Brain Training
Boost Your Brain Waves: 6 Brain Training Therapies for ADHD
These brain-boosting treatments — electrotherapy stimulation, low-energy neurofeedback,...
Guest Blogs
Real IEP Accommodations That Really Work
ADDitude readers share the school accommodations — plus crafty IEP tips and tricks — that...
Teens with ADHD
Don't Freak Out! And 13 More Rules for Navigating Teen Behavior Challenges
Too strict. Or, too wishy-washy. Lecturing constantly. Or hardly communicating....
Ask the Experts
Do IEPs Cover Executive-Function Problems?
"The school psychologist told me that an IEP doesn't cover my daughter's...
Guest Blogs
A Bit of Ancient Greek Wisdom for Anyone with ADHD
I dare say Aristotle didn't have an ADHD brain. But across those dusty eons, he has...
Ask the Experts
How Should My Daughter’s School Help Improve Her Working Memory?
"My nine-year-old is very verbal, but her written work is poor. She was recently tested...
Guest Blogs
“He Knew the Rules: No Drinking and No Parties…”
I left my ADHD son home alone and trusted him not to use drugs or alcohol. I should have...
Organization
The Messy Student's Guide to Organization
Chaotic desk? Forgotten homework? Missed deadlines? Your child needs these ADHD...
For Teachers
Easily Distracted? How to Tune Out Distractions & Focus on School
Children with ADHD experience a lower level of brain arousal, which means they are easily...
Guest Blogs
“It’s Time to Talk, Son: ADHD and Alcohol”
My ADHD son just turned 21 and promptly spent all of his birthday money on alcohol. I...
Types of ADHD & ADD
How ADD (Inattentive Type ADHD) Looks a Lot Like Learning Disabilities
Problems with organization, focus, and time management often point to inattentive-type...
Guest Blogs
ADHD Lessons from the Appalachian Trail
Hiking through the wilderness for four days tested my ADHD-management skills in a million...
Ask the Experts
Should Your Medication Cause Mood Fluctuations?
"The ADHD stimulant I am taking controls my temper and helps me feel less overwhelmed....
Guest Blogs
When ‘Perfect’ Is No Good at All
Is your need for perfectionism affecting your pr...
Book Review: Late, Lost, and Unprepared
Ways to understand and help children with executive functionin...
Teens with ADHD
Inside Your Teen’s ADHD Mind
“Adolescent boys with ADHD are their own worst enemies because they refuse to ask for...
What Causes ADHD?
Is ADHD Genetic? Yes and No
What causes ADHD? Is it a genetic or hereditary condition? Influenced by culture and...
Brain Training and Green Time for ADHD
Research shows that alternative treatments for ADHD might help improve focus and memory....
ADHD in Girls
Why ADHD in Girls Is Often Overlooked
Are we neglecting our distracted daughters? Studies show that ADHD symptoms are not only...
Learning Challenges
“How Our Teen Became His Own Best Advocate”
It takes a village to make sure children and teens with ADHD get the support they need to...