ADHD Weekly, June 16, 2022

Is Summer School a Good Option for Your Child?

The school year has drawn to a close and students hope for a change of pace over the next few months. For some, that includes classes or school-based activities during the summer recess. But is summer school the best option for a child who has ADHD? Why plan on summer school? Some parents enroll their…



Busy Puppy? Researchers Describe ADHD in Dogs

It’s been said that there is no stronger bond than that between a dog and a child. Humans and dogs developed together, which may explain why we have such deep connections to these companion animals. A study by Emory University researchers showed that canine brains are very similar to human brains. Dogs share with humans…



Educator Webinar: Tips and Strategies to Help an Unmotivated Kid

Ask the Expert for Educators: Tips and Strategies for Educators to Help an Unmotivated Kid Featuring Margaret H. Sibley, PhD Monday, June 27 | 3 PM, EDT The biology of ADHD can lead to an atypical response to rewards—which translates into prominent motivation deficits for many children and teens with the disorder. Dr. Margaret Sibley…



Free One-Hour Course on Tourette Syndrome

Webinar: Caring for Children with Tourette Syndrome Virtual Course Presented by the American Academy of Pediatrics Wednesday, June 29 12:30– 1:30 PM CT This free course is provides clinicians with practical tips, knowledge, and resources to effectively identify and diagnose Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders. Participants will come away with skills to effectively diagnose…