ADDitude for Professionals
ADHD in Adults Looks Different. Most Diagnostic Criteria Ignores This Fact.
ADHD in adults looks and acts different than ADHD in children, but clinicians’ diagnostic...
Symptom Tests
Executive Dysfunction Test: Symptoms in Adults with ADHD
Executive function deficit is not synonymous with ADHD, but its symptoms overlap in...
Meditation for ADHD
Your Child's Brain on Meditation
A parent's guide to using mindfulness meditation to strengthen a child's attention,...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
Fight, Flight, Freeze… or Fib?
What if your child’s lying is not evidence of a character flaw or disrespect? What if his...
Teens with ADHD
[ADHD Ages & Stages] Teens with ADHD Need Scaffolds and Structure
ADHD symptoms in teens may contribute to challenges in school when they collide with...
ADHD Symptoms in Children
Your Child’s ADHD Is an Iceberg
Attention deficit disorder is multi-faceted, far-reaching, and largely hidden. What...
Relationships
Are You Ready to Change? A Support Plan for Each Stage of ADHD Acceptance
Not all adults with ADHD need the same kind of support. To determine how best to assist...
The ADHD Brain
ADHD Neuroscience 101
An expert on attention deficit and learning disabilities talks about the biology behind...
Dyscalculia
The ADHD Symptoms That Complicate and Exacerbate a Math Learning Disability
Nearly a third of children with ADHD also have a math learning disability. These...
ADHD Myths & Facts
“I’m Smart, So I Should Be Able to Overpower ADHD. Right?”
High-IQ adults with ADHD seem to function well, but it comes at a high emotional cost....
ADDitude for Professionals
Menopause, Hormones & ADHD: What We Know, What Research is Needed
Menopause and ADHD – both associated with impaired cognitive functioning and emotional...
Ask the Experts
Are You Sure It's Attention Deficit?
All individuals who show hyperactivity, inattention, and/or impulsivity do not have ADHD....
Eating Disorders
How ADHD Contributes to Obesity in Children
Appetite loss is a common and well-known side effect of ADHD medications. But did you...
Executive Dysfunction
What’s the Link Between Executive Functions and ADHD?
"Can you explain how executive functions relate to ADHD? I've read a lot about them, but...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
When It’s Not Just ADHD: Symptoms of Comorbid Conditions
At least half of all people with ADHD also have a second condition — like learning...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
“Not Another Type of ADHD!”
Think you have ADHD, but the symptoms seem a little off? You could also be dealing with...
Learning Challenges
A Teacher’s Guide to NVLD: How to Support Students with Nonverbal Learning Disability
Nonverbal learning disability is probably not what you think it is. The learning...
ADDitude for Professionals
Driving with ADHD: Pumping the Brakes on Vehicle Safety Risks
Research confirms that ADHD is a significant risk factor for motor vehicle accidents and...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
After the ADHD Diagnosis: Experts Answer Your Top 10 Questions
After an ADHD diagnosis, most people have more questions than answers: Where do I find...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
The Building Blocks of a Good ADHD Diagnosis
Clinical interviews. Physical exams. Rating scales and teacher input. Learn how to get...