…that investigated the outcomes of school-based programs for youth with ADHD. What are researchers learning about such interventions? The first study examined an intervention delivered by mental health professionals to…

…playing a critical role in discontinuation of ADHD treatment is the onset of comorbid psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Unfortunately, even mental health professionals and health professionals…

…was diagnosed with ADHD. For several years she served as the chapter’s marketing volunteer, helping to promote its events and doing community outreach. In 2017, she was diagnosed with ADHD…

…often misdiagnosed. Sometimes people think ADHD is overdiagnosed because diagnoses have increased over time. It could be true that some diagnosed people do not really have ADHD. There are college…

…to thirteen years to the lifespan of children and adults diagnosed with ADHD. This is the implication of a cutting-edge research study conducted by Russell A. Barkley, PhD, who evaluated…

…the challenges we’d faced together. Many professionals over the years did not pick up on his ADHD, so we (mostly I) kept searching. Journey to diagnosis One evening over dinner,…

…medical professionals, not other professionals. An accurate ADHD diagnosis is needed, including an evaluation for other possible diagnoses, before medication is prescribed. Each family must consider the benefits and drawbacks…

…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 in how to treat ADHD….

…adults with ADHD and their partners, parents and caregivers of children with ADHD, educators and school professionals, coaches and professional organizers, ADHD advocates, and clinicians and therapists who diagnose and…

…school-related EF issues. Some mental health professionals can also help with practical skills. If you know that you have ADHD, but have not sought treatment, then you may well find…

…strategies to manage symptoms, enhance their quality of life, and prepare for the unique challenges at different life stages. Present with CHADD We are seeking professionals passionate about supporting individuals…

…It’s very possible that common experiences among parents could guide providers in discerning whether a child is facing run-of-the-mill diagnoses or whether they’re treating a very complex child who needs…