Have you had the experience of having your health care plan deny your ADHD-related claim? Perhaps it had to do with an evaluation or prescription coverage. Many people will experience, at least once, having a claim declined. Most often, the National Resource Center’s helpline hears from members of the ADHD community who have had medication…

Diagnosing ADHD is a process that takes time and can rarely be done in a short visit to an ADHD specialist. Often you will need to visit the specialist two or three times. For your child, you may be asked to have teachers or coaches complete a questionnaire about your child’s behavior. Adults may have…

Spring is the traditional season for cleaning up and decluttering your home. While recent bestsellers talk about the joy of tidying up, many people with ADHD find getting and staying organized a real challenge. Clutter builds up quickly, and if you’re faced with piles and piles of belongings, the task can be overwhelming. Instead of…

Too often, it seems that every other headline is about terrorist attacks, school shootings, or other horrible events. Children with ADHD, especially those with co-occurring anxiety, may need your help to cope with these scary events. As much as you try to shield your children from disturbing news reports, many young people find out about…