Congress first designated March as National Women’s History Month in 1987—a month to remember and celebrate the often overlooked historical achievements of American women. Historically, too, women and girls have been overlooked when it comes to evaluation and treatment for ADHD. Research focused on ADHD in boys, while the experiences of girls were ignored or…

Children who have ADHD and other brain-based conditions and disabilities are guaranteed a free and appropriate education by law, just as their neurotypical classmates are guaranteed an education. This includes an appropriate amount of time in the classroom and receiving instruction. For a large number of students with ADHD, though, this has not been the…

Highlighted CHADD Webinar: Anxiety, Perfectionism, and ADHD Featuring Carol Ann Robbins, PhD When you think about ADHD, perfectionism may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but many describe adults with ADHD as being perfectionists. While wanting to make sure that things are correct is a good thing, it becomes a problem when…