CHADD Response Regarding the November 2025 Article in The Wall Street Journal
ADHD care requires nuance, not alarm. Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS, CHADD’s president-elect puts it this way, “Families need accurate information and better systems—not headlines that take data from the most vulnerable children and apply it to everyone.” The Wall Street Journal’s recent article suggests “millions of kids” enter a dangerous medication cascade after starting ADHD treatment.…
Read MoreRemembering Thomas E. Brown, PhD
With a profound sense of loss, CHADD celebrates the life of Thomas E. Brown, PhD. A dedicated researcher, psychologist, author, and ADHD advocate, Dr. Brown generously contributed his time and support to CHADD and ADHD awareness efforts. We are grateful for all of his work and friendship through the many years of his association with CHADD.…
Read MoreStatement from CHADD Regarding The New York Times Magazine Article, “Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?”
As the nation’s leading organization dedicated to children and adults with ADHD, CHADD comments on media coverage that contains misleading or inaccurate information. This response pertains to The New York Times Magazine article by Paul Tough, “Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?” published on April 13, 2025, and the subsequent podcast released on…
Read MoreStatement from CHADD Regarding ADHD-Related Claims Published in the Make America Healthy Again Report
Download PDF As the nation’s leading organization dedicated to children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), CHADD believes it is essential to respond when misleading or inaccurate information is released that may have an impact on public understanding and access to evidence-based ADHD care. The recently released Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report—issued by…
Read MorePono (Well-Being), Hoʻomau (Perseverance), and Lokahi (Unity): Welcome, CHADD Hawai‘i!
Kani‘o Yen shares the story of starting CHADD Hawai’‘i and her vision for the chapter’s future in this interview. What motivated you to start a CHADD chapter in your state? As a Native Hawaiʻian woman who grew up on the west side of Oʻahu in Mākaha Valley and attended elementary school in the surrounding underserved…
Read MoreCHADD Welcomes New Board Members
CHADD is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its board of directors for the 2026 fiscal year. These appointments reflect CHADD’s commitment to strategic growth and excellence as the leading nonprofit supporting the more than 22 million people who have ADHD in the United States. The professional and personal attributes of…
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 MoreStatement from CHADD Regarding the Executive Order Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission
In service to the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) community, CHADD has thoroughly reviewed the President’s Executive Order establishing the Make America Healthy Again Commission. We were encouraged by planned efforts to improve public health through better nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Such improvements are valuable and benefit all individuals, including those with ADHD. These factors…
Read MoreHonoring L. Eugene Arnold, MD, MEd
CHADD’s Resident Expert and Pioneering ADHD Researcher Dies With profound gratitude for a life well-lived in service to others, and with deep sadness, CHADD remembers L. Eugene Arnold, MD, MEd, and all that he contributed to CHADD and the ADHD community. Dr. Arnold served as CHADD’s resident expert and frequently contributed to CHADD’s work. In…
Read MoreManaging ADHD Can Begin with Stress Awareness
April is National Stress Awareness Month—though the majority of individuals and families affected by ADHD are likely to tell you that every month can be stress awareness month. Stress—a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation—is something that we all experience, but we don’t all experience it in the same way…
Read MoreWildfires in California: Surviving Natural Disasters and Managing ADHD
The wildfires burning near Los Angeles, California, directly affect members of CHADD. Some have lost their homes while others are scrambling to help friends and family members. “We lost our house in the Altadena wildfire, where we had my mother-in-law staying, and, while not our property, my step-grandmother’s house,” says Letizia S. Hendrickson, MS, CCC-SLP.…
Read MoreADHD2024 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…
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