Spring break is not that far off, and some families schedule short getaways or family care during their workdays. Parents may consider having their children take a break from their ADHD medication. Often called a “medication holiday,” such a break might happen during vacations or weekends when their child doesn’t have homework or other responsibilities.…

Joy Banks, PhD, draws on real-world examples to explore how families understand ADHD, make treatment decisions, and engage with schools and healthcare providers. She examines how cultural perspectives shape these experiences and how educators and professionals can move beyond assumptions to build meaningful, collaborative partnerships with families of Black children diagnosed with ADHD. Racially diverse…