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Dear ADDitude: What Testing Should I Request?
"What specific academic testing (if any) should I request for my daughter, who has...
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Q: “Should I Let My Teen Pull All Nighters?”
All nighters are unhealthy for ADHD brains that need sleep, right? Not necessarily. If...
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Q: “Will My ADHD Introvert Be Lonely and Isolated in High School?”
Some children and teens with ADHD are perfectly happy on their own. But will introverted...
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Q: “When I Check Homework and Schedules, My Teen Calls Me a Nag!”
When I check homework assignments or activities in her calendar, my ADHD teen says I’m...
Guest Blogs
Personal Hygiene Tips for ADHD Brains (and Bodies)
Self-care routines are boring. Try these personal hygiene and grooming hacks for greater...
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Q: “Why Does My Child Procrastinate?”
Do you know why your child procrastinates? Time blindness, disorganization, executive...
ADHD News & Research
Specialized CBT Program May Help College Students with ADHD
A specially designed cognitive-behavioral program called ACCESS may help young adults...
ADHD News & Research
AAP: The Best Toys Don’t Require Batteries
Your child is begging for a tablet. But you shudder to break the bank on a device, no...
Guest Blogs
Your Cure for Overdue Books, Library Late Fees, and ADHD (OK, 2 Out of 3)
Has paying fees for lost and overdue books become your family's library tradition? Take...
Guest Blogs
Mindful Parenting for ADHD
Mark Bertin, mindfulness experts, explores mindful parenting of children with ADHD in ...
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Worried Father, Troubled Daughter
"My daughter, who has ADHD, has been experimenting with drugs and engaging in risky...
ADDitude for Professionals
OPCs for ADHD? How This Antioxidant Improves Cognitive Function
Antioxidants promise and deliver many health benefits — including improved brain activity...
Teens with ADHD
Plan. Trust. Hug. Your Mantra for Raising a Tween with ADHD
Parents worry that adolescence will introduce more turbulence, drama, and challenges to...
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Q: “Where Do I Start?!? How to Organize and Initiate a Big Project”
For students with ADHD, long-term projects can be daunting and frustrating. Here, learn...
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Q: “My Teen Has Poor Time Management Skills. How Can I Help Her ‘See’ Time?”
Poor time management is a common problem for children and teens with ADHD. The best way...
Caregiver Blogs
“To My Kids: A Love Letter from Your Scatterbrained, Unpredictable, Truly Lucky Mom”
“My executive functions may fall short, but I exceed at keeping it real, adding a bit of...
Caregiver Blogs
“3 Productivity A-Has for Teens with ADHD”
Many teens with ADHD lose productivity due to procrastination, distractions, time...
Guest Blogs
The Three R’s for Ruling Your ADHD
Individuals with ADHD need rituals, routines, and rewards (like watching "Sex and the...
ADHD News & Research
Internet Addiction May Indicate Other Mental Health Problems
Adults who spend an unhealthy amount of time online are more likely to demonstrate...
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“I Have a Student Who Is Too Stressed to Learn”
Learning and stress go hand-in-hand in children with ADHD. Here are some tips for...