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Why Scorpios and Sagittarius Get More ADHD Diagnoses
The youngest students in each grade — typically those born in November and December — are up to two...
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Welcome to the No Judgment Zone! Read these essays, diary entries, and snapshots of daily life written by ADDitude readers who are parenting children with ADHD, living with adult ADHD, and all of the above.
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“All of the Reasons My Child Is Off Duty This Summer”
This summer vacation, I do hereby resolve that my child will do nothing boring. She will not read a...
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“Where Are All the ADHD Role Models?”
ADHD is embarrassing. And misunderstood. And hidden from view, for the most part. Famous people with...
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“Everything I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago”
Following my son’s ADHD diagnosis a decade ago, I felt lost, alone, and quite certain I could ‘fix’...
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“No More Begging for School Accommodations”
At our first college IEP meeting, Lee and I finally found a true treasure: a college counselor who...
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“Summer Survival Guide for Parents of Extreme Children”
Five strategies for really, truly enjoying your summer break with your child wh...
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“5 Reasons Why Extreme Kids Eat Lunch Alone”
When you raise an extreme child who has ADHD, you worry about whether your child will always be a...
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“Ritalin and Video Games Are Not the Problem”
Don't blame students who take ADHD medication for America's problem with gun violence. This latest...
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“Ritalin Is Not the Cause of School Gun Violence”
ADHD expert Dr. William Dodson fires back at the assertion by Oliver North that Ritalin use by young...
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“Little Miss Chatterbox”
Hyperactivity manifests differently in different people. In my daughter, it brings the gift of gab....
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“Should Your Child Attend His IEP Meeting?”
It depends. There are pros and cons. This in-the-know parent’s guide will help you decide whether to...
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“Mother Nature: The ADHD Therapy That Works Best”
Starting a garden was the therapy my son needed for his ADHD defiance and inattention. Something is...