Teens with ADHD TikTok Tics: What’s Causing a Surge in Tic Disorders Among Teens? Some experts blame social media for triggering or contributing to a new onset of tic-like symptoms in...
School Advocacy Stories of 2e Students Seeking Support Twice exceptional students are both gifted and challenged; they are also likely to remain undiagnosed...
ADHD News & Research Survey: ADHD Prescriptions, Medication Use Jump Among Teens ADHD prescriptions and medication use by adolescents is on the rise, according to a 2022 survey of...
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 to understand...
School & Learning 5 ADHD Roadblocks That Undermine Academic Achievement — and How to Help Solutions to common ADHD-related school challenges — from getting started and planning ahead to...
Ask the Experts Q: “Are My Child’s Unresponsive Teachers Following Her IEP?” “To improve communication with teachers, ask guided questions about how IEP accommodations are...
“How to Teach Self-Regulation and Executive Function Skills for Independent Living” [Video Replay & Podcast #445] Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#445), download the slide presentation, and...
Caregiver Blogs “How I Came to Terms with My Autistic Child’s Crisis” “In the aftermath of my child’s crisis, I yearned for a neat and tidy ending — to put a bow on...
Self Esteem Q: “How Do I Respond When My Child Says: ‘I Feel Fat?’” “Your goal is to shift your child’s mindset – and perhaps even your own – around size and body image....
Eating Disorders Eating Disorders in Teens with ADHD: Red Flags and Recovery Steps Teens with ADHD are at elevated risk for eating disorders, and vice versa. Unhealthy body ideals,...
Executive Functions 7 Executive Functioning Deficits That Deflate Motivation for Teens with ADHD Executive dysfunction causes problems with planning, organizing, prioritizing, and sticking to a...
Ask the Experts Q: “How Do I Convince My Teen to Use a Daily Planner for Time Management?” “Instead of focusing on using a daily planner, find a time-management system or strategy that feels...
Rewards & Consequences Q: “What Rewards Will Motivate Good Behavior from My Child?” For many children with ADHD, rewards for good behavior are only motivating if they are new,...
ADHD News & Research Study: ADHD Symptom Severity Linked to School Behavior Problems Severe ADHD symptoms in students is linked to school behavior problems, including expulsions,...
Caregiver Blogs “The Day My Hyperactive Toddler Aced His ADHD Test” “Kip grabbed two mugs, kicked the cupboard door shut with a bang, and turned without looking. He...