All Things ADHD

La pandemia ha sido un tiempo incierto para muchos. Ha infundido incertidumbre e incluso miedo en muchos niños, familias y adultos. Hay nuevas normas y rutinas que siguen sucediendo después de meses de la pandemia. Es importante aprender formas de afrontar las dificultades en el hogar y aprender a apoyar a nuestra familia e hijos. María Acosta nos da información sobre cómo apoyar a nuestros hijos...

¿Está buscando información sobre el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de TDAH? Es importante entender que es un diagnóstico comprensivo y cómo es diferente para la comunidad Hispana y Latina. Un diagnóstico con un profesional adecuado ayuda entender el TDAH de su hijo y la ayuda que necesita. María Acosta habla sobre las dificultades para la comunidad Hispana, la diferencia con la comunidad americana,...

Podcast Transcript coming soon.   Laci Culbreth Assistant Principal of Lower School Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools have transitioned to remote learning or hybrid learning. For learners with ADHD, there are many changes that can make it difficult to succeed at home. Parents and teachers are discovering new ways to help students learn to the best of their abilities. Laci Cu...

Podcast Transcript: Is My High School Student Ready for College?   Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, is the author of Understand Your Brain, Get More Done, More Attention, Less Deficit, and Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD. He is a psychologist in private practice in West Chester, Pennsylvania, a former member of CHADD’s board of directors and co-chair of its conference committee.

Podcast transcript: Helping Your Young Adult Become Independent   Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA and Stephanie Sarkis, PHD

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-what-are-my-childs-504-and-iep-rights-for-distance-learning/    Summary:  Due to the impact of COVID-19, many schools are having to change from face-to-face teaching to remote learning or even a hybrid environment. For students with ADHD who required classroom accommodations, whether through a 504 plan or an IEP, will the...

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-am-i-depressed/    Summary:  Millions of adults, children and families have faced new and unexpected changes to their lives during this time of uncertainty. Staying at home with the stress of the pandemic could lead to symptoms of depression. Some individuals with ADHD who already had coexisting depression could experienc...

African American parents often question the validity of their child’s ADHD diagnosis. For them, past experience with the medical community did not always include appropriate evaluation and correct diagnosis. What steps should they take to ensure their child is getting a proper assessment? Psychologist Nekeshia Hammond explains what parents need to know about ADHD and the elements of a comprehensiv...

Podcast transcript and description are coming soon. A comprehensive treatment approach for children and adolescents with ADHD will ensure the greatest opportunities for success. After your child or teen has completed a thorough assessment process by an ADHD-trained mental health or healthcare provider, you will be informed of the key areas of concern that affect your child’s functioning. These are...

Podcast Transcript coming soon. How does executive functioning relate to ADHD? How can you help children and teenagers build better executive function skills? Cooper-Kahn shares insight, practical strategies, and interventions you can use in your daily life.  Joyce Cooper-Kahn  Joyce Cooper-Kahn, PhD, is a clinical child psychologist and author who specializes in direct services and consultation f...

Podcast Text Transcript Complex ADHD is ADHD that co-occurs with one or more conditions that can complicate the symptoms of ADHD. Two-thirds of children with ADHD have at least one coexisting condition. These coexisting conditions may include oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), anxiety disorders, depression, learning disorders, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, and tics (Tourett...

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/health-disparities-barriers-to-adhd-diagnosis-and-treatment/   Summary:  What are the consequences of late diagnosis and treatment for ADHD in underserved and disenfranchised communities? Brandi Walker, PhD, shares her insights into what healthcare providers, parents, and educators can do to decrease health disparities in the United States.  Brandi W...

Dr. Roberto Olivardia shares his experience growing up with ADHD and being a parent of a child with ADHD and dyslexia. This episode, Parenting a Child with ADHD and Dyslexia, is an up-close and personal journey of a parent balancing his own difficulties with ADHD while equipping his child, who has a severe form of dyslexia, with education, learning tools, and self-assurance to help him succeed in...

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-alone-together-putting-an-end-to-family-chaos/    Summary:  Millions of families across the world are faced with new and unexpected disruptions to their lives. The lengthy stay-at-home restrictions and days without structure could lead to stress and anxiety, which can be a recipe for chaos for parents and children affecte...

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-mothers-and-adhd-permit-yourself-to-breathe/    Summary:  Women with ADHD who are mothers often have several challenges they face in their everyday life. With the current pandemic, daily life can become even more difficult with ADHD symptoms. There are difficulties of procrastination, feeling overwhelmed, being disorganiz...

Podcast Text Transcript Parenting a teenager with ADHD who's confined at home during COVID-19 may present some challenges. How can parents and teens adjust to these circumstances?  Some teens with ADHD find the restrictions suffocating and don’t want to adhere to safety protocols. The disruption to their lives may worsen or cause anger and behavior issues. Should parents be more forgiving of bad c...

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-when-kids-attend-school-from-home-tips-for-parents/    Summary:  Are you a parent now faced with supervising while your child with ADHD attends schooling from home? We know that COVID-19 has caused households to reprioritize family life. It’s no longer business as usual. You, like many other parents, are balancing work, h...

Podcast Text Transcript ADHD often disrupts family life. Compound those disruptive patterns with the pressures of COVID-19, and you may find parenting wildly stressful and overwhelming, which in turn affects your child's behavior. None of us are at our best when we’re tapped out. Your parenting approach could make all the difference in the world during a tense situation. Is mindful parenting the r...

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-tips-to-help-you-manage-and-avoid-family-conflicts/    Summary:  Families coping with ADHD may experience conflicts due to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Parents need to manage their own stress levels to avoid or decrease the conflicts among their children, especially if there are teens at home. Dr. Margaret Sibley, P...

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-parenting-children-with-adhd-during-a-crisis/    Summary:  Are you having a hard time with your children during the current pandemic? We know that COVID-19 has caused anxiety and worry in many homes. People are facing changes in their lives every day, practicing social distancing, working from home, and children being sch...

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-ways-to-stay-healthy-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/    Summary:  Are you among the nearly 90 percent of Americans living under stay at home orders? It can be difficult to maintain healthy eating and sleeping routines when you’re not able to leave home or when daily life is stressful because of the complete change in dai...

Podcast Transcript: https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-navigating-relationship-challenges/    Summary:  Navigating family relationships can be challenging and having a family member with ADHD makes it even more complex. During these times of uncertainty, underlying tension and miscommunication amongst family members leads to more conflict and stress. Coping with uncertainty be...

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-managing-anxiety/    Summary:  Are you facing anxiety during this current pandemic? We know that COVID-19 has caused anxiety and worry in many homes, parents, and children. People are facing changes to their everyday life—practicing social distancing, working from home, schooling children at home, and making adjustments t...

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-how-chadd-is-supporting-the-adhd-community/    Summary:  We know how difficult this time might be for you and your family, and we will face the COVID-19 crisis as a community. CHADD wants you to know you are not alone. We are here with support and information about keeping your family safe and meeting your ADHD needs. CEO...

Podcast Transcript:  https://chadd.org/podcasts/guidance-for-uncertain-times-tips-for-creating-adhd-friendly-home-environment/    Summary:  During this uncertain period, families, parents, and children have struggled with creating an ADHD friendly home. There are added stressors with online education and working from home. Interventions and treatment for ADHD may have become unclear. Families may...