Caregiver Blogs
“An Open Mind Leads to Amazing Opportunities and People Better Than You Imagined.”
“Throughout the college application process, I learned the importance of surrounding...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Weighted Blankets Help Kids with ADHD Sleep Longer, Better
Weighted blankets improve sleep in kids with ADHD, especially those between the ages of...
Ask the Experts
Q: “How Do I Cure My Son’s ‘Senioritis?'”
“Visiting the campuses of colleges that students want to attend motivates them to keep...
Getting Things Done
“A Cognitive Collaborator:” How Adults with ADHD Are Using ChatGPT
“ChatGPT can help us hash things out so that we feel more prepared, comfortable, and...
For Teachers
Q: “Is It Fair to Ignore Inappropriate Behaviors from Students with ADHD?”
“The reality is that there will always be some students who are going to need more or...
Caregiver Blogs
“Yes, You Really Do Belong in College”
“My advice to incoming college students with ADHD and learning differences: Don’t be...
Ask the Experts
Q: “Competitive Parents Make Me Question My Parenting Skills. How Can I Reclaim My Confidence?”
“Respond positively and honestly, and specifically focus on your child’s growth and...
Depression
How Undiagnosed ADHD Triggers Depression and Anxiety
“ADHD does not happen in a vacuum, and its effects are far more impairing when the...
For Teachers
The Good Behavior Game Is a Hit with Students — and Teachers
The Good Behavior Game is one of many classroom behavior interventions — backed by...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
An Open Conversation with Temple Grandin
The outspoken autism advocate credits neurodivergent thinkers for the world’s greatest...
ADHD in College
College Application Guide for Neurodivergent Students
The college application process can seem overwhelming but breaking tasks into smaller...
Natural Remedies for ADHD
Gamified Interventions for ADHD
Digital therapeutics may provide new ways to manage ADHD. My practice in St. Louis has...
Ask the Experts
Q: “How Should I Parent When ADHD Emotional Dysregulation Takes Over?”
“To help your daughter feel supported and less alone, actively listen, and show genuine...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Older Drivers with ADHD Have More Car Accidents
The risk of car accidents, traffic tickets, and hard-braking events is elevated among...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
What Is Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome?
Cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) – previously called “sluggish cognitive tempo”—...
Caregiver Blogs
“Students with Learning Differences Need Outspoken Champions”
People frequently ask me, “What does it take to help struggling kids thrive in school?” I...
Adult Blogs
“The Tower of Bottles in My Kitchen — and More Proof of Creative ADHD Problem-Solving”
“So if you see a tower of stacked vitamin and prescription bottles in the middle of my...
On-Demand Parenting Webinars
“Parenting Styles That Work for Neurodivergent Children” [Video Replay & Podcast #481]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#481), download the slide...
School Advocacy
Why Are We (Still) Failing Students with ADHD?
Greater understanding of ADHD today has not translated to enlightened classrooms acros...
On-Demand Webinars
Live Webinar on December 5: Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome: A Distinct Kind of Inattention
Register below for this webinar on cognitive disengagement syndrome on Tuesday, December...