ADHD News & Research
Drop in Special Ed Students, New Findings on Teaching Methods
A weekly roundup of news headlines from across the attention deficit and learning...
Guest Blogs
“How to Use Declarative Language to Build Skills and Self-Confidence in Kids with ADHD.”
“Awesome job!” “You’re so smart.” These may sound like glowing compliments to you, but to...
IEPs & 504 Plans
How to Get an IEP: Step 7 – Prepare for the IEP Meeting
How should I prepare for the IEP meeting with my child's school? How can I increase the...
Ask the Experts
ADHD Couple Constantly Fights Over Clutter
"My husband and I fight constantly about what to get rid of and what to keep. Any su...
Guest Blogs
The Clarinet Diaries: Who Says ADHD Kids Won’t Practice?
Getting my ADHD child to practice her musical instrument took a passion for the clarinet...
Ask the Experts
When Can My Child Self-Administer Medication?
Teach your child to responsibly take ADHD medicine on his own. Here are...
Time & Productivity
Sometimes, an Old-Fashioned Planner Is Best
Digital apps don't work for everyone. Here, three ADDitude readers test out a popular day...
ADHD News & Research
Brain Training Games’ Efficacy Claims Called Into Question
Do brain training programs actually work to improve memory and cognition? The scientific...
Ask the Experts
Q: “Can We Adapt the Pomodoro Technique for My Teen with ADHD?”
The Pomodoro Technique for time management breaks up work into 25-minute chunks. For kids...
Ask the Experts
Teens and Alcohol
A guide for parents whose teenagers with attention deficit disorder may be drinking...
ADDitude for Professionals
OPCs for ADHD? How This Antioxidant Improves Cognitive Function
Antioxidants promise and deliver many health benefits — including improved brain activity...
Guest Blogs
A Better Brain: Neurofeedback in Your Living Room
A new application may help kids increase attention and reduce impulsivity by playing a...
Guest Blogs
“Please Tell Me I’m Not the Only Parent Who…”
…arrives with 90% of what we need …thinks everyone else is glaring at us for being late...
Guest Blogs
Analyze This
Why adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder should consider writing therapy...
Guest Blogs
“Learning to Respect (My Own) Authority”
After a childhood of punishments and putdowns, I know what kind of parent I don't want to...
Guest Blogs
“I Am More Than Just Okay”
I grew up different — with learning disabilities and challenges that might deflate and...
Guest Blogs
Book Review: ‘Learning to Feel Good and Stay Cool’
ADDitude reviews an invaluable tool for helping kids with ADHD manage stron...
Guest Blogs
Music Is Magic: 9 Hacks to “Beat” ADHD Symptoms
“In my clinical experience with adults with ADHD, I’ve seen first-hand how music helps...
Teens with ADHD
Q: My Teen Is Grieving a Huge Loss—Quietly
Following the death of a loved one, aid your adolescent in the grief and recovery process...
ADHD News & Research
Research: Physical Exercise Is the Most Effective Natural Treatment for ADHD — and Severely Underutilized
A new meta-analysis shows that physical exercise is the most effective natural treatment...