Teens with ADHD
Q: “How Do I Help My Teen Make Better Decisions?”
“When you find yourself longing to tell your teen what to do, stop.” Learn how and when to coach your...
Marriage
Announcing a Divorce: How to Talk to Highly Emotional Kids
Sharing the news of your plans to divorce with emotional kids can be uniquely challenging. Here, an...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
An Open Conversation with Temple Grandin
The outspoken autism advocate credits neurodivergent thinkers for the world’s greatest...
IEPs & 504 Plans
Engaging Latinx Parents: An IEP Meeting Checklist for Educators
Language and cultural barriers can prevent some caregivers from understanding and participating in...
ADHD in College
College Application Guide for Neurodivergent Students
The college application process can seem overwhelming but breaking tasks into smaller steps using...
Natural Remedies for ADHD
Gamified Interventions for ADHD
Digital therapeutics may provide new ways to manage ADHD. My practice in St. Louis has seen firsthand...
ADDitude for Professionals
“Who Influenced You?” ADHD Pioneers Trace Their Greatest Inspirations
As ADDitude celebrates 25 years, we highlight the tireless work of pioneers and leaders in the field...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
What Is Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome?
Cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) – previously called “sluggish cognitive tempo”— describes a...
ADHD in Older Adults
ADHD and Age-Related Cognitive Changes: Known (and Unclear) Connections
Is ADHD a risk factor for developing mild cognitive impairment, cognitive decline, or dementia? Here,...
ADHD Diagnosis in Adults
First-Ever Adult ADHD Guidelines Forthcoming
ADHD diagnosis and treatment guidelines for adults in the U.S. will be published in 2024, says APSARD...
ADHD Myths & Facts
The Ongoing Work of Normalizing ADHD in BIPOC Communities
In communities of color, many caregivers still believe that ADHD is over-diagnosed, and that...
School Advocacy
Why Are We (Still) Failing Students with ADHD?
Greater understanding of ADHD today has not translated to enlightened classrooms acros...
Stop Procrastinating
Walking the Walk: The ADHD Advice That Experts Heed
Five therapists and educators share the ADHD advice that they follow in their personal and...
Home Organization
Q: “What Will It Take for My Home to Stay Organized Forever?! (Or At Least for a While Longer?)”
If you truly want to get and stay organized so you can reclaim your home and your time, the solution...
ADHD Myths & Facts
ADDitude Readers Take a Stab at Renaming ADHD
Many terms have been used to describe what we call ADHD today. Is there an even better name to...