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The ADHD Parent’s Guide to School Advocacy: Navigating Your Rights and Your Child’s Education

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Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center  Reviewed 10/20/2025 Published 10/27/2025Listen to understand, rather than to react. Understanding the Double Challenge Navigating the special education system is complex for any parent, but when you have ADHD yourself while advocating for your child with ADHD, the bureaucratic maze can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down your rights, … Read more

An explanation of bi-directional and unidirectional co-morbidity.

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In mental health, the terms unidirectional and bidirectional comorbidity describe how two or more disorders are related or influence one another over time. The distinction helps clinicians and researchers understand whether one condition causes or predisposes a person to another, or whether the relationship is reciprocal.

How U.S. Department of Education Changes Impact Children with ADHD: A National and Local Analysis

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Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center  Reviewed 10/19/2025 Published 10/20/2025Listen to understand, rather than to react. Executive Summary Recent mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education have effectively gutted the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), including the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), leaving potentially just one staffer in offices that … Read more

The Pre-Diagnosis Checklist: What to Document Before Your Child’s ADHD Assessment

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This guide provides a systematic approach to documenting your child’s behaviors, academic performance, and developmental history before an ADHD assessment. By tracking symptoms across home, school, and social settings, compiling medical history, and organizing previous interventions, you’ll give healthcare providers the comprehensive information they need for accurate diagnosis. Proper preparation ensures crucial details aren’t forgotten during appointments and helps your child receive appropriate support faster.

How to Make the Most of Your Telehealth Visit: A Guide for ADHD Patients and Caregivers

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Telehealth visits have revolutionized healthcare access, offering convenience and flexibility that can be particularly beneficial for individuals with ADHD. This comprehensive guide provides practical strategies to maximize the effectiveness of your virtual medical appointments, from pre-visit preparation to follow-up care. You’ll discover how to overcome common telehealth challenges, create an optimal environment for your consultation, and ensure clear communication with your healthcare provider. Whether you’re managing ADHD symptoms, coordinating care, or supporting a loved one, these evidence-based tips will help you navigate telehealth successfully and achieve better health outcomes.

Why Girls With ADHD Are Diagnosed 5 Years Later Than Boys (And What You’re Missing)

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Understanding this five-year diagnostic delay isn’t just an academic exercise; it’s vital for your well-being or the well-being of someone you know. Undiagnosed ADHD can lead to significant challenges, including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and academic underachievement. When you recognize the unique ways ADHD manifests in girls, you can advocate for early intervention, providing crucial support that can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. This knowledge is your power—it helps you see what’s been hidden in plain sight and take a crucial step toward finding solutions.

Do You Have a Treatment Monitoring Plan in Place for the New Year?

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Teachers of students with ADHD

David Rabiner, Ph.D.Research Professor Emeritus, Duke University 08/28/2025 Regardless of how a child’s ADHD is being treated, establishing an ongoing plan to monitor how well that treatment is working is very important. This is because children’s response to ADHD treatment often changes over time, and a strong initial treatment response offers no guarantee that treatment … Read more

Is Depression in the Genes? What You Need to Know

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If you’ve ever wondered, “Is depression in the genes?”—you’re not alone. Scientific research shows that your genetics can influence your risk of depression, but no single gene determines your fate. Instead, a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and personal factors shapes your mental health journey. This article unpacks the connection between genes and depression, highlighting what this means for you—especially if you or someone you care about also lives with ADHD. You’ll discover practical, evidence-based insights and resources to empower your next steps.

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