ADHD Weekly, May 18, 2023

Section 504: What to Do When Your Child’s School Doesn’t Follow the Plan

You’ve met with your child’s teachers and school support staff and created a 504 plan. It’s all smooth sailing now that accommodations are in place. Or is it? Surprisingly, in a CHADD survey on 504 plans and other accommodations, 66.4% of the parents who responded said their child’s educational plans were not being followed. The survey…



Time Off from Medication, But Not from ADHD

Are you considering a medication holiday during the coming summer break? Many parents decide on this course of action for the summer months, when their child with ADHD doesn’t need to focus intently, as they do during school. A medication holiday is a planned period of time, for medical or evaluation purposes, when prescribed medication…



Webinar: The Impact of Screen Time on Neurodivergent Kids

Ask the Expert: The Impact of Screen Time on Neurodivergent Kids Thursday, June 1 | 12 PM ET Featuring Randy Kulman, PhD This webinar examines the benefits and risks of digital play and video games for neurodivergent kids. It will focus on children diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and LD. A clinical psychologist will briefly examine…