ADHD News & Research
FDA Approves First Medical Device for Treating ADHD in Children
The nerve stimulation device cleared by the FDA generates low-level electrical...
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The Politics of Dad’s Screensaver
Take a look at my phone’s background photo, and you get an idea of which child is in my...
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Q: My Son Has Nothing In Common with His Classmates
Your son is not an athlete. He's shy. And he doesn't want to talk about professional...
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Q: Why Does My Son Beg for More, More, More Screen Time?
Even with generous daily screen limits, our 9 year old with ADHD wants more — more TV,...
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The Bachelor Effect
Reminiscing about my bachelor days — and the frighteningly small amount of time I spent...
ADHD News & Research
DOE Appeals Ruling on Racial Bias in Special Education
The Department of Education has appealed a U.S. District Court ruling that says it...
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Q: When Will My Son Take Responsibility for His Education?
You’ve held your child’s hand for a long time, guiding him through life’s challenges and...
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Q: Should I Tell My Son That He Has A Motor Mouth?
Boys with ADHD don’t always have reliable social filters. If your son is prone to...
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Q: How Can My Son Control His Emotions on the Field?
Boys with ADHD struggle with emotional regulation, which can become a social burden when...
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Q: How Can I Teach My Son to Better Manage His Anger?
For many children with ADHD, there is only hot or cold — enraged or calm. And as they...
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Q: Do I Let My ADHD Teen Fail Out of College?
College students with ADHD are more likely than their colleagues to fail a course or drop...
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Happy Mather’s Day — Flaws and All
The experts tell us that we act as our kids’ external executive functions right through...
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“It’s Really OK to Get the Heck Off Stage.”
When my daughter retreated from the chorus concert after one and a half songs, I was not...
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Q: I Can’t Be Entertaining My Child Every Second This Summer!
Yes, kids with ADHD tend to crave constant stimulation. But that alone is not the reason...
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Someday, We’ll Look Back on This Fondly
ADHD manifests differently during each stage of childhood, and my kids are now squarely...
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Q: My Oppositional Tween Refuses His ADHD Medication!
A child with ADHD who is also oppositional and defiant may refuse to take his ADHD...
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Q: Is My Child’s Chronic Indecision Tied to ADHD?
My son agonizes over even inconsequential decisions, taking forever to consider his...
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Is 16 Too Old for a 504 Plan?
My high school junior was just diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
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Q: How Can I Help My Son Overcome Social Anxiety?
Social anxiety is common in boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who...
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Thoughts Escape Like Butterflies
When my husband fails to replace the shampoo, the soap, the towels, and even the whole...