ADHD Weekly 2016-11-17
Not In Our Schools: An Anti-Bullying Program for Students
Young people affected by ADHD are more likely to be bullied in school than those without the disorder. Other students, who witness their peers being bullied, often don’t know what to do or how to intervene. The program Not In Our School seeks to bring resources to schools and teach students how to end bullying…
Tips for Traveling with Medication This Holiday Season
Do you need to bring your ADHD medication with you while traveling this holiday season? It’s important when carrying your ADHD medication, or your child’s medication, with you to take extra precautions. Stimulant medication, the most commonly prescribed medication for ADHD, is classified by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration as a Schedule II controlled substance,…
Survey: Families Struggle with ADHD Insurance Coverage
Join the conversation. CHADD recently concluded a national survey of ADHD community members’ experiences with health insurance coverage for ADHD. The results, drawn from 1,500 respondents, show that insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment is an ongoing struggle for the majority of people affected by ADHD. The survey was sent out in September by the…