Wayne Kalyn

• Fruits, Vegetables, and ADHD Risk for Children
  You read up on nutrition and know that certain foods and ingredients can increase the... New Findings on ADHD and Nutrition»
• ADHD Shares Links with Four Mental Disorders
  Five psychiatric disorders have been shown to share genetic factors. What could that mean for... Deep in our DNA »
• When IEP Is a Four-Letter Word
  A new study reveals a troubling fact: Parents aren't involved as they should be in... Unsettling stories »
• Bully: The Movie — and the Reality
  A new movie offers an unflinching look at the heartbreaking consequences of bullying — an... Targeted for their differences »
• In Praise of…Praise!
  The right kind of praise can create mini-Rockys, kids who keep getting up when the... Prepare your child for a comeback »
• A Big-League ADHDer Hits It Out of the Park
  If attention deficit has gotten you down, pro baseballer Andres Torres will show you how... A major-league role model »
• ADD Made Me Who I Am
  Online she'll always be known as someone with attention deficit. And that's okay with this... "Everyone will know I had ADHD!" »
• Show Siblings the Love
  How parents of children with ADHD can save neurotypical siblings from getting lost in the... Sibs' bill of rights »
• "Unschool" Your Child
  When they spend time in nature, revel in open-ended play, and indulge in a little... Putting kids in charge of learning »
• ADHD Diagnosis in Kids Is Increasing
  A study of nearly 850,000 children finds that boys are three times more likely to... Diagnosis on the rise »
• "And the Oscar Goes to..." Great Performances in ADHD/LD
  Awards for parents and kids with attention deficit — and two films about learning disabilities... Your red carpet moment »
• Study: ADHD Can Last a Lifetime
  One-third of kids with ADHD grow into adults with ADHD — and may be diagnosed... What to watch for »
• ADHD Meds Cut Down on Criminal Behavior
  Medical treatment for adults with attention deficit reduces impulsive behaviors — including illegal ones... Controlling unlawful impulses »
• ADHD Drugs: No Diagnosis? No Meds, Say Experts
  Kids with ADHD can benefit greatly from medication — but doctors should say no to... Prescription denied »
• Treating ADHD Preschoolers: Many Doctors Don’t Follow the Guidelines
  Too many specialists prescribe medication first, instead of behavioral therapy... 9 out 10 docs not following recommendations »
• We're Spending More on ADHD
  A new analysis predicts a nationwide jump in spending on ADHD meds... A big spike ahead »
• DSM-V: The Last Word on Mental Health
  There are lots of changes in the newest edition of the preeminent mental health manual... According to the bible of psychiatric diagnosis... »
• What Kids Want: Children Tell You How to Make Them Happy
  You're a great parent to your ADHD child. Holding on to these wise reminders will... Stay in touch with what matters »
• Read This Before Your Next 504/IEP Meeting
  Don't let your child be cheated out of services. A new, broader interpretation of 504... The standard for success »
• Money for College
  Whether you're an adult going back to school or a teen heading off for the... Help for higher ed »
• More Money for College
  New and returning college students can win $5,000 to fund their education by entering the... Now that's a supplement! »
• Speak Up for Our Kids — and Promote Mental Health
  For parents of children with psychiatric disorders, knowledge is power. The Child Mind Institute's Speak... Knowing more, helping more »
• From the Editor: In Praise of Imperfection
  Our kids with ADHD and LD aren't perfect, but we can still be proud... Shut Up About Your Perfect Kids>>
• ADHD Life Rules: 15 Tips to Stress Less and Live Better
  This attention deficit treatment plan -- a mix of alternative and complementary remedies -- will... More Ways To Give Yourself A Break»
• Reflections on Mental Illness Awareness Week
  Raising awareness about mental illness can start with you taking a moment from your busy... Are you an advocate?»
• Taking ADHD Symptom Management Seriously
  Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can significantly improve ADHD symptom management. Have you considered adding CBT... Overwhelmed by your ADD symptoms?»
• With Evidence That ADHD Is Genetic Mounting, Should Diagnosis Become a Family Affair?
  The research that indicates ADD/ADHD is hereditary is tough to ignore. If one family member... The Genetics of ADHD»
• Scenes From an ADHD Conference
  At the annual CHADD conference, I met ADHD adults struggling at work and parents of... What I learned at the annual CHADD conference»
• Music to Soothe an ADHD Soul?
  With good humor and good music, Loomis & the Lust's song "A.D.D." gets to the... ADD/ADHD music»
• National ADHD Survey Findings Reveal Insights About Parents' Biggest Challenges
  Just what are the problems parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) are... ADHD survey results»
• Message to the World: "Stop the ADHD Prejudice"
  Unfair stereotypes about adults with ADHD still prevail despite inspiring stories like these. Why can't... ADHD and proud »
• Facts About ADHD: Get ‘Em, Share ‘Em
  CHADD's "What We Know" worksheets are valuable educational resources that are easy to share with... ADHD truths »
• What Kids Need When Classmates Reject Them
  Parents can save the day for their ADHD child with these hopeful, helpful strategies for... more »

• A Walk in the Rain with a Brain
  A walking, talking cerebrum named Fred reassures a worried little girl... more »
• Remembering Ritalin
  A Doctor and Generation Rx Reflect on Life and Psychiatric Drugs... more »