ADHD News & Research
Career, Relationship Instability Persists for Adults with ADHD: Study
In a study of the real-life instability experienced by adults with ADHD, researchers...
Ask the Experts
Q: “Why Does the Fear of Failure Paralyze My Teen?”
“The fear of failure is a common obstacle for teens with ADHD. Developing smart...
Managing Treatment
“My Teen Refuses to Take Their ADHD Medication!”
Medication improves your teen’s ADHD symptoms… when they take it. What should a parent do...
Contests
Win a Copy of "What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew!"
Enter to win one of five copies of "What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew" — a parenting...
Contests
Official Rules: September 2023 ADDitude Sweepstakes
All persons entering the ADDitude magazine September 2023 sweepstakes agree to the follow...
Teens with ADHD
6 Ways to Deal with Your Teen’s Rude and Disrespectful Behavior
Your child’s lying, pushback, and disrespectful behavior is almost always more than meet...
Comorbid Conditions Symptom Tests
10 Questions to Reveal Parental Burnout
If you feel exhausted, emotionally distant from your kid(s) and ineffective as a parent,...
Comorbid Conditions Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] 14 Questions That Reveal Symptoms of Burnout
“Am I burnt out?” Answer these questions to gauge whether your symptoms line up with the...
Executive Functions
Executive Function Unlocked
Educators share their top tips for developing stronger executive function skills and...
Teens with ADHD
How to Motivate an Unmotivated Teenager
Use the 5 Cs of ADHD parenting to support your child through motivation challenges. ...
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
Q: “How Can I Better Communicate with Students and Families of Color?”
It’s wise for educators to weigh racial and cultural considerations before approaching a...
Adult Blogs
“How to Stay Motivated in College with ADHD: Tips for a Strong Semester”
How to stay motivated in college: Connect your goals to your values, create systems, and...
For Teachers
How to Team Up with Parents: Tips from Teachers for Teachers
ADDitude recently asked educators how they resolve differences with parents and develop...
For Teachers
All Teachers Should Study ADHD Neuroscience. Here’s Why.
Consequences are not the only path to changing behavior. Through the framework of applied...
Family Travel & Holidays
ADHD Goes to the Museum
Loud crowds, long waits, and strict rules make museums daunting for some neurodivergent...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Trichotillomania, Excoriation, Other BFRBs Reduced with Habit Replacement Training
Half of the study participants with trichotillomania, excoriation, or nail-biting...
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
How to Talk to Teachers About Your Child’s ADHD: Scripts and Tips
“Teaching a class full of students is hard work. Just as parents do, teachers want to...
School Advocacy
‘Off the Books’ School Removal Violates Students’ Rights
Informal school removal is an insidious, pervasive, and often illegal response to student...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
“How I’m Improving the Workplace for Adults with Autism”
I was shunned and exploited in former jobs because I was different. My struggles inspired...
Adult Blogs
“It Took a Long Time, But He Finally Found a Role.”
Jobs for autistic adults span industries and roles, but they almost always flow from this...