Did you know that about one child out of every six is coping with a mental health condition? Unfortunately, of these children, only half receive treatment. For children diagnosed with ADHD, nearly one quarter don’t receive any treatment for the disorder. Early intervention when a child is struggling with a mental health condition, including ADHD,…

Are you ready for tax season? If you’re overwhelmed just thinking about paperwork, forms, and deadlines, you’re not alone. Whether you hope for a refund or expect to owe the IRS money, don’t panic. Make a plan that works for you. Make your tax prep plan “People without ADHD often feel overwhelmed and anxious about…

CHADD Webinars Emerging Young Adults: Preparing for Life After High School Featuring Judith Bass, CEP Thursday March 7, 2 p.m., ET Graduation from high school is only the beginning of the next adventure. There are many options for the young adult transitioning from high school to career, job placement, and higher education. But where to…

Are you an emerging ADHD researcher, working on a doctoral degree, or did you complete a doctoral degree in 2016 or after? Do you know or work with someone who is? Applications for CHADD’s Young Scientist Research Awards are now being accepted. Apply Now Each Young Scientist Research Award includes an unrestricted $1,000 cash award…

Can making cultural adjustments to how evidence-based ADHD treatments are presented to Hispanic and Latino families improve outcomes for children? Newly released research shows that culturally based adjustments do have a positive result for the child and improve a family’s likelihood of remaining in a treatment plan. Alyson C. Gerdes, PhD, a professor of psychology…

The bond between a child and his horse has long been romanticized. Is there something more to it than our images of young riders and gentle steeds? Therapists and researchers are discovering that riding and caring for a horse can be therapeutic for many people, including children with ADHD. Therapy animals for ADHD Animal therapy…

CHADD Special Presentation Health and Life Expectancy in ADHD: Treatment Matters More Than You Think Featuring Russell A. Barkley, PhD Did you see the latest free CHADD webinar by Russell A. Barkley, PhD? You can watch it now and learn why treating ADHD now can add years to your life, or your child’s life. Treatment…

It’s hard to watch your bubbly and outgoing child struggle to keep friends. ADHD symptoms often get in the way of social skills, and parents feel at a loss as to how to help. “Obviously we can’t make friends for our kids, but there are a lot of things we can do as parents to…

Your child struggles in school, coping with ADHD symptoms that cause him to get out of his seat too often, lose his homework, and not pay attention in class. You think a smaller class size and a different approach from the public school program might make a difference, so you start looking at private schools.…

Ask the Expert Highlight How Executive Functions Affect Adult Relationships Featuring Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA Are ADHD symptoms causing struggles within your relationship? Do you know the hurt feelings that come when ADHD symptoms cause forgetfulness, lost possessions or financial difficulties? Psychologist Ari Tuckman has worked with many couples affected by ADHD. In this special…

Where is romance without the ability to forgive? When ADHD is part of your life, there will be mistakes, words taken out of context, and errands or important days forgotten. This is true whether you are the one with ADHD, or your spouse or partner has it. Some little things will quickly pass, but others…

Falling in love might be easy, but dating is hard! Figuring out how and where to meet people and then planning an actual date with someone can be challenging. Wondering when to share your ADHD diagnosis while trying to get to know a near stranger can feel overwhelming. Knowing when and how to share your…