Dyslexia
On Overcoming Dyslexia — and ADHD
Dr. Edward Hallowell, renowned expert on ADHD, shares his inspiring personal journey...
Do I Have ADD? Diagnosis & Next Steps
You've Got ADHD — Now What?
Just diagnosed with ADHD? The next step is to figure out your treatment options — which...
What Causes ADHD?
Are Everyday Toxins Causing ADHD?
With diagnoses of attention deficit, autism, and learning disabilities on the rise,...
Anxiety
The Heartbreak of Childhood Anxiety
A child suffering from ADHD and anxiety may find relief with cognitive behavioral...
Accommodations
Twice the Challenge: Getting the Right Diagnosis
The signs and symptoms of learning disabilities are too often mistaken for ADHD in...
Emotions & Shame
Writing a New Chapter
Once her youngest child left home, successful screenwriter Sally Harris, decided to get...
Support & Stories
Singing a New Tune
Despite setbacks, Bob Carney is enjoying happiness and freedom for the first...
ADHD Diagnosis in Kids
Does My Child Have ADHD? A Parent’s Guide to Symptom Diagnosis & Treatment
A parent's guide to determining whether your child has ADHD and what treatment is best:...
Depression
How to Help a Child with Both ADHD and Mood Disorder
Many children are diagnosed with depression after learning they have ADHD. Here's how to...
Hypersensitivity
Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Sticky!
Melting down from sensory overload or scrambling for stimulation, many kids with ADHD...
Anxiety
When Your Daughter's Worry Is Something More
"Young girls often cannot identify their feelings. Anxiety might be felt as jitteriness,...
Auditory Processing Disorder
How to Treat Auditory Processing Disorder
Children and adults alike may struggle with the comprehension, communication, and focus...
Oppositional Behavior
Back From the Brink: Two Families' Stories of Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a serious, family-straining condition often...
Meltdowns & Anger
How to Engineer Better Environments for a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD
A common partner to ADHD, sensory processing disorder can cause children to feel...
ADHD Statistics
Is Europe Doing a Better Job of Treating ADHD Than the U.S.?
Previously, there was a huge stigma attached to ADHD in Europe. Several advocate groups...
ADHD Treatment Options
ADHD Care Coordination: What Does an Effective, Efficient Treatment Team Look Like?
Beyond medication and behavioral therapy, children with ADHD need a well-coordinated...
Learning Challenges
Dear ADDitude: Will My Dyslexic Child Ever Read for Fun?
"My daughter has been diagnosed with dyslexia. Motivating her to read during the school...
Choosing Professionals
Use This Checklist to Assess ADHD Doctors and Clinicians
8 questions about ADHD to ask any prospective physician, psychologist, neurologist, or...
Can We Treat ADHD Naturally?
How a “Sensory Diet” Helps My Child with Sensory Processing Disorder
My daughter, who has ADHD and sensory processing disorder, struggles to focus, do her...
Dyslexia
Gavin Newsom: Electing to Make the Most of Dyslexia
The Governor of California and former mayor of San Francisco struggled with dyslexia, but...