ADHD Weekly, April 9, 2026
AuDHD, ADHD, and Autism Acceptance Month
Rachel Feldman, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS, a member of CHADD’s board of directors, shares her lived experience as an autistic person with ADHD (AuDHD). Recognizing individuals who have autism, appreciating their contributions, and celebrating the diverse ways they enrich our communities, is a driving goal of April’s Autism Appreciation Month. Along with this recognition is the…
ADHD and the Allure of the Outdoors
Featuring Mark Bertin, MD, and Mark Coleman Developmental pediatrician Mark Bertin and meditation teacher Mark Coleman explore how time in nature can support focus, calm, and emotional regulation for people with ADHD. They discuss why outdoor environments naturally engage the ADHD brain, how sensory experiences like sound, movement, and light help regulate attention, and what…
When Smart Children, Teens, and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum Have ADHD
Featuring Thomas E. Brown, PhD More than half of the individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) also have ADHD. Yet often their ADHD is overlooked and not adequately treated because many clinicians and educators recognize ASD but do not see ADHD. This is especially true for those children, teens, and young adults on…