It’s Not A “Senior Moment”—It’s ADHD
It’s not just the teenager who is receiving a diagnosis of ADHD. The newest member of the family with a diagnosis may be an adult at or past retirement. ADHD is experienced across the lifespan, and it affects a surprising number of senior citizens. “ADHD in the older population is just as complex and sometimes…
Read MoreADHD Awareness Awards: The Work Continues
October is over, but ADHD awareness continues throughout the year. This year, the ADHD Awareness Coalition hosted video and meme contests, along with opportunities to share ADHD artwork and personal stories on its website. The contests were sponsored by Akili Interactive Labs, Shire, ADD Crusher, and TotallyADD. This year’s judges were Alan Brown of ADD…
Read MoreListen Now: Dispelling ADHD Myths
Ask the NRC Podcast: What Is ADHD—Myths & Misunderstandings 10 Minute Podcast The latest Ask the NRC Podcast is out and ready for you! Catch tips and strategies to help your family and you live a more productive and fulfilling life. The NRC’s new podcasts are designed to fit into your life, with a quick…
Read MoreA Calmer Holiday Season
It sometimes feels like the holidays of the past were a quiet time for families to be together, maybe exchange a few small gifts, and share a nice meal. Today it seems the last two months of the year are a nonstop frenzy of shopping, sending holiday cards, going to office parties, welcoming houseguests, and…
Read MoreAnnual ADHD Conference Kicks Off Today
More than a thousand members of the ADHD community have arrived in St. Louis, Missouri, for the 2018 Annual International Conference on ADHD. It will be the largest gathering on ADHD in the world. Following the success of last year’s joint conference, CHADD and the Attention Deficit Disorder Association are again hosting the conference, joined…
Read MoreCBD Oil and ADHD Management: Too Big a Leap
You’ve likely seen the pop-up ads or you’ve heard a friend say something about CBD oil as an alternative treatment for ADHD. In fact, it seems like every online community and social media group has someone praising the compound or offering to sell it. But what is it, and does it really have any proven…
Read MoreHow Much Is Too Much Screen Time?
Looking for more information about apps and how technology could be helpful for your child—and when too much is too much? This special Ask the Expert webinar looks at how children and young people use technology and what that means when they also have ADHD. While there are many helpful apps for children and families,…
Read MoreTwo Conditions, One Struggle: Teaching Students with ADHD and Dyslexia
The child struggling with words and sounds also seems distracted. Is she having trouble decoding the words or has she lost her attention for the task? For the teacher, it can be puzzling to work with a student who is struggling. The educator’s challenge may be in identifying whether the student is struggling with a…
Read MoreMistakes Happen: Apologies Help Fix Them
You’ve made a mistake, but it’s not the end of the world. When ADHD causes you to mess up, you have the ability to make things right again.
Read MoreOops! That Was Impulsive
We have all had the moment of wishing we could pull back the words or hoping to melt through the floor when we have said or done the wrong thing on impulse. But when you also have ADHD, it can seem like those moments come far too often. ADHD is characterized by impulsivity, often related…
Read MoreCHADD Whiteboard Video: ADHD Is Real
CHADD Whiteboard Video: ADHD Is Real How many people have ADHD in the US? What is the financial burden of ADHD? And where can you get help? Catch this ADHD Awareness video to learn more on where you can find help and information. Share with your friends to help them learn more about ADHD!…
Read MoreHoliday Shopping for the Giver with ADHD
Two months from today is Christmas, perhaps the biggest gift-giving day of the year. Are you ready to get ready to go gift shopping? Fall and winter holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, new babies, new houses—there are plenty of opportunities coming up to give gifts to friends and family members. But when you have ADHD, the…
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