Home to Stay—For Now
The last decade has seen the number of intergenerational households grow to about six million households and 66.7 million adults. What is remarkable, in a culture that likes to talk about young adults failing to launch, is that most of these families are sharing a home by choice. Economics and the COVID-19 pandemic were the…
Read MoreAsk the Specialist: Should We Include Medication in Our Child’s ADHD Treatment?
Question: My son’s mother and I preferred behavioral management to address our son’s ADHD symptoms. We have been diligent in schedules, routines, and reinforcing the good behaviors we see. But no matter how hard we try and how well we co-parent, it only seems to help so much, and then there are meltdowns at home…
Read MoreUsing Context to Build and Enhance Executive Functioning
Featuring Margaret Foster, MAEd Margaret Foster, MAEd, presents a comprehensive look at how teaching executive function skills within real-life contexts can dramatically improve student outcomes. She explores the integration of content skills with practical strategies—tailoring interventions to meet the specific academic demands of each subject—to help students overcome challenges like ADHD, anxiety, and stress.
Read MoreHelp Kids with ADHD Build Social Skills and Resilience in a Digital World
Featuring Sharon Saline, PsyD Children with ADHD face unique challenges in today’s social landscape—from navigating digital communication to managing hybrid learning environments. Clinical psychologist Sharon Saline, PsyD, offers caregivers and educators practical strategies to help children boost social awareness, reduce anxiety, and foster meaningful connections, both online and in person.
Read MoreUnderstanding Stimulant Misuse Among College Students
Featuring Kevin Antshel, PhD College students are often under pressure to “share” their ADHD medications. They may also misuse their medications in an effort to keep up with their academic and social lives. What factors can drive this behavior, and how can students avoid situations that could lead to misuse? Kevin Antshel, PhD, a…
Read MoreHow to Help Your Child Overcome Executive Function Challenges
Featuring Carey A. Heller, PsyD We need executive function skills to manage everyday life. Many children with ADHD have executive function deficits, though. They need support when learning how to manage their time, stay organized, and be motivated. Parents can help their children learn how to improve in those challenging areas. Dr. Carey Heller…
Read MoreWebinar: ADHD in Military Families
ADHD in Military Families: Challenges, Support, and Strategies March 13 | 7 EST | Brandi Walker, PhD This webinar explores the unique challenges faced by military families affected by ADHD, including frequent relocations, disruptions in routines, and access to care. Participants will gain practical strategies for managing ADHD in military environments, fostering resilience, and building…
Read MoreSpring Forward with ADHD
Early this coming Sunday morning, the United States will move clocks forward one hour for Daylight Savings Time. The time change can affect you more than just shifting an hour forward, especially when you have ADHD. It can affect sleep patterns, routines, and symptom management. Changes in the day’s rhythms “Daylight savings time causes a…
Read MoreAsk the Specialist: Behavioral Support and 504 Plans
Question: My child is doing well academically in school; however, they are struggling with their behavior. Often, I receive a call from school after my child gets removed from the classroom because they’ve been acting out. We asked about a Section 504 plan to help with behavior, but their teacher told me that they would…
Read MoreYour Active Preschooler: Could It Be ADHD?
Featuring George DuPaul, PhD Is your preschool-aged child more active and less attentive than their friends? Do they have more trouble settling down when it’s time for naps or meals? How do you know what normal behavior is for kids this age, and when these traits could signal something more, like ADHD?…
Read MoreADHD and Sibling Relationships
Featuring Jennifer Kelusklar, PhD Many of the strategies for managing behaviors in children with ADHD can also be helpful for their siblings who don’t have ADHD. However, there are notable differences in emotional and behavioral regulation in children with ADHD that make it necessary to provide them with additional support and strategies.…
Read MoreHealthy Peer Relationships
Featuring Caroline Maguire, MEd, ACCG, PCC Many teens and young adults with ADHD face social skills challenges that make it difficult for them to develop healthy friendships. Their eagerness to fit in can lead them to participate in dangerous and unhealthy activities. Caroline Maguire walks us through the components of healthy peer relationships…
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