ADHD Weekly, April 2, 2020

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You Can Manage ADHD and Anxiety During This Public Health Crisis

Many people with ADHD and co-occurring anxiety feel as though the symptoms of both conditions are increasing, as they cope with the COVID-19 crisis. Children in at least 35 states are now learning at home. Adults are working from home or may be dealing with furloughs or layoffs related to the pandemic. Concerned about work,…



Staying In Touch With Video Chat

The current reality of social distancing has forced us to change how we connect with family and friends. To keep in touch, workplaces and families have adopted video conferencing programs, websites, and apps. A record 62 million video app downloads were made during just one week of March. Families affected by ADHD thrive when they…



Keeping Extra ADHD Medication On Hand

Experts recommend you keep an emergency supply of prescription medications on hand, with some suggesting you obtain 90-day supplies. For most people who include ADHD medication in their treatment plans this can be difficult because of legal requirements regarding Schedule II medications. At this time, there have not been reports of ADHD medication shortages because…



Webinar: Communication Skills to Resolve Conflict

CHADD Webinar: When You and Your Child Have ADHD: Communication Skills to Resolve Conflict April 3, 2020, 2:30 PM EDT Featuring Christine Kotik, ACC In the final session of CHADD’s educational webinar series, you can learn ways to communicate more effectively and resolve conflict with your child with ADHD. Christine Kotik, ACC, a former educator…