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Make Grounding More Effective
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ADHD Meds for Nursing Moms: Is It Safe?
Thinking about breastfeeding while on ADHD medication? Use this safety scale to determine...
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After-Effects of the Anxiety Weasel at the Wheel
I’m always on guard for anxiety attacks, but they sneak up on ...
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Taking a Long Vacation from Public School Was the Smartest Thing I Ever Did
I was a parent’s (and teacher’s) worst nightmare, but, with the freedom of homeschooling,...
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Label My Child? Yes, Please.
I understand why some parents fear and avoid the ADHD label, but for my family it’s...
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What’s Your Bag?
I store loads of stuff in bags, forget what’s in there, only to be surprised when I...
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The Attention Deficit Trap
A dysfunctional wife, mother, and writer, who occasionally puts her keys in the...
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Chin Up, Moms! Things Can Really Change for the Better!
I never thought that some of my son’s sleepover struggles would just —poof—disappear. But...
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Third Time’s the Charm
There’s an art to getting out the door and staying married—and I discovered it. Or, I...
ADHD News & Research
Context Matters: How Work Environment Helps to Manage (or Exacerbate) ADHD Symptoms
High-stress, challenging, or rewarding jobs may help adults with ADHD control their most...
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ADHD Medication May Lower Risk of Children’s Dangerous Behaviors
ADHD medications have long been shown to help with the symptoms of ADHD. Now, a new study...
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Benefits of Omega-3s Called Into Question
Existing studies linking omega-3 fatty acids to improved symptoms of ADHD are...
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Department of Education Issues Letter Demanding Schools Support Students with ADHD
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) sent a letter telling...
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Play Therapy Helps Children with ADHD Build Social Skills
Kids with ADHD who struggle to make and keep friends might benefit from play therapy with...
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New Study: ADHD Medications Don’t Improve Homework Speed, Results
A small study suggests that stimulant medications used to treat ADHD do not always help...
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Study: Low IQ Scores Do Not Reflect Low Intelligence in Adults with ADHD
Adults with ADHD test just as well as their peers on measures of IQ — once working memory...
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Sleep Interventions May Improve ADHD Symptoms in Children
A small study found that children who undergo doctor-guided “sleep hygiene” interventions...
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Dear ADDitude: Shouldn’t My Child’s IEP Go Both Ways?
"My son's IEP is one-sided. He's required to complete a certain percent of work by...
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Dear ADDitude: Can the School Expel My Child for ADHD Behaviors?
"After expelling my child for poor behavior, his principal told me, 'This behavior was...