ADHD2024 Provides Trusted Information, Guidance and Support to the ADHD Community
The leading experts in ADHD will convene to share trusted information about the latest research, treatment options, and practical guidance with the ADHD community at the Annual International Conference on ADHD 2024, November 14 through 16, in Anaheim, California. This premier event is hosted by CHADD, Attention Deficit Disorder Association, and ADHD Coaches Organization, with…
Read MoreThe Attention “Deficit” Myth
NO DOUBT YOU’VE HEARD SOMEONE SAY, “My son can’t possibly have ADHD—he can play video games for hours straight!” The myth that having ADHD means a child cannot focus on anything remains one of the most persistent. In fact, children with ADHD are often able to focus on activities that are of interest to them…
Read MoreThe Myth of ADHD Overdiagnosis
ADHD is not overdiagnosed, but it may be 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 students who fake ADHD to get medications that help them study faster. There are people experiencing depression,…
Read MoreCHADD’s National Resource Center Awarded CDC Funding
CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD has just been awarded a five-year funding agreement from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention! The CDC’s selection of CHADD for this funding via competitive process shows our continued strength and reach within the ADHD community. This award will allow us to continue to provide support through…
Read MoreStudy Shows Increase in Childhood ADHD Diagnosis Numbers
In an average public-school classroom of 23 students, new research indicates at least two or three of those students will have ADHD. Researchers with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published a study based on 45,483 completed interviews with parents as part of the 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health. The results…
Read MoreUnmasking Diversity with Pride: CHADD’s Commitment to Inclusivity
As Pride Month unfolds, CHADD is all about celebrating the power of unmasking and embracing who you are. This month, we’re honoring the rich history, achievements, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community, and shining a light on the diverse identities within our neurodivergent community. Join us in celebrating the beauty of being your authentic self…
Read MoreCHADD Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B)
Drafted by the CHADD DEI&B Committee Approved by the CHADD Board of Directors on February 8, 2024 CHADD is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our employees, volunteers, and the community we serve. Our mission is rooted in educating and empowering individuals with ADHD and other neurodivergent traits. We firmly…
Read MoreDeclaración de CHADD sobre Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia
Declaración de CHADD sobre Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia Redactado por el Comité DEI&B de CHADD Aprobado por la Junta Directiva de CHADD el 8 de Febrero de 2024 CHADD está profundamente comprometida a fomentar un entorno diverso, equitativo e inclusivo para nuestros empleados, voluntarios y la comunidad a la que servimos. Nuestra misión se…
Read MoreBlack History Month 2024: Celebrating Strengths and Creativity
CHADD is spotlighting resources focused on the experiences of African Americans who live with ADHD for Black History Month 2024. This year the theme of Black History Month is “African Americans and the Arts.” The goal is to emphasize the creative abilities and contributions of Black people throughout history in literature, fine arts, fashion, performance,…
Read MoreAn Opportunity to Help Light the Way
Your Donation to CHADD Helps Improve Lives In the past year, much of our lives returned to normal, or as close to that as life might have been prior to the pandemic. For some of us, the ground seems still to be shifting into new patterns that can make it hard for people with ADHD…
Read MoreCHADD Prods US Officials Toward A Solution to Medication Shortage
Addressing and solving the ongoing medication shortage remains a top advocacy priority for CHADD on behalf of our members. CHADD’s public policy committee has been pursuing and continues to pursue all appropriate channels to encourage policymakers to understand why critical stimulant medications have been in short supply for more than a year, and what elected…
Read MoreAnnual International Conference on ADHD Hosted by CHADD, ADDA and ACO Provides Practical Support and Guidance for the ADHD Community
2023 ADHD Conference Offers Two Options for Participation—Onsite in Baltimore November 30 Through December 2 and Online December 5 and 6 At the Annual International Conference on ADHD 2023, the leading experts in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will convene to deliver trusted information about the latest research, treatment options, and practical guidance to members of the…
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