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...
Webinar Q&As
Answers to the questions asked most frequently during ADDitude’s free weekly webinars about diagnosing, treating, and thriving with ADHD and comorbid conditions.
Treating Your Child
8 Vital Questions About ADHD Medications for Children
Top questions and concerns from ADDitude readers about ADHD medication in children — from side...
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...
Stop Procrastinating
What Causes Procrastination? And What Causes It to Stop?
What causes procrastination? Overwhelm, perfectionism, lack of clarity, and other reasons contribute...
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Top Emotion Regulation Difficulties for Youth with ADHD
Emotion regulation difficulties in youth with ADHD range from irritability to DMDD. Here, caregivers...
What Causes ADHD?
The Lifestyle Factors That Ease — and Worsen — ADHD Symptoms in Children
What helps ADHD in children? What worsens symptoms? Lifestyle and environmental factors — from diet,...
Natural Treatments
Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep: Which Natural Treatments Help Kids with ADHD?
Natural treatments for ADHD include mindfulness, sleep, nutrition, and behavior training. But how do...
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
Meet the Teacher: 5 Ways to Improve Back-to-School Communication
When should I communicate with my child’s teacher about their ADHD? What if I can’t secure an IEP or...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
Demystify Maladaptive Daydreaming with These 6 Q&As
How prevalent is maladaptive daydreaming? Is it a trauma response? What are the potential treatment...
ADHD Treatment Options
Considering Collaborative Care? Here Are 5 Commonly Asked Questions
Collaborative care models may offer a more efficient and effective way to diagnose and treat ADHD in...
Relationships
How to Respond to Gaslighting — In Your Relationship and In Yourself
Can individuals with ADHD be gaslighters? How do you know when love bombing becomes toxic? Uncover...
Self Esteem
Resilience Begins Here
“If there’s an ocean of inadequacy, there must be islands of competence.” Celebrate your child’s...