Nolle Matteson, writing for HealthyPlace, knows the pain that accompanies rejection. Like many people with ADHD, failed relationships and difficulty with managing emotions have made her reluctant to start new friendships or romances. It hurts too much, she says, to risk trying again. “I used to wonder how others handled so many close relationships, since…

How great is the risk of psychosis symptoms from stimulant medications for teens and young adults? A recently released study has worried many parents, but experts say the risks examined in the study are low and already well known. L. Eugene Arnold, MD, MEd, CHADD’s resident expert, says the study more accurately compares the likelihood…

It’s come down to the final days to vote for CHADD. This is your opportunity to put a national spotlight on the ADHD community. During the past month we’ve shared that CHADD has been nominated to receive the 2019 Outstanding Organization Award from the Child Mind Institute. We’ve asked for your vote and we’re close…

Liz Baker kept a diary of her son’s diet and behavior, starting when he was six. When he began taking medication for ADHD, she was ready to keep track of important information. “I wrote everything down—dates, times, name of medication, dosage, his behavior, different side effects, whether he was feeling lethargic or agitated, and so…

Ask the Expert Highlight: A Summer At Camp Featuring John Willson, MS, LRT/CTRS Did you miss the recent webinar with helpful information on looking for a summer adventure for your child? Knowing what to look for in a camp or summer program when your child has ADHD is important for a successful experience. We want…

Your attention is a commodity. It’s being bought and sold on the open market every time you go online. We offer up our attentional resources for free when we play games or surf through social media. The challenge for anyone with ADHD is self-regulation when it comes to social media. Self-regulation is an executive function—one…

When you find out you’re pregnant—particularly if it’s unexpected—the next few months are filled with questions. You’ll be on the receiving end of many suggestions about how best to take care of yourself and your developing baby. For expectant mothers like Alicia Dils, who has ADHD, those questions and suggestions include treatment options. Most women…

CHADD has been nominated to receive the 2019 Outstanding Organization Award from the Child Mind Institute. The annual Change Maker Awards celebrate people and organizations who raise awareness and dispel stigma, help children and families directly, or work to transform the way we understand and treat mental health and learning disorders. From among 300 organizations…

Wouldn’t it be great to have a personal assistant to remember appointments and events for you? Someone to tell you when to mail that birthday card or payment? Nudge you when it’s time to leave or to check that you have what you need for the day? Meanwhile, this assistant will check that the lights…

Does it feel like your child’s ADHD symptoms ease a little when he spends time outdoors? It’s might not be your imagination. Researchers are finding that even 20 minutes outside can make a huge difference in a person’s behavior and attention level. Finding the green spaces Andrea Faber Taylor, PhD, and Ming Kuo, PhD, environment…

Ask the Expert: A Summer At Camp Featuring John Willson, MS, LRT/CTRS Tuesday March 19, 2019 | 2 pm ET Are you looking for a summer adventure for your child? Knowing what to look for in a camp or summer program when your child has ADHD is important for a successful experience. John Willson, director…

Are charter schools opportunities for children affected by ADHD? CHADD’s public policy committee wants to know more about the possible benefits and drawbacks of charter school programs for children who struggle with ADHD symptoms. Read about Michael and his experience in a charter school in Charter Schools: Discipline and Implications for Students with ADHD. Do…