ADHD Weekly, April 6, 2023

Managing ADHD Can Begin with Stress Awareness

April is National Stress Awareness Month—though the majority of individuals and families affected by ADHD are likely to tell you that every month can be stress awareness month. Stress—a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation—is something that we all experience, but we don’t all experience it in the same way…



Does Sugar Make My Child More Hyperactive?

CHADD’s health information specialist team members answer questions about ADHD, evidence-based approaches to treatment, and finding a healthcare specialist. You can contact an ADHD information specialist at 1-866-200-8098, Monday through Friday from 1-5 PM ET, or send an email to Customer_Service@CHADD.org, re: HIS Question. Question: My daughter is ten and has ADHD. I’ve heard some…



When Smart Children, Teens, and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Have ADHD

Ask the Expert: When Smart Children, Teens, and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Have ADHD Featuring Thomas E. Brown, PhD   Download the webinar handouts. More than half of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder also have ADHD. Yet often their ADHD is overlooked and not adequately treated, because many clinicians and educators recognize…