ADHD Weekly, August 7, 2025

Coach Your Child on Social Cues

Question: My daughter has ADHD and feels left out at school. She has trouble picking up on social cues, and I can see the toll it takes on her self-esteem. How can I support her so she can improve her social skills and build stronger friendships? —parent of a third-grade student ADHD Information Specialist: I’m…



Decrease in Misuse of Medications by Young Adults Follows Earlier Trend

Misuse of stimulant medications by adults has declined “significantly” in the last two years, according to a new study. The largest drop is among young adults, reflecting a similar drop in misuse from when they would have been in high school. The study reports that misuse of medication among adults under age thirty dropped to…