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Read the latest information about attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and related neurological conditions including depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, learning disabilities, and more. Prepared specifically for ADHD professionals, educators, and clinicians.
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DESR: Why Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation is Central to ADHD (and Largely Overlooked)
DESR, or deficient emotional self-regulation, is a core facet of ADHD that carries significant...
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We Need to Talk About ADHD Stigma in BIPOC Communities
Battling stigma is nothing new in the ADHD community. In Black and other marginalized communities, it...
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ADHD in Older Adults: Distinct Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations
Older adults have unique needs and characteristics – including age-related cognitive changes,...
Guest Blogs
“I’m a Music Industry Professional with ADHD and Dyslexia. I Say It’s Time to Make Space for Neurodiversity.”
"Neurodiverse individuals flourish when colleagues understand their talents and play to their...
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When OCD and ADHD Coexist: Symptom Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment
OCD and ADHD are distinct but also comorbid disorders that can share similar symptoms, behaviors, and...
Bipolar Disorder
The Physician’s Guide for Distinguishing Bipolar Disorder and ADHD
Approximately 20 percent of people with ADHD also suffer from bipolar disorder, a serious mental...
Managing Treatment
Special Report: How You Are Treating ADHD or ADD Today
There are more treatment options available for ADHD than ever before. Which ones are people using,...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
How ADHD Ignites Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
For people with ADHD or ADD, rejection sensitive dysphoria can mean extreme emotional sensitivity and...
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Why We Must Achieve Equitable ADHD Care for African American and Latinx Children
Inadequate ADHD interventions for Black and Latinx children is a multifactorial problem – the result...
Brain Training
Brain Training for ADHD: What Is It? Does It Work?
Unsure what constitutes ADHD brain training? You’re not alone — this alternative treatment means...
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3 Rules for Evaluating and Treating ADHD in People Over 50
ADHD is often overlooked or misdiagnosed in older adults, whose symptoms may be mistaken for — or...
ADHD News & Research
Research: Celiac Disease May Be Linked to ADHD
Celiac disease may be connected to ADHD, according to studies analyzed as part of a systematic review...
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Study: Up to Two-Thirds of Children with ADHD Have Used Alternative Therapies
The most-used alternative therapies included nutrition modifications, natural products, and mind-body...
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Study: Emotional Dysregulation Improved with ADHD Medication Use
Stimulant and non-stimulant medications for ADHD may also help adults regulate unwanted emotional...
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CPTSD Named New Diagnosis Category for Complex Trauma
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is now recognized as a sibling diagnosis for PTSD in...