ADHD News & Research
Report Probes Overdose Deaths Among Teens on ADHD Medication
Nearly 40% of youths who had died of an overdose on stimulant medication had received a prescription...
treating teens
Guest Blogs
“New Semester, New Start: 3 Quick Tips for College Students with ADHD”
Kick off your new semester right by following these steps for college students with ADHD who are...
The Decision to Medicate
Is the Zombie Effect Real? Stimulant Tolerance?
Saying yes to medication is a complicated and nuanced decision for parents. But in most cases,...
Webinars & Podcasts
“Help for College Students with ADHD: A Parent’s Guide to Improving Outcomes” [Video Replay & Podcast #371]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#371), download the slide presentation, and...
ADHD News & Research
Stimulant Misuse High in College, Especially Among Males and Students with ADHD
A third of college students reported misuse of prescription stimulants, with a significantly higher...
Bedtime & Sleep
Sleep Problems in Teens with ADHD: Causes and Solutions
Sleeping problems in teens with ADHD are common — and exhausting. The negative outcomes of poor sleep...
Teens with ADHD
How Parents Can Facilitate Sex-Ed for Teens with ADHD
"Having 'the talk' — ideally, ongoing talks — is critical to our differently-wired teens’ well-being....
ADHD in College
How Can We Improve Outcomes for College Students with ADHD?
College students with ADHD face unique challenges — increased academic and social demands; diminished...
School Advocacy
Your Teen’s Learning Goals Need Reassessment and Refinement Now
Learning goals for teens with ADHD should — and will — shift after the pandemic. Adjust expectations...
Webinars & Podcasts
“ADHD Ages & Stages Part 2: Common Challenges and Practical Strategies for Teens and Young Adults with ADHD” [Video Replay & Podcast #373]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#373), download the slide presentation, and...
ADHD in Girls
ADHD and Self-Harm: How to Help the Girls Who Suffer Most
Research shows that girls with ADHD are at greater risk for self-harm, unplanned pregnancies,...
Teens with ADHD
Q: My Teen Is Increasingly Isolated. How Can I Help Foster Social Connections?
The social lives of teens can be dizzying, often fraught with drama, and yet critical to personal...