ADHD in Boys
Does Your Son Hide in the Safe Social Confines of Gaming?
Social anxiety walks alongside ADHD for many boys who take refuge in the virtual world of...
Executive Dysfunction
What Parents Misunderstand About Executive Function
A 7-year-old with ADHD has the executive functioning skills of a 4- or 5-year-old. A...
ADHD in Boys
10 Hard (But Essential) Truths for Dads of Boys with ADHD
It's not uncommon for dads with ADHD to come down hard on their sons with ADHD. It's...
Teens with ADHD
Good Comebacks (and Even Better ADHD Explanations) for Teens
Teens with ADHD need matter-of-fact ways to explain — to themselves and others — the...
ADHD/LD Camps
6 Essential Summer Camp Criteria for Kids with ADHD
Before registering your child for summer day or overnight camp, ask these six questions...
Making Friends
The Social Executive Function Skills That Elude Kids with ADHD
Children and teens with ADHD may lose friends because of deficits in social executive...
Talking About ADHD
Bring This Article to Your Next Family Gathering
Do you field unsolicited advice from judgmental family members and friends who don't...
ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast
Podcast Episode #265: “Having the Talk: How to Explain ADHD to Your Child, Family, and Friends” with Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW
Tune in to listen as Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, provides empathetic, practical ways to talk...
Guest Blogs
“Why My ADHD Summer Camp Is Sold Out This Year”
For 6 weeks this summer, families across the country will send their boys to Margate, New...
ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast
“The Social Lives of Boys with ADHD: Why Traditional Therapy and Social Skills Groups Rarely Work”[podcast episode #249]
Tune in to hear Ryan Wexelblatt describe the challenges he encounters most often in his...
Could ADHD Medication Help My Child?
Q: My Husband is Opposed to Medicating Our Son for ADHD
Is ADHD medication safe? The short answer is yes. But, still, the decision to medicate is...
Guest Blogs
Hovering at Home: How Parents Threaten Executive Function Development
Picture your child with ADHD moving through their classes during a typical (pre-COVID)...
ADHD in Boys
5 Pieces of ADHD Advice Every Parent Should Hear
The ADHD advice that every parent should hear: Adjust your expectations based on...
ADHD in Boys
The Top 10 Manifestations of ADHD in Boys
The signature symptoms of ADHD in boys are not hyperactivity and impulsivity. Especially...
On-Demand Parenting Webinars
Free Webinar Replay: The Social Lives of Boys with ADHD
In this hour long webinar on demand, learn about alternatives to typical therapy and...
Webinars & Podcasts
“Raising Socially Smart Tweens & Teens” with ADHD Dude Ryan Wexelblatt [Video Replay and Podcast #390]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#390), download the slide...
Webinars & Podcasts
Free Webinar Replay: How to Best Explain ADHD
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#265), and download the slide...
ADHD in Boys
Discord Chats and Xbox Games Alone Will Not Sustain Your Son’s Friendships
Most boys with ADHD do not think much about their social relationships outside of school...
ADHD in Boys
Mothers and Fathers Misunderstand ADHD in Different Ways. Here’s How.
No, your son with ADHD is not lazy. Or careless. Or lacking empathy. And, no, talk...
Ask the Experts
Q: Do My Child’s Poor Social Skills Suggest Autism?
The social skills challenges associated with autism are oftentimes unique and...