Teens with ADHD
The Key to Reducing Teens’ Risky Behavior? It Might Be Medication Coverage
If your teen is skipping meds at night and on weekends, that may be more dangerous than...
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...
Caregiver Blogs
“‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay:’ What Emotionally Struggling Students Need to Hear”
“As I learned after years of suffering silently, it’s okay to not be okay. This mentality...
Natural Remedies for ADHD
Gamified Interventions for ADHD
Digital therapeutics may provide new ways to manage ADHD. My practice in St. Louis has...
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...
ADHD in Older Adults
ADHD and Age-Related Cognitive Changes: Known (and Unclear) Connections
Is ADHD a risk factor for developing mild cognitive impairment, cognitive decline, or...
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...
School Advocacy
Why Are We (Still) Failing Students with ADHD?
Greater understanding of ADHD today has not translated to enlightened classrooms acros...
Ask the Experts
Q: “What Mind Mapping and Study Apps for Students with ADHD Work Best?”
“Todoist, Otter AI, Brainly, and other study apps can help students with mind mapping,...
Clutter
Q: “How Can I Purge the Mountains of Childhood Memorabilia from My Home?”
“The first rule of dealing with childhood memorabilia: You are allowed to keep everything...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
How the DSM-5 Fails People with ADHD
DSM-5 ADHD criteria is flawed for various reasons: It overemphasizes attention deficits...
On-Demand Webinars
“Executive Function Strategies to Externalize Time, Memory, Motivation” [Video Replay & Podcast #479]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#479), download the slide...
Teens with ADHD
5 Life Skills Every Young Adult with ADHD Should (Eventually) Master
Your child doesn’t need to master every life skill imaginable before the age of 18. But...
Adult Blogs
5 Ways to Play Away ADHD Boredom
Fight big bad boredom with play! Connect with your inner “CHILD” to find pockets of fun...
Adult Blogs
“I Never Shut Up. Exercise and Therapy Helped with That.”
“My thoughtful and astute therapist introduced me to the idea that hyperactivity can be...
Family Travel & Holidays
The Best Interactive Museums for Neurodivergent Minds
Cultural spaces broaden our perspectives, celebrate innovation, and encourage...
Natural Remedies for ADHD
“Will Cannabis Ease My ADHD Symptoms?” ADDitude Readers Weigh In
The verdict on cannabis use with ADHD is mixed, according to a recent survey of ADDitude...
ADHD News & Research
Vyvanse Generics Approved by FDA
The FDA approval of generic versions of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) capsules...
Caregiver Blogs
“There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Slow’ or ‘Lazy’ Brain”
“Being open about the way my brain processes the world, I’ve noticed, encourages others...