Parenting
If one or both have ADHD, is there a reason to not have children? (No!)
The decision to have children is a personal one that should be based on a variety of factors. For people with ADHD, there are several considerations that should be taken into account before making this decision.
Choosing a camp for your child at the last minute can be challenging but not impossible. Here are some tips:
I hope this helps you find a great camp for your child!
Tricks to Read a Book From Cover to Cover
For individuals with ADHD, reading can be challenging. Here are some tips.
Parent training to improve health behaviors in children with ADHD
While the adverse impact of ADHD on children’s academic, behavioral, and social functioning is widely known, there is less awareness that ADHD is also associated with suboptimal health behaviors such as reduced physical activity, sleep difficulties, and elevated screen time.
The Impact of Micronutrient Supplementation on ADHD in Children.
Children with ADHD are more likely than peers to be deficient in levels of certain minerals and fatty acids.
COVID-19 pandemic: Helping young children and parents transition back to school (English/Spanish)
Transitioning back to early childhood programs or school— or starting them for the first time—can create extra challenges during a pandemic. Learn what parents and teachers can do to help children make a successful transition to in-person learning and care.
Inappropriate Behaviors? Maybe Not. The Paradox of Coping Strategies
Sometimes those with ADHD seem to conducting in inappropriate behavior, however, in some cases this behavior is just a coping mechanism.
How to Select a Professional to Work with You and/or Your Child
Choosing a professional or other specialists to help counsel, diagnose or treat you or your child with ADHD can be tricky. It is important to find a specialist that is a good fit for you or your child. The right match can be found with help from this guide that provides strategies and tips for searching for the right professionals, interviews with counselors, the roles of the parents throughout the process, questions to ask specialists, etc.
Would Your Child Benefit from a Clinical Trial?
You may have heard of clinical trials, and your doctor may even have suggested your child enroll in one. Clinical trials are voluntary research studies conducted in people and designed to answer specific questions about the safety and/or effectiveness of drugs, vaccines, other therapies, or new ways of using existing treatments. If your child were to … Read more