CHADD Honors Exceptional Contributions to the ADHD Community
Each year, CHADD presents a series of awards honoring outstanding service and dedication to those impacted by ADHD. For the year 2020, CHADD is pleased to honor four award recipients. “We celebrate the exceptional contributions all of our 2020 award recipients have made to the ADHD community,” said Robert Cattoi, Chief Executive Officer, CHADD. “Our…
Read MoreBeyond Black History Month: Addressing Barriers in ADHD Care for People of Color
Melvin Bogard, MA In honor of Black History Month, CHADD focuses on the importance of cultural awareness and competency in diagnosing, treating, and caring for Black children and adults with ADHD. According to the CDC’s National Health Interview Survey, 2016-2018, approximately 14% of Black children aged three to 17 were most likely to be…
Read MoreCHADD Supports Emerging Researchers in ADHD
Two emerging scientists have been named as recipients of the 2020 CHADD Young Scientist Research Awards, recognizing contributions toward building a greater understanding of ADHD. This year’s grant winners include Penn State Hershey Medical Center’s Whitney Fosco, PhD, and the University of Maryland’s Lauren Oddo, MS. This marks the thirteenth year that CHADD―the leading nonprofit…
Read MoreCHADD Presenta Padre a Padre en español
El recurso educativo más nuevo de CHADD, la versión en español de su popular entrenamiento familiar de padre a padre sobre el TDAH, estará disponible sin cargo hasta diciembre de 2020. Aprendiendo que su hijo ha sido diagnosticado con TDAH puede ser abrumador para cualquier padre. Muchos se encuentran perdidos en dónde buscar información…
Read MoreCHADD Introduces Spanish Parent to Parent Program
CHADD’s newest educational resource, the Spanish version of its popular Parent to Parent Family Training on ADHD, will be available free of charge through December 2020. Learning that your child has been diagnosed with ADHD can be overwhelming for any parent. Many find themselves at a loss regarding where to turn for reliable information…
Read MoreStrengthen Executive Function Skills During Distance Learning
Could improvements in these critical skills be one of the silver linings for children attending school remotely? Here are strategies and tools that can help to offset weaknesses related to ADHD and foster independence. by Carey A. Heller, PsyD With the continued pandemic, many children have to be responsible for logging into Zoom…
Read MoreCHADD Testifies at FDA Meeting
by Robert J. Cattoi The US Food and Drug Administration recently asked CHADD CEO Robert Cattoi to provide comments regarding the development of abuse-deterrent ADHD stimulant medications. Below is a summary of the comments he presented to the joint meeting of the FDA’s Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety and Risk Management…
Read MoreCOVID-19, ADHD, and Depression
During ADHD Awareness Month in October, CHADD shines a spotlight on the heightened impact of the pandemic on children and adults with ADHD. A report published by The Journal of the American Medical Association in September found that symptoms of depression have become three times more prevalent in the United States since the COVID-19…
Read MoreCHADD’s Adult Training Program Releases Its Second Course
by Joyice Robinson CHADD launched the Adult to Adult training program this summer with its first course, ADHD & Adults. This fall, A2A releases its second course: Independent Adult Living—training for young adults with ADHD who are transitioning to independent adulthood or who have recently established themselves as independent adults. These self-paced courses give…
Read MoreBalancing Your Job and Your Child’s Educational Needs
What is your family navigating this fall—remote learning, hybrid school schedules, working from home, or a return to your workplace? If ADHD is also in the mix, you’ll need to create structure to handle all the competing demands. by Carey A. Heller, PsyD We’ve now entered the fall of the COVID-19 pandemic, following…
Read MoreBenefits of Attending a Virtual Conference
Look on the bright side: You can attend this year’s ADHD conference from a treadmill, desk bike, mountain top, or any other location—stationary or moving—as desired. by Carey Heller, PsyD Do you—or does someone you know—have trouble sitting still, focusing, and tolerating being in front of a computer for an extended period of…
Read MoreADHD and Voting in the November Election
Six Steps to Successfully Vote by Mail Guest blog by Debbie Tracht, MA, ACAC Last Tuesday, August 11, was Primary Election Day in my state of Vermont. As I hand-delivered my mail-in ballot, an alarm went off in my head. November’s presidential election is not going to be ADHD-friendly. It may involve requesting…
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