Is My Son’s School Wrong to Deny Him Accommodations?
My son takes an advanced placement class and does well on state tests, but he struggles...
ADHD in Women
"That Explains Everything!" Discovering My ADHD in Adulthood
"Many women with undiagnosed ADHD may cruise along until, as in my case, things start to...
Guest Blogs
“Confronting My Alcoholism and ADHD”
The distracting ADHD noise in my head was the same whether I was a success or a failure....
Guest Blogs
Return of the ADHD Symptoms
When we arrived home from vacation, Natalie morphed into Miss No-Impul...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
Your Complete ADHD Diagnosis and Testing Guide
A thorough ADHD diagnosis includes symptom tests and interviews, plus a through medical...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD and ADHD: The Polar Opposites That Are Not
Fidgety distractibility is a common sign of ADHD. It may also be a red flag for...
Support & Stories
Ari Emanuel on ADHD and Dyslexia
Co-CEO of William Morris Endeavor, Ari Emanuel is a Hollywood legend who inspired the Ari...
Health, Food & Nutrition
25 Smart Snacks for Growing ADHD Brains
ADHD medications sometimes curb kids' appetites so they don't eat all day, then arrive...
Ask the Experts
How Should My Daughter’s School Help Improve Her Working Memory?
"My nine-year-old is very verbal, but her written work is poor. She was recently tested...
Guest Blogs
“I Can’t Do This, Dad!”
The heartbreak one dad feels on seeing his daughter blame herself for academic challenges...
Homework & Studying
Turning It In Should Be the Easy Part of Homework, Right?
Even when they complete their homework, students with ADHD don't always remember to turn...
Types of ADHD & ADD
How ADD (Inattentive Type ADHD) Looks a Lot Like Learning Disabilities
Problems with organization, focus, and time management often point to inattentive-type...
Guest Blogs
“The Trouble with My Fail-Safe Coat”
Screwing up and disappointing others is so much a part of the everyday ADHD life...
Marriage
When Your Husband's ADHD Makes Him Act More Like Your Child
When a wife has to "mother" her husband or when one spouse feels ignored and unloved, the...
Guest Blogs
Reasons You’re a Great Mom
Parenting a child with ADHD presents challenges, and it's only fair that these...
ADHD Therapies
Play Therapy Techniques and Games to Try at Home
Many children best express and challenge themselves through play. Using games and...
Guest Blogs
When ‘Perfect’ Is No Good at All
Is your need for perfectionism affecting your pr...
Book Review: Late, Lost, and Unprepared
Ways to understand and help children with executive functionin...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
How Is ADHD Diagnosed?
When diagnosing ADHD, some symptoms are more obvious than others. But even if your child...
Brain Training
Brain Training to Treat ADHD Symptoms
Learn how to treat ADHD symptoms with neurofeedback, working memory training, and...