ADHD Weekly, October 2, 2025

Helping Teens Become Resilient Adults

It seems that some teens and young adults bounce back from challenges more easily, or if they need more time, that they still return to a pretty good spot in life rather than becoming defeated. Resiliency—the ability to bounce back, or to weather difficult times and remain positive—is a concept many people, and some researchers,…



Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

From the Vault: Rarely Seen CHADD Videos and Podcasts for ADHD Awareness Month   Featuring Joseph Fredrick, PhD What is cognitive disengagement syndrome, formerly known as sluggish cognitive tempo? How does being “internally distracted” affect a person’s daily life and activities? How is CDS identified in children and adolescents, and can it be treated? Joseph…