ADHD Weekly, June 13, 2019

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Is It Sleepiness or ADHD?

Question: My little boy will be turning five at the end of the summer. He’s all over the place! He gets wound up easily, especially in the later afternoon, and doesn’t listen when he’s spoken to. He also tends to be clingy and we have a hard time getting him motivated in the morning. We…



Women Often Diagnosed with ADHD Later In Life

Can an adult be diagnosed with ADHD even though she didn’t have symptoms of the disorder in childhood or adolescence? There is growing evidence that ADHD is emerging for the first time in adulthood for some people. With the updated diagnostic criteria of ADHD in adults in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,…



NRC Video: Getting Help Early in College

NRC Video: Succeeding in College with ADHD Featuring LeDerick Horne, Special Education Advocate Is your high school student heading to college this fall? Or are you heading back to school after having been away from it? Registering with the disability services office for accommodations can be an important step in achieving a college education. LeDerick…