching professionals Coaching can be offered by a variety of professionals in the mental health and education field, including the following: licensed mental health professionals with an…

…and find someone, even if you can’t find someone Black.   What advice do you have for Black adults who are newly diagnosed? For those who are newly diagnosed: education,…

…professionals who listen to their patients’ concerns and include family members in treatment coordination; who take the time to educate patients, parents, and extended family members about ADHD; and who…

…that the videos posted by healthcare practitioners were better quality and contained more useful information. ADHD professionals like Dr. Yeung worry about the large number of videos that contain misinformation,…

…to self-diagnose ADHD or any other condition is not recommended by professionals. Becoming an educated self-advocate is important, however, when seeking any evaluation and then working with a professional to…

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…Nightly News. A passionate advocate for justice-involved individuals with ADHD, she specializes in the underdiagnosis of girls and women with ADHD and the intersection of ADHD and addiction. Diagnosed with…