Teens with ADHD
Time Management for Teens: “Scheduling is Power”
Teens have a lot to juggle between school and activities, but it can be made even more difficult if...
Teens with ADHD
Why Teens Stop Trying — and Achieving — at School
The quest for adolescent independence pushes many teens (especially boys with ADHD) away from school...
ADHD in College
The College Transition Program That Is Changing Lives
A new program tailored for college students with ADHD improves their chances of thriving...
Teens with ADHD
"I Think I Hate My Teenager"
Guilt, anger, and grief are natural responses to raising a child with special needs. Take care of...
Teens with ADHD
The Social Media Guide for Teens
Judging and preaching simply don't work. Instead, challenge your teen with ADHD to use social media...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
The Damaging Effects of Cannabis on the ADHD Brain
Cannabis use has grown in popularity among people with ADHD, some of whom report that marijuana helps...
Schedules & Routines
Stick to the Plan! How to Cement Your Child’s New Home Learning Routines
“Why can’t you stick to the plan?” For children with ADHD, the answer is multi-faceted: Transitioning...
Teens with ADHD
A Quarantine Well Spent: How to Foster Teen Independence During This Time at Home
High school seniors around the world are mourning the loss of final athletic competitions, social...
Ask the Experts
Q: My Son Pushes Teasing and Joking Too Far
Children with ADHD often lack perspective-taking skills — that is, seeing things from another...
ADHD in College
The College Survival Guide for Students with ADHD
ADHD and college — it is a formidable combination. It means continued executive dysfunction, but with...
Teens with ADHD
ADHD Symptoms in Teens: Your Guide to Warning Signs & Treatments for Adolescents
With its mood swings and hormonal changes, adolescence also brings new and unnerving ADHD symptoms in...
ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast
Listen to “How to Become an Executive Function Detective at School and at Home” with Maureen Bechard, M.S., and Karen Huberty, M.Ed.
Tune in to listen as Maureen Bechard, M.S., and Karen Huberty, M.Ed., teach parents how to pinpoint...
ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast
Listen to “Marijuana and the ADHD Brain: How to Identify and Treat Cannabis Use Disorder” with Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D.
Tune in to listen as Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., discusses the effects of marijuana on the developing...
Ask the Experts
Q: How Can I Teach My Teen to Ask for Help and Persevere at School?
Asking for help is a learned skill. Teens with ADHD often don't want to draw more attention or...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Adolescent Health Risks Associated with ADHD Go Unmonitored by Doctors
The health risks facing adolescents with ADHD — teen pregnancy, unsafe driving, medication diversion,...