ADHD

The Trauma of Active Shooter Drills

Donna Provencher of Texas was shocked when her eight-year-old son, who was diagnosed with ADHD, a clinical anxiety disorder, and an adjustment disorder, recently asked her: “Do you remember when that school shooter came to my school, like at Uvalde? We had to get on the ground. They told u...
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Q: “How Do I Get My Parents to Take My Concerns About ADHD Seriously?”

Q: “I’m currently in all advanced classes, but I still struggle with remembering due dates, procrastinating, zoning out when my mind wanders, and losing points due to silly mistakes. Whenever I bring up my ADHD-related behaviors (forgetfulness, fidgeting, constant daydreaming, losing int...
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How to Practice Mindfulness for Emotional Resilience and Stress Reduction

Drop the story that you cannot practice mindfulness. You do not seek (and will never get) a perfectly quiet mind. Your body may remain restless. That’s okay. Mindfulness reflects that, as life can be quite changing and uncertain, it’s good to build your reserves of patience and resilienc...
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“I’ve Been Rewatching the Same 3 TV Shows for the Past 20 Years.”

A cozy evening. I have completed all my chores and I’m snugly wrapped in my cherished threadbare pajamas. In my hand is a piping-hot cup of coffee emanating comforting warmth. While the outside world remains chaotic and unpredictable, within the confines of my cozy place, I discover ease i...
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AI for ADHD: How to Make ChatGPT Work for You

#ADHD social circles are buzzing about the virtual wonders of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence-driven tool that promises to assist with organization, prioritization, time management, and other tasks made more challenging by weak ...
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How to Leverage Video Game Psychology to Improve Your Child’s Behavior

What can the appeal of video games teach us about what children need to thrive? A whole lot.
Ever wondered why your child can concentrate endlessly on a video game but can’t focus consistently on doing chores, behaving better, and tackling schoolwork? Here’s why: In the world of v...
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Differential Diagnosis of Bipolar and ADHD: Taking a Phenomenological Approach

Bipolar Disorder and ADHD: Understanding the Connection
Accuracy of diagnosis is critical before treating bipolar disorder, ADHD, or the two together. However, high rates of comorbidity and a constellation of overlapping symptoms make the task of distinguishing between bipolar disor...
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Student-Tested, Teacher-Approved: Best Classroom Supports for ADHD

Every teacher wants to help their students boost academic performance, build behavioral skills, and improve emotional regulation… but how?
We asked a panel of veteran teachers to share teaching strateg...
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Q: “Family Dynamics are Unbalanced Between Our Kids With and Without ADHD”

Q: “How can I help my kids get along when one has ADHD and requires more attention than the other?”

Sibling relationships are, for many of us, among the longest and deepest of our lives. Few people share our family story or provoke our anger so effectively an...
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Heading to College with ADHD? Consider These Accommodations

The transition from high school to college is transformative — and tricky. During this time, many people discover their passion, forge a career path, and develop friendships to last a lifetime. In these ways, college is a rewarding investment, but post-secondary institutions were not desig...
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