Can you be the parent of a child with ADHD and still be happy? Meeting attendance doubled when one local CHADD chapter presented this topic. Ironically, without the coordinator’s expert leadership, it could have become one of our gloomiest meetings. You may be surprised to learn that managing unhappiness is one of the keys to…

CHADD Webinar Highlight: How to Survive Mornings with ADHD Featuring Michele Novotni, PhD Watch Now Is morning the most difficult time of day for your family? You’re not alone! Morning can be tough for families affected by ADHD. From getting your children out of bed, dressed, eating breakfast, finding missing items and getting out of…

A study recently released in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report noted a dramatic increase in the percentage of young women who had a prescription for an ADHD medication filled during 2003-2015. Researchers reviewed a database of outpatient pharmacy drug claims for ADHD medications filled for or by teens and women between 15-44 years…