Study Finds ADHD Meds Don’t Affect Brain Size
Research confirms safety and efficacy of ADHD medications on...
Sleep Disorders
Sleep, Interrupted: The ADHD-Insomnia Link in Children
Does your child always seem tired? Restless at night? If so, then you might be noticing...
Depression
Is Your Child Depressed?
Depression isn't unusual in children with ADHD—and it's more serious than feeling a...
Support & Stories
Worth the Wait
Carolyn O'Neal cried when she was diagnosed with ADD at age 53 — until the news turned...
Emotions & Shame
You Will Regret This Later. So Why Are You Doing It?
Impulsivity is equal parts exhilarating and dangerous. When this ADHD symptom leads to...
Sensory Processing Disorder
“My Socks Feel Weird!” Morning Help for the Highly Sensitive Child
Do you have a highly sensitive child? 6 ways to create an environment, a routine, and...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
Why ADHD Is a “Fuzzy Diagnosis”
ADHD rarely travels alone. The vast majority of people with attention deficit also have...
Dyscalculia
When Math Just Doesn’t Add Up: Understanding Dyscalculia
Learning disabilities specifically related to math are called dyscalculia. Signs include...
Learning Disabilities
How to Look for an ADHD/LD Overlap
Think it's attention deficit holding your child back in school? It may be time to think...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
My Child's Doctor Got It Wrong
I was sure my son had ADHD — until I found out, much later, that he didn't. Here's why...
Diagnosing LD
Learning Disabilities Aren’t Just for Kids
It may not be ADHD that makes reading, writing, or math difficult — a learning disability...
Dyslexia
“How the Whole World Missed My Dyslexia, Except Me”
For the better part of 40 years, my dyslexia set me apart — and not in a good way. Here's...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The Truth About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD is largely misunderstood and commonly difficult to manage. Symptom control is only...
Tourette's Syndrome
What a Chronic Tic Disorder Looks Like
Twitching, grunting, or blinking? It's possible you or your child has a tic disorder...
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Overview of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: Types, Treatments & ADHD Links
Body-focused repetitive behaviors include trichotillomania (hair pulling), excoriation...
Sensory Processing Disorder
When a Sensory Sensitivity Throws Your Child Out of Sync
Sensory processing disorder, or SPD, is often missed — particularly when ADHD is...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism and ADHD: The Complete Playbook for Social Challenges
Understanding key differences between the social challenges of ADHD and autism is often...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
When to Consider Medical Supports for Autism
Non-medical interventions are the best choice for treating autism. But sometimes,...
Now I Understand
My son's ADD diagnosis inspired me to examine my own fears and preconceptions, seek a...
ADHD Diagnosis in Kids
"What's Wrong with My Child?"
The answer to this question is more nuanced and complicated than most parents expect....