ADHD Weekly 2017-10-12

Becoming Ready to Launch: The Experiences of Millennials with ADHD

Join the discussion. ADHD presents additional challenges for the members of the Millennial Generation as they move from the teen years to young adulthood. “ADHD tends to magnify all the doubts and hopes that come with being a millennial,” says blogger Neil Petersen, a millennial writing at Psych Central. “It’s that much harder to find…



Conflicting Diagnoses? Take the Time to Get It Right

Join the discussion. Although guidelines and criteria for diagnosing mental health conditions are defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM–5), it isn’t always simple to arrive at a conclusive diagnosis. Why might a person receive different diagnoses from different professionals, or at different times in his life? What can…



Helping Your Students Overcome Inattention

Featuring Sydney Zentall, PhD Watch Now Your students affected by ADHD struggle with inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. You can help them cope with these symptoms by creating adjustments to your classroom. During this free Ask the Expert highlight, you can learn strategies and suggestions for tailoring the ideas to your students, regardless of the grade…