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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.

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

When Your Pre-Teen Stops Taking ADHD Medication: What Should You Do?

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ADHD affects millions of children and families, shaping everything from school performance to self-esteem. Medication can be a valuable tool, but it’s not the only answer—and it’s not uncommon for pre-teens to resist taking it, especially as they seek more independence. Understanding why your child may be refusing medication, and knowing how to address the emotional and behavioral challenges that arise, is crucial for their well-being—especially during the turbulent pre-teen years. By exploring alternative strategies and maintaining open communication, you’ll be better equipped to support your child’s needs while reducing family stress.

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