Statement 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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